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opinion:frater_secessus:portable_panels [2023/10/11 13:47] frater_secessus [when portables outperform mounted] |
opinion:frater_secessus:portable_panels [2024/04/07 14:49] (current) frater_secessus [when portables outperform mounted] |
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Portables can outperform flat-mounted panels when they are | Portables can outperform flat-mounted panels when they are | ||
- | * set out facing ~south((in the northern hemisphere)) at seasonally-optimal [[electrical: | + | * set out facing ~south((in the northern hemisphere)) at seasonally-optimal [[electrical: |
- | * moved throughout the day to optimally face the sun. This can increase harvest over fixed tilt but requires frequent repositioning. | + | * moved throughout the day to optimally face the sun in clear weather. This can increase harvest over fixed tilt but requires frequent repositioning. |
- | * set out in the sun when the mounted solar needs to be shaded | + | * set out in the sun when the mounted solar needs to be shaded. For example, in hot weather the van can be emplaced against the eastern edge of a treeline. |
===== when portables underperform ===== | ===== when portables underperform ===== | ||
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* panel isn't waterproof and it might rain (or has rained) | * panel isn't waterproof and it might rain (or has rained) | ||
+ | * [[camping: | ||
+ | * high winds | ||
* set out but fell/blew over face-down | * set out but fell/blew over face-down | ||
* set out in overhead shade or high grass shade | * set out in overhead shade or high grass shade |