SolarCell Panel for gliders

[Erik Bennekou]

Hi

I am looking for a solarcell panel for my LS1.

Sometime ago (+6 mdr.), I did read about an extrem slim solarcell, witch was
mounted on the back of a glider. Now, I can not find the information.

Does anyone know technical informations, and/or where to buy slim- and
effective solarcells?

I Just been in Norway at "Extreme Altitude Challenge in Norway in March
2004", flying in Waves upto 6.670 m.
See my pictures at: http://www.privat.eb-data.dk/indexV2004.html

Safe landings,
Erik Bennekou,
DK-Copenhagen,
LS1-0 OY-MMX "28",
build #2 in 1968

[Chris Woolley]

"Eric Greenwell" > wrote in message
>...
> I've come across some thin (0.008 inches), flexible solar panels that
> look like they'd be ideal for gliders. These are the PowerFilm 7.2V
> 100mA ($30) units, with and without adhesive on the back:
>
> http://store.sundancesolar.com/pow72v100maf1.html
>
> So, $120 would buy me 4 panels, which would give me 200 ma at 15+
> volts, almost enough keep up with my panel (including the
> transponder) over a full day. By "full day", I'm including the time
> it's tied out, as it would be at a soaring camp or on a safari, and a
> five hour flight.
>
> Has anyone used these, or know anything about them? Are there any
> better units than these? I'm aware of the Strobl units from Germany,
> but they are about twice the cost per amp.
>
>
> --
> !Replace DECIMAL.POINT in my e-mail address with just a . to reply
> directly
>
> Eric Greenwell
> Richland, WA (USA)
"Erik Bennekou" > wrote in message
. ..
> Hi
>
> I am looking for a solarcell panel for my LS1.
>
> Sometime ago (+6 mdr.), I did read about an extrem slim solarcell, witch
was
> mounted on the back of a glider. Now, I can not find the information.
>
> Does anyone know technical informations, and/or where to buy slim- and
> effective solarcells?
>
> I Just been in Norway at "Extreme Altitude Challenge in Norway in March
> 2004", flying in Waves upto 6.670 m.
> See my pictures at: http://www.privat.eb-data.dk/indexV2004.html
>
> Safe landings,
> Erik Bennekou,
> DK-Copenhagen,
> LS1-0 OY-MMX "28",
> build #2 in 1968
>
>

[Thomas Knauff]

We tried these solar cells. Bought four for a theoretical 400 mA and 14.8
volts.
Only was able to produce about 30 mA. Lots of phone calls later, we decided
the cells "might" produce more amps if it is direct sunlight and the sky is
perfectly clear.

On a curved
surface, such as a fuselage, it would take lots of these particular cells.

Tom Knauff

"Chris Woolley" > wrote in message
...
> "Eric Greenwell" > wrote in message
> >...
> > I've come across some thin (0.008 inches), flexible solar panels that
> > look like they'd be ideal for gliders. These are the PowerFilm 7.2V
> > 100mA ($30) units, with and without adhesive on the back:
> >
> > http://store.sundancesolar.com/pow72v100maf1.html
> >
> > So, $120 would buy me 4 panels, which would give me 200 ma at 15+
> > volts, almost enough keep up with my panel (including the
> > transponder) over a full day. By "full day", I'm including the time
> > it's tied out, as it would be at a soaring camp or on a safari, and a
> > five hour flight.
> >
> > Has anyone used these, or know anything about them? Are there any
> > better units than these? I'm aware of the Strobl units from Germany,
> > but they are about twice the cost per amp.
> >
> >
> > --
> > !Replace DECIMAL.POINT in my e-mail address with just a . to reply
> > directly
> >
> > Eric Greenwell
> > Richland, WA (USA)
> "Erik Bennekou" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > Hi
> >
> > I am looking for a solarcell panel for my LS1.
> >
> > Sometime ago (+6 mdr.), I did read about an extrem slim solarcell, witch
> was
> > mounted on the back of a glider. Now, I can not find the information.
> >
> > Does anyone know technical informations, and/or where to buy slim- and
> > effective solarcells?
> >
> > I Just been in Norway at "Extreme Altitude Challenge in Norway in March
> > 2004", flying in Waves upto 6.670 m.
> > See my pictures at: http://www.privat.eb-data.dk/indexV2004.html
> >
> > Safe landings,
> > Erik Bennekou,
> > DK-Copenhagen,
> > LS1-0 OY-MMX "28",
> > build #2 in 1968
> >
> >
>
>

[cernauta]

"Erik Bennekou" > wrote:



>Sometime ago (+6 mdr.), I did read about an extrem slim solarcell, witch was
>mounted on the back of a glider. Now, I can not find the information.

Another quick link:
http://www.iowathinfilm.com/products/powerfilm/index.html

many of my friends have bought them in the last few weeks. The model
best suited to gliding seems to be the "RC".
We haven't made any tests about real efficiency.

Aldo Cernezzi