Where to get solar panel .. cheap, inexpensive.

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Sir Thomas of Cannondale - 07 Dec 2007 16:47 GMT

Just thinking ?? Where can one purchase a solar panel on the cheap.

Best store, dealer?

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cavelamb himself - 07 Dec 2007 17:04 GMT

> Just thinking ?? Where can one purchase a solar panel on the cheap.
>
> Best store, dealer?

I bought two 30 watt panels from Harbor Freight last year.
On sale they were about $25 each.

Best thing I ever did for my boat's battery!

Richard

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Bob La Londe - 08 Dec 2007 01:48 GMT

> Just thinking ?? Where can one purchase a solar panel on the cheap.
>
> Best store, dealer?

Harbor Freight usually has 45 watt arrays cheaper than anything else in that
power range. They put 3 15 watt panels together to do it. I use 60 watt
panels for alamr power on remote sites and new construction sites where AC
power has not been brought in yet, but they cost 5-600 with a charge
controller.

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jim.isbell - 08 Dec 2007 16:35 GMT

> > Just thinking ?? Where can one purchase a solar panel on the cheap.
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They grow in the ocean. You can recognize the plant as it has a very
thick trunk, about 12" in diameter with no bark and they grow on the
side of the ICW. Apparently preferring water with a depth of about 6
to 8 feet. They have either green or red flowers that are either
square or triangular in shape and often numbered. The fruit are
usually about 16" square with a 12 watt capability. Occasionally you
don't have to pick them as after a storm they will wash up on shore,
trunk and all. In Alabama you may have to fight off the Eagles to get
to them.

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drskew@volcanomail.com - 11 Dec 2007 23:28 GMT

I had to answer this question for myself in order to figure a way to
keep 8 golf cart batteries charged down at our duck camp. Depending
on how many watts you need, I don't think you can beat Northern tool.
The 15 watt panel is the best deal in dollars per watt for a new
panel. You'll also need the charger controller; they sell that as
well.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200263174_200
263174

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Boat Forum / Building / December 2007

Where to get solar panel .. cheap, inexpensive.