Portable Solar Panel Advice
Hi everyone. I have previously posted on the surviving non ehu post. After changing my mind on numerous occassions I have decided to opt for a portable panel for the moment. I am looking to buy one as soon as possible and thought I would seek advice.
There are only two of us. We could probably manage on an 80Watt but will likely go for 100Watt. I thought a portable one would be easier to transport/store and had looked at these two
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100W-Folding-Solar-PV-Panel-Portable-Silver-Framed-12v-Caravans-Boats-Shed-/261540316786?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 (I think I would need a charge controller for this one)
or I think this one comes with a charge controller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100W-Folding-Solar-PV-Panel-Portable-Silver-Framed-12v-Caravans-Boats-Shed-/261540316786?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
I am a little confused as to the series and parrallell charges mentioned on the first site. I noticed that the first has two sets of wires coming from it but the second only one. I only have one battery to
charge so would i need some sort of adapter for the first panel.
Also, people in the last few days have mentioned the baird panels. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Biard-100W-Watt-Monocrystalline-Solar-Panel-12v-24v-Battery-Black-White-Silver-/380642950620
I cannot see the size of these panels so wonderd if anyone had any idea. If you have a flat panel like this could you just place it on the roof while you were on site to reduce chances of theft?
Any comments would be appreciated.