Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
The dome section is only 5mm from the horizontal plane Mr G and the flanges are scaled to approximately 15 m wide so it should sit across the aluminium trim on the panel without inhibiting the insolation
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Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
Whilst the term "Pergola" has only a few threads it is clearly a rising star option for some (good )
So for the OP's benefit here are a few forum threads off the back of it before it spins out of control
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... it=pergola
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... ola#p17994
outdoors addition & re-siting.
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... a&start=10
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... ola#p20666
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... a&start=20
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =11&t=1324
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... ola#p21922
So for the OP's benefit here are a few forum threads off the back of it before it spins out of control
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... it=pergola
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... ola#p17994
outdoors addition & re-siting.
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... a&start=10
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... ola#p20666
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... a&start=20
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =11&t=1324
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... ola#p21922
1906 ripplewatts @wind Turb-ine-erry
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Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
So, if this is the case are you doing an "extra tall" exposed pergola compared to standard? ..with white gravel or similar for additional light & energy grabbing?vantech2022 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:41 pmThis is what we are planning. Just need to work out the fixing arrangementsrobl wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:08 am Anybody any experience with bifacial panels? I think they let through more light, between cells. How to fix them(they are glass edged, no metal surround), how to keep water from dripping between panels? Are there any kits or designs out there for this kind of thing?
There’s lots of space for a south facing lean to pergola at my sisters, but it should let through some light, not be totally dark under. Her house roof is very complex, so PV on it would be awkward.
1906 ripplewatts @wind Turb-ine-erry
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Leaf 24
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Skip diver to the gentry
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A finger of solar + shed full more
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Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
Driving home this afternoon I noticed this
https://goo.gl/maps/EUERGYeVjPhFSSpn7
The panels are set into the roof from what I can see.
When I rigged up my new set I fitted them so they should be weatherproof if I added sides.
https://goo.gl/maps/EUERGYeVjPhFSSpn7
The panels are set into the roof from what I can see.
When I rigged up my new set I fitted them so they should be weatherproof if I added sides.
Morso S11
FIT
16 Sharp PV panels facing WSW 4kW
Solarmax 4200S inverter
Non FIT
3 Canadian solar DC coupled 1.75kW facing SSE
Storage
Growatt SPA3000TL BL inverter ac coupled
Growatt GBLI6532 6.5kWh lithium phosphate battery
FIT
16 Sharp PV panels facing WSW 4kW
Solarmax 4200S inverter
Non FIT
3 Canadian solar DC coupled 1.75kW facing SSE
Storage
Growatt SPA3000TL BL inverter ac coupled
Growatt GBLI6532 6.5kWh lithium phosphate battery
Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
Could be Viridian solar..
https://www.viridiansolar.co.uk/
Who have also just brought out an EO based charger last month.
https://www.viridiansolar.co.uk/
Who have also just brought out an EO based charger last month.
1906 ripplewatts @wind Turb-ine-erry
It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
Celotex type insulation stuffed most places
Skip diver to the gentry
Austroflamm WBS
A finger of solar + shed full more
It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
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Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
Thanks
EO?
Who have also just brought out an EO based charger last month.
Morso S11
FIT
16 Sharp PV panels facing WSW 4kW
Solarmax 4200S inverter
Non FIT
3 Canadian solar DC coupled 1.75kW facing SSE
Storage
Growatt SPA3000TL BL inverter ac coupled
Growatt GBLI6532 6.5kWh lithium phosphate battery
FIT
16 Sharp PV panels facing WSW 4kW
Solarmax 4200S inverter
Non FIT
3 Canadian solar DC coupled 1.75kW facing SSE
Storage
Growatt SPA3000TL BL inverter ac coupled
Growatt GBLI6532 6.5kWh lithium phosphate battery
Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
16.9kW PV > 109MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 25MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 25MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
EO?
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Eo have been around a while, indian in origin, cannot remember, lots of questionable google list "positioning" by so called review sites (top10 bollocks)
there if you do a basic search, small box design, no idea about overall reliability, but surprised viridian have rebadged a pre existing design as viridian were /are not cheap
1906 ripplewatts @wind Turb-ine-erry
It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
Celotex type insulation stuffed most places
Skip diver to the gentry
Austroflamm WBS
A finger of solar + shed full more
It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
Celotex type insulation stuffed most places
Skip diver to the gentry
Austroflamm WBS
A finger of solar + shed full more
Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
Eo have been around a while, indian in origin, cannot remember, lots of questionable google list "positioning" by so called review sites (top10 bollocks)
there if you do a basic search, small box design, no idea about overall reliability, but surprised viridian have rebadged a pre existing design as viridian were /are not cheap
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https://www.eocharging.com/
16.9kW PV > 109MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 25MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 25MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Re: Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?
A bad film Captain EO, & a questionable man-child.
The restriction of not being able to place it within 300 metres of a school / nursery / playground / sports centre is a no from me!
The restriction of not being able to place it within 300 metres of a school / nursery / playground / sports centre is a no from me!
1906 ripplewatts @wind Turb-ine-erry
It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
Celotex type insulation stuffed most places
Skip diver to the gentry
Austroflamm WBS
A finger of solar + shed full more
It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
Celotex type insulation stuffed most places
Skip diver to the gentry
Austroflamm WBS
A finger of solar + shed full more