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Solar Panel Comparison: What to Consider Before Buying

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You are mixing up watts (power or energy/ time) with watt-hour (energy or power x time)
Comment from : @SL-vs7fs

as for temperature, it’s called celsius, centigrade is not used anymore
Comment from : @johnsarangel

Hello! Thank you for your information Can you help me with purchasing solar panels and generator to power your home? I'm in need of help Thanks for your content!
Comment from : @ayannabell6239

Good info, thanks
Comment from : @TeamFrancescoOfficial

Any chance you would do a video on now you bought a solar generator what do you do with it? How do you use it?brCan I plug it into the outside of my RV and plug things in on the inside? Thank you!
Comment from : @hshadowens9695

Great Video
Comment from : @CooreyMichael

Hi City Prepping, I am very thankful I found your channel by chance! Your videos are very informative & easy to follow I was not specific enough in my question to you I am not sure what connections I need for the Off Grid Trek 300w Solar blanket to connect to my Anker solix f3800brCould you let me know if there are any other connections I would need to get? I'm thankful for how you have helped us all brI have joined City Prepping
Comment from : @JCFOGERTYFAN

I live in an apartment building, can i coonect an off grid trek 300w solar blanket to my Anker solix f3800 & place it in a window?
Comment from : @JCFOGERTYFAN

Awesome
Comment from : @marcustvchannel5885

doesn't give much more information than advertisers
Comment from : @Cainbantam

what solar panels will work with the Anker 767 please?
Comment from : @leannehachey-dangelo2690

I hope someone can help me, I have 8 used good shape commercial solar panels 3677V 220w each Model CHSM6610P-220 (220W) I want to install them on my 16' cargo trailer vto have complete power off grid to use it as a toy hauler / travel trailer Being off grid for a week at a time I also want to use the trailer as an emergency power system for my mobile home when the power goes out so I plan on having a connection to power my mobile home in those cases I already have a 5,000 watt 12v sine wave inverter with 8 to 10k surge Will be installing a 14k HVAC system in the trailer to keep cool and heat when needed during hunting season What would be the best way to connect my solar panels together and a good solar controller should I use Also how many batteries do you think I would need to accomplish this?br The trailer will have water and a on demand propane tankless water heater and small fridge with led lighting as wellbr Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Comment from : @Cantgetusernam

I just looked at the price of these Way out of my range
Comment from : @happyhamster1411

I want to connect a pv panel to a piece of metal to generate heat directly not electricity Can I just attach a wire to each end of the rod and not use any "controlling" component??
Comment from : @deanbartsch8521

Thanks for this well documented video AND for including the great Off Grid TREK solar blankets Also a bit expensive! but well worth it for the efficiency and features, I have the 220 watt Off Grid TREK solar blanket to charge my BLUETTI AC200 MAX lithium IRON phosphate battery for charging my E-CELLS e-mountain bike (and a cooler in my SUV)brBTW, Off Grid TREK now makes a 300 watt solar blanket At about $2,000 you are buying the highest efficiency and most durability
Comment from : @ericb4358

Great im hemorrhaging money and not effective enough in my preps
Comment from : @ginamacdougall9012

I just got a folding 40wat I was looking for something easy to pack but good enough to charge my baofeng radio and flashlights Hope it works, if not I'll send it back and get a better one
Comment from : @Imakebootysclap

Great Video
Comment from : @stingk5295

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Comment from : @laryangel4082

“Boots on the ground” (southern prepper 1) has much to learn from you I like you both… But a collaboration is in order
Comment from : @Liamcaliber

1:31 * they are wired in parallel, for anyone who‘s getting confused (happens to the best of us ;) )
Comment from : @dreyusfindus9699

Great info for a beginner like me Thanks!
Comment from : @CapitanFantasma1776

We've got the foldables! Would love to be considered for a feature some time :D
Comment from : @togopowerinc7994

I want to run a 90watt tv for 16 hours a day off gridbrWhat do i need exact size equipment to run tv only Being tight budget 🤔
Comment from : @savvasbambos2669

Thank you for this concise and short video
Comment from : @charcomojado

Maybe an odd question but I have a small solar kit if I don’t have it plugged in or hooked up it’s just for emergencies would an emp or solar flare still fry the panels or the rest of the system?
Comment from : @inkscars6380

I JUST BOUGHT AN ECOFLOW DELTA PRO AND A BLUETTI 350 W SOLAR PANEL, CAN I CHAIN IT TOGETHER WITH AN ECOFLOW 400 W PANEL WHENEVER THEY ARE AVAILABLE ?
Comment from : @josiewalberg2263

That 200 watt solar blanket is $1993 !! 😂🤑
Comment from : @User98938

I'd like to know which are the most affordable portable solar panels for when you need to leave the house asap with a backpack? Off grid one looks decent though but what other options are there
Comment from : @MarikaMeos

I have a Rockpals 350 Will a 60watt solar panel work well with this? Or should I jump up to a 100watt?
Comment from : @barbaracook2502

I like my 120w progeny solar panels
Comment from : @MrNiceGuy500

Snagged a GoalZero Nomad 50 this last weekend with my 20 off at REI For the $200 I spent, I’m starting to question if I should return and get something different - any thoughts? Thanks!
Comment from : @zombieslayer556

Thanks for the info 😉👍 very informative All the Best Smith 🎣🍻
Comment from : @giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901

you look like scomo
Comment from : @jakebclaridge8311

Does anyone know what wattage panel I should use with a 80w portable solar generator/ power station? I'm currently looking at a universal 60w foldable
Comment from : @jeremybenoit759

Wait, did you just say that the panel degrades in over 75 degrees??? Does this mean shortened life, or reduced output?brbrI kind of can't believe something that's designed to be in the sun needs 75 degrees
Comment from : @-8_8-

Wait, I need a lawyer, or an engineer brbr"If one cell section is covered the entire panel will cease to output energy" except that doesn't seem like what you showed? It looked like both panels weren't putting out anything after covering one panel And it looked like you covered half a panel and got about half as much Went by so fast I couldn't understand I've watched it 4 times now Can anyone help with clarity?
Comment from : @-8_8-

Hello I really appreciate all your helpful videos I am new to prepping We live in Arizona so it’s sunny all the time however we are very close to our neighbors so when TSHTF I want to be prepared and under the radar so it appears the solar way is the way to go My concerns is powering a refrigerator and probably some kind electric cook-top We have spent a lot of money on meat And I think cooking outside even with a propane camp stove would draw a lot of attention Can you tell me what type of solar panels/generators would be good for this? Thank you
Comment from : @vickinicodemo2576

System architecture- system engineering
Comment from : @keepcreationprocess

Thanks CP for another great video
Comment from : @dwaynegriffin5835

Do you know when will the Inergy Flex 1500 will ship I have been very patient for almost a year
Comment from : @BenjaminHibbler

I recently purchase a ecoflow delta It accepts 400w charging Should I go with ecoflow solar panels or are there better options as far as price and quality? I plan on using it to camp
Comment from : @ozzie3056

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Comment from : @Nostrildomus

Everyone stop using solar panels they contribute to climate change!
Comment from : @climatechangekaren1832

Any chance you have an extra panel you've reviewed that's 100 watt with a mp4 adapter for the 300 watt Golabs I'll pay you for it Was looking for a fold up Just looking for something to continue my experiments with my grandchildren with solar until I can afford the panel I actually really want If this is inappropriate, I apologize
Comment from : @starglitter1966

Instructions from the Avasva site are perfect for beginners
Comment from : @antonshkabara3090

I have a friend of my son who has 160 12x18 5w panels he purchased but never used He was selling them for $12 each, but only $8 if I was gonna buy the whole lot at once (a lot of people were only buying a couple)brbrI'm not looking at portability, just to add to the house The roofline I'd put them on is completely southward facing with no shade I know I'd still need to install them myself (or pay someone more likely), but are they worth purchasing?
Comment from : @Doughy_in_the_Middle

I bought a new house and I'm avoiding roof panels since it SHTF, I'll be a target
Comment from : @JustAName-it5qp

Excellent
Comment from : @patriot98300

The top concern's should be construction and efficiency
Comment from : @MassEffect

What panal and piwer thing would be good to take to the beach at lake Michigan to give power to recharge cell phones and power chromeboojs to hVe a taste of home while waiting for july 4th fire works
Comment from : @smartypants1980

If you live in a low Sun area as in the deep south central inexspencive solar panel kits as Harbor Freight sells can work - the active material on those panels is very thin - an inexpencive solar panel might only handle a yr of sun in the south west and the material will brake down and the out put will sharply decrease - were the better panels can last for decades in full sun day in and day out - I know of panels that were installed on micro wave repeters 30 yrs ago that still generate full power in the south west
Comment from : @able880

One of the most important pieces of advice for people new to solar panes is, don't freak out when your amp output suddenly drops to 5 even in full direct sunlight It just means your battery is charged Took me two frustrating days to figure that one out
Comment from : @lover_boy22441

👍🇨🇱🇺🇸✝️❤️🙏
Comment from : @ccccclark2605

In this video, you stated panels will degrade in performance every degree above 77ºF What's the best way to combat this in a sun-rich, hot environment like Phoenix, AZ?
Comment from : @1legendarylady

Good info
Comment from : @jbazan11

Hi City Prepping Great video as always Question: Have you ever looked at Hydracell? Have you tested it? Any thoughts? Thanks, Shane
Comment from : @shanecorkrock

It's easier to maintain a generator rather than a solar panel Cheaper too Build a simple wind turbine or something
Comment from : @balakishakis6614

Thank you CP excellent timing g as I just purchased the Intergy generator
Comment from : @johnbrowniv

I have 3 bluetti SP 120s I hope il get to test them out soon for more long term mounting I am looking at the bouge rv 180s
Comment from : @advancedxdirective

San Tan solar sells used 250 watt panels for 50 dollars a panel, not applicable for roof mounting, but a ground mount does not require permits The cost per wat of over a dollar you say is a good deal in this video indicates a lack of knowledge of the topic Anyone looking for more information, Will Prowse, has a great YouTube channel that goes into detail on solar generators, small, and large setups with the correct information This video praises over priced rolling panels that will fail in 6months, and should only be used to charge phones and small led lights
Comment from : @Xithia

Thank You again!
Comment from : @amberk2124

Good luck widdat 🤔😆
Comment from : @anotherone5926

Solar power is on our wish-list and not just for emergency preparedness We're hoping that at some point we'll just be doing our thing and if there's a shtf situation, we'll barely notice That's the goal anyway
Comment from : @mytinyretirement

The first thing to consider, is if solar panels are worth the cost
Comment from : @stevenbass732

Never install panels on your roof EVER and if your not powering your home directly never do it A 20 year loan ITS THE BIGEST SCAM EVER
Comment from : @crispychicken2743

Can you do a review of a harbor freight solar system?
Comment from : @woodchucknorris7575

But how does each stand up to the elements? Snow high winds, rain, etc
Comment from : @6point5

The thing about a lot of electrical preps is unless you're using them often, they tend to lose their 'zero point' I think the term is It's not something you can just throw in the BoB and forget it for a year, or it'll be useless by the time you might need it, you wouldn't know, and you wasted the resources that could have otherwise gone to something you would still be able to use, like mechanical handtools Just my experience with buying dynamo hand-crank items, they lose that functionalitybrEven a powerbank that I got with a hand crank the usb charge still works fine But the hand-crank is dead If I didn't use it regularly to charge an item when the slots on my PC are at a premium, it would also probably be dead at this pointbrbrGuess if you're going for these bigger ticket items try to incorporate them into your life instead of having them sitting there as a 'just-in-case' item
Comment from : @duckman12569

Seriously looking at fixed panels Thanks for sharing these options I haven’t landed on a power bank yet so, the search continues
Comment from : @funtime77777

👍
Comment from : @graceyoung516

Has anyone tried Generark? I really think I need to get something in a few weeks and waiting on the others might not be good option
Comment from : @kimberlytracy1203

thank you for the video city prepping!!
Comment from : @bobbymalcich63

Would you recommend goal zero solar power kits? Thanks!
Comment from : @kanocularTV

If you sold the BugOut bags fully equipped and ready to go they would probably sell well👍
Comment from : @7466ypb

What is the best solar system to buy for my French 3 door refrigerator? I live in a apartment but plan move in a home in the future I am worried are a power outage Thanks
Comment from : @honeybee6674

The only thing is,solar panels use semiconductor chips And there's a chip shortage
Comment from : @bullishharvey8793

Great Video! I have the inergy Apex with 4 flex panels and 1 hard panel on my shed roof Works really well when the power goes out it can keep my fridge powered up, so I am happy
Comment from : @MrRandal255

Why did you not discuss what the panels needed to route to before the batteries can safely get charged
Comment from : @edwardschrader2853

So confusingwhat do I need for refrigerator?
Comment from : @patriciajoyner9871

Thank you for the information
Comment from : @ferebeefamily

thank you this video helps a lot, i have been testing different brands to find what would be best on roof tops
Comment from : @clove2321

Anyone review the anker power station?
Comment from : @rainsnowflake4664

Check out Will Prowse
Comment from : @bryantdavis3710

I think you meant "parallel" (vs series) earlier in the video around 1:30 In parallel, when one panel is shaded, the system still works In series, when one panel is shaded, it drops the whole system
Comment from : @silvergoldsaver779

THANKS FOR THIS!!! I was going to buy one for my milin 622w
Comment from : @Nothing19800

Ecoflow is giving hints of a 400watt portable panel in the near future That blanket thing is crazy expensive
Comment from : @conundrumconundrum5589

One good option is to look for not only solar but also wind to charge the system The one I'm looking at is natures generator Lead acid batteries (the one downside) but it does offer an input for a small wind turbine to also charge the system
Comment from : @charchark365