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Solar panels, also called photovoltaic (PV) panels, produce DC power from sunlight to charge batteries and provide electrical power. | Solar panels, also called photovoltaic (PV) panels, produce DC power from sunlight to charge batteries and provide electrical power. | ||
- | Since PV necessarily run at higher voltages than the batteries they charge, a [[electrical: | + | To avoid overcharging,((a bit of an oversimplification, |
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- | ==== thin film ==== | + | ==== flexible ==== |
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+ | Flexible panel configurations place unusual demands on the materials. | ||
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+ | Originally a clear film called PET was used for the exterior but over time durability issues related to yellowing, increasing opacity, and delamination (" | ||
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+ | The other challenge is to make solar cells that can slightly flex. | ||
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+ | === crystalline === | ||
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+ | While the flex panel market has largely gone to poly/mono crystalline, | ||
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+ | Handle with care, and bend as little as possible. | ||
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+ | === thin film === | ||
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