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Re:Starlink for RVs by dzhiurgis on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @02:36AM (#31488740)
Minor nitpick, but if you use flush semi-flexible panels vs rigid ones their efficiency is 10-17% vs 16-23%.

Flush ones are way easier to install, basically glued on, while rigid ones need some sort of support system.

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Re:Starlink for RVs by elcritch on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @04:14AM (#31489361)
One big downside of semi-flexible panels are how susceptible they are to damage from hail. One big storm can kill 40-50% of their efficiency. Here’s some test results: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/pvmrw13_p...
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Re:Starlink for RVs by rootusrootus on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @01:19PM (#31494912)
The flush ones don't last nearly as long, either. AFAIK most manufacturers, and most aftermarket installs as well are using rigid panels mounted with z-brackets. More effort to install, but gluing flexible panels to a membrane roof wasn't what I wanted to do either.
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