RufusR Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Now looking at what solar panels to mount . Our mooring is under trees so is partial shady for half the day so looking at panels with good shade performance . Also we have a pigeon scourge so thinking these maybe good https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar/jinko-305w-smart-panel but also seen these https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar/ja315w-bifacial-solar-panel any thoughts about which would be best . I think the first ones may suit the conditions inc pigeon poo problem. Any advise on any thing else ? Looking for about 1kw ish cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 hour ago, RufusR said: Any advise on any thing else ? Move the boat. Change moorings Buy a chain saw Buy an air rifle Buy a generator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufusR Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Move the boat. Change moorings Buy a chain saw Buy an air rifle Buy a generator 1. Not possible spent half my life looking for this very lovely mooring pigeons and trees accepted lol 2. Ditto 3. Not my trees unfortunately and at over 100 ft high diy tree fella not advised lol 4. I am a vegan 5. Got one but want to be greener see post 4 ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 4. You don't have to eat them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, RufusR said: 1. Not possible spent half my life looking for this very lovely mooring pigeons and trees accepted lol 2. Ditto 3. Not my trees unfortunately and at over 100 ft high diy tree fella not advised lol 4. I am a vegan 5. Got one but want to be greener see post 4 ? Then I think you will just have to accept that solar is not going to be very effective in your circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufusR Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 32 minutes ago, matty40s said: 4. You don't have to eat them Vegan = not killing nor condoning the killing of any living creature . Not just the consumption of said critter ? 28 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Then I think you will just have to accept that solar is not going to be very effective in your circumstances. Current set up works ok for half the day but since I a, planning replacement with a bigger array was just looking at better low light solutions . Does anyone have any experience with either of these low light / partial shading technologies? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegra Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 I've no experience of these panels but reading the specs, the first ones certainly cope with partial shading well if all the talk of Maxim Panel Cell String Optimization is to be believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 54 minutes ago, matty40s said: 4. You don't have to eat them He will probably grow out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dreamer Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 20/10/2019 at 14:54, RufusR said: Got one but want to be greener see post 4 I get it, we all need to do whatever we can for the environment, marginal gains and all. But our electric cost, and thus more or less, carbon cost is the lowest of our four fuels. Anthracite, diesel, LPG and electricity, in that order. Doubt we are much different to the majority on the cut. So whilst there are many benefits to solar, not sure we are going to noticeably change the planet with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 53 minutes ago, The Dreamer said: I get it, we all need to do whatever we can for the environment, marginal gains and all. But our electric cost, and thus more or less, carbon cost is the lowest of our four fuels. Anthracite, diesel, LPG and electricity, in that order. Doubt we are much different to the majority on the cut. So whilst there are many benefits to solar, not sure we are going to noticeably change the planet with it... A shortened version is " peeing in the wind " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtheplod Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) interesting text on their website - "More importantly, it won’t result in the performance of other panels being dragged down to its (bird) shitty level." direct speak... refreshing! Edited October 22, 2019 by robtheplod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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