Amazon.com Solar Panels: Mono vs Poly - Real World Test - Worth the $$?
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Just watched your video. I can't tell you enough how nice it is to watch someone explain what they're doing without adding about 70% non essential fluff. You got right to the point and edited everything perfectly. I won't watch anyone's video anymore if they start out jabbering about some long winded story on why they are doing the video then they want to show us video of the unpackaging and explain every mundane detail ad nauseam. You explained what we need to know very quickly and quite efficiently and that was a rare delight for me. Thank you for your expertise. I am considering solar possibilties and I will subscribe to you as one my few "go to" solar sources now. Big thumbs up!
I bought his book, I recommend it.
When they jabber, it's purpose is to get viewing time for monetization. Direct and to the point is this guy's style. Thumbs up👍
I've learned more solar tutorials and reviews from your channel than any other channels combined! I am now a subscriber and I've just ordered your book! Keep up the good work. People are depending on your good info and lessons.
Will....
We appreciate you more than you know. At 48 years old, engineering background, I have been researching solar system setups for quite some time now. Your videos and other information sources are without a doubt the most reliable and truly informational.
Thank you for trustworthy advice and sharing of knowledge that helps to teach others
Another great video Will!!! I love the side by side comparisons!! Keep em coming!!
That's a timely video for solar conversion. Thx for doing this wonderful job in educating people who are planning to move into van life
Thank you Will. I have been learning a LOT from your videos. We are brand new to solar and your videos are truly educational and very informative.
Thank you so much for this video. I had no idea before there are technically different style of panels. Your video and also comments below leads me to more consideration a searching it monochristals could produce energy during the winter be installed inside the greenhouse that is covered by polycarbonate plastic. I am not sure if baterries will work in our garden cabin, where the temperature in winter is under below 0 Celsius. So I am considering the idea replace the solar set-up during winter into sinked green-house where is no freeze during the winter.
Its very nice to see parking your car in some garden area. Its great to live in a safety inside the vehicle and more great to add into it freedom to go out and meet the sun, fresh air and sounds of the nature.
Probably your best video on Solar PV type and their production.
Thanks a lot
Will! These comparison videos are so helpful. We're trying to figure out what solar to put on our build right now. Thanks for making this awesome content.
perfect Will...thank you for your efforts...best from BC
I've been watching random RV solar videos for months, many with older guys who seemed knowledgeable. I see I wasted my time. I can't believe how clearly, concisely, and efficiently you offer the information. Everything I needed was on your channel. You look like a teenager but you definitely know what you are talking about. Oh and those eyes, those eyes! LOL
Thank you! Learned so much from an Amazing young man. You should be very proud of all you've accomplished at such a young age. Best is yet to come! Enjoy!
great video from the best channel on utube. you hit this one out of the park. thank you and keep up the good work
Your book is in my cart bud you have been a solar life changer I've been watching your videos all day lol
Nice Job Will. Great side by side test. It's great to get the real world test and not the assumed results.
Watching this video from NAIROBI-KENYA and I have learned a lot.
Your book deserves a thousand reviews for every thousand purchases! You have taught me more about solar then all other sources combined, and in less time, and far more usable content vs filler.
Thanks for all of you hard work and information young man. Just what I need to get started in solar.
I can here the crunches, your awesome with these video
Will
Thanks for all the work you do on this subject. I live aboard my boat and I’m heading out cruising soon. This info on your channel and in your book has been incredibly helpful to me!
Thanks!
I am glad that I found you on TH-cam. I enjoy your videos and appreciate all of the information, which has all proved to be correct so far. Thank you for all that you do and share with all of us saving us failure and heartache.
You have mentioned a few times that you get grief from the "old guys" that comment that you are young and this or that cant be right. I reference the video on VHB Tape you did, and by the way you are correct there too. I am an old guy and I dont feel that way about you. keep em coming.....
Thank you Steve! I appreciate it big time :)
i trust ambitious , innovative 35-45 year old minds more than most of all the ages out there, at least on matters that are changing dynamically and constantly evolving like in the tech fields. young people CAN have intelligence but zero knowledge and experience. older dude's wisdom is often outdated or their pride gets in the way and they dont care to learn more and i dont blame them if they worked their butts off their whole life.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful information.
Great information Will! Thank you very much for doing this.
This is an absolutely fantastic video, such simple science showing very clear results, clearly demonstrating to everyone the detrimental effect of shading from trees, chimneys, vent pipes dorms roof windows etc, well done, great contribution to a better understanding of solar power delivery.
Will, another superb video. I couldn't ever come close to producing such a high quality video. I live in Arizona where is gets wicked hot in the summer when we need solar the most. The reason I only buy Mono panels is because they are suppose to be more efficient than Poly when ambient temperatures exceed 97 F, which is all summer long here. It would be great to see you do the exact same test when ambient temperatures are above 100 degrees F. I am so glad you over came your health issues of long ago so all of us can learn and be entertained by your EXCELLENT and energetic videos.
I live in California extreme S.W. and our summer temperatures range 108 to 120 for at least 6 months a year. Want to go solar and also want electric car, but heat issues are my big concern.
Great video! Totally loved it! The style reminded me of Project Farm videos.
OK, I just ordered your book. I've been watching you tirelessly for a few days and I think I'm catching on finally. You explain things in a way that is simple for us plebs to understand and digest, lol. Keep up the great work, sir!I
I really wish you were my neighbor!
Oh man, good stuff! I’d missed this when I sent you a similar video suggestion today. Still interested in how amorphous solar cells compare in varying light conditions and cover exactly like this.
Writing you this while watching your commercials. Anything I can do to help you man ,you have helped me more than you know.
Love your videos! Just bought your book to have as a handy guild. Keep up the great work
Love your videos. Just a maybe suggestion. Ever consider using a lumens meter to incorporate into your test. Like today was a little hazy. The lumen meter could’ve told you how bright out it was at what time and allowing you to get more accurate test results? I dont know. Maybe?
Well nice job..my anticipation was something different. I was going to purchase a noncrystalline panel.. thank you so much for your informative video.
Hello ... I'm learning so much from your videos!! Thank you! I just ordered your book and I'm really looking forward to better understanding the solar aspect of my van build. Thanks again 🌝
Thanks for this video and the others of yours that I have watched so far. Very well done and short and sweet, getting right to the point. You probally just saved me a bunch of money and frustration because I was headed in a different direction. I'll be getting your book to complete my research before making a final buying decision. Hope you are having awesome success and keep up the good work!
I have watched your videos since you were living in a van. Thank you for continuing to produce informative and entertaining videos.
absolutely loved the information you gave on the different panels, yet they produced the same if not more on the cheaper panels. Thank you for the research you have produced it gives me peace of mind when purchasing my solar panels.
You set the standard for delivering information via TH-cam/Video. Awesome.
I bought Will's book. It's FULL of great info for beginners or really, anyone else. His Website is AWESOME as well.
Thanks for all you do, Will ! You're truly appreciated!
I love watching your video’s especially regarding solar power and safety... you are the most intelligent and informative individual I know and your knowledge is so respected... I will add solar to my motor home one day and your videos will go along ways to helping my hairdryer to work lol thank you sweetness keep up the wonderful sharing of information... you’re the best!!
Thank you so much for your video's. I was able to hook up my (inherited) 2 x 200w poly solar panels and all the fixing with your videos and book onto my Class A. It was easy to set up and make sure I had all the right items and equipment. Great Job and keep it up!!
GREAT job! Just ordered your book - thanks!!
I got your book, have not read it yet. Your videos on products have helped a lot before I start spending money. Thank you for your time. Keep it up.
Thanks for dong this, i heard the same myths about monocrystalline panels so your info is really useful
Really REALLY GOOD REVIEW!!! And I'm buying your book...keep it up!
Thank you Will, another brilliant informative, concise, helpful video. Based on your information I went to your website and ordered two of the Rich 100 Watt 12 Volt Polycrystalline Solar Panels, to make sure you get the credit. I also ordered your book and promise to give it an honest review.
Geez there is so much information it is awash in my head just now. Thanks for the video, I may look up your book before making any purchases!.
Your videos (and you book on Solar) .... so so helpful! Excellent😀 Glad you tested & shed some light on the difference between mono and poly output, cost, build and The brackets for mounting🌞
Dang Will you’re the solar king! Can’t believe how many panels you have!
Do the math on surface area, check the numbers, he's wrong.
TFS Will you always do such an awesome job!
wow!!! This video is awesome, William, I have been watching series of Videos, but really since i have been watching yours, I junked the other souces.
"7 or 8 years ago"?? When you were 12? :)
You're an amazing talent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tests.
I had just said the same exact thing🤣
Outstanding job. Liked, subbed, and added to my RV playlist. And bought the book.
Awesome video! Thanks for the very relevant review. Your timing could not be better.
Good stuff. Thank you for the effort and energy. 😎
In less than an hour I have learned enough to feel confident about putting together my own solar system! Thanks!
I enjoy these vids so much that I'm really thinking about getting the book, I don't even have an RV but this is absolutely fascinating and I'm very much thinking about using this info to build a system that will power a lot of my electronics in my apartment
Ah, this covered some questions I had from another video. Thanks.
Great comparison. Saw your post on the FB Promaster Build Out group.
Shopping for solar, your videos are EXCELLENT. Perfect info to help me decide. Thank you for all the help.
Thanks just getting a new extra solar for our Hymer while traveling Europe in our 1991 B694! Good valuable info! Thanks from 🇮🇹
You are one amazing Human Being!
Your videos are very well done, thanks for helping me out. Clearly you are a bright and ambitious person.
You are the Man. I watch all your videos and the wealth of info is amazing. Thanks a 1000 watts😀
just bought your book, because of your great videos, thanks
I bought your book and read it cover to cover to get a better understanding of a solar installation. Great book.
Perfect timing. I have 4 quotes for a system for my home. Some mono, some poly.
Another great video! I’m learning a lot. Planning on a DIY build. Your info is invaluable
When you do another comparison, include windy nation from home depot
This is a quality video no BS around and spot on the subject, thank you!.
Great review and comments, I did buy the book you mentioned, also great work.
I have your book. I'll leave a review for you. Also glad to know that my polys do so well!
Dude, awesome review. I have an old 34 ft class A that I want to cover the roof with panels. I guess I can start by buying your book. Expect a review.
This is a very good video you made there ,thanks and keep them comming 👍
The book is fantastic. You make it really user friendly. I understand it and I'm not that quick. This book also gave me me coincidence that I needed. I look forward to more info your great.
Thank you for testing it!
man I appreciate the work that went into this video. I like doing experiments just like how you conduct yours. Great video.
Great information. I really enjoy your videos!
I love this video. I had heard a lot of "hype" about Mono panels and started sourcing for them having faith in what I read and viewed. Your informative side by side comparison is unlike any other video I have seen and it blew away all that "hype" that I had heard. Plus, you also covered "durability claims" by telling us you've been using Poly for 8 years. Not too shabby. If we get 8 years out of Poly, I think it's decent. In 8 years, we will of course see (hopefully) advancements in panels. Already, some companies are working on "Kinetic-Solar" technologies that will charge our batteries with the sun as well as with the falling rain drops. Bravo on this video.
Thanks for the video I am learning a lot of good stuff like the straight to the point way you make your videos
I own your book Will and I shall hit Amazon and give you a review within the hour. Top notch honest evaluation of Poly vs Mono. I may reconsider going Mono from Continuous Resources (Rob Kenny pointed me to them and he hasn't misdirected me thus far so...) and look at the Rich Solar Poly panels if they are 200 watt panels. Excellent video Will, you have me thinking which is a dangerous thing sometimes LOL. Take care my friend !
Thanks man...i am down in Zimbabwe and going off grid..myou have helped make wise informed choices..
Your content and teaching skills are amazing. Thank you !
Really like what you have done, my conversion is about a year away so I will subscribe and see if you have a track record on these products and apply some of the challenges I am anticipating with procuring solar
Hi Will, I hope you’re enjoying life now.
You are probably the most respected off grid guys out there, so thank you for your neutral, un biased reviews!
The next question regarding those panels is age in regards to degradation of performance or efficiency. Do you think there’s a possibility that you could snag an older panel of both types and do a review? Thanks
Thanks for doing this comparison Will. It looks like the polycrystalline panels are gonna be my choice.
Hello Will. Im building a mobile tiny home. I will be buying the Jackery 1000w SG and panels soon. Have the Predator 2000 already (still boxed). My build is slow but well thought out. This has been my new mission for a year now. Ive learned so much from your videos. Thanks so much.
RT Henson
Your videos are always spot on! I discovered the ‘truth’ about polycrystalline panels about a year ago. Your videos are spot on and devoid of so much BS seen everywhere else. Bought your book and reference it all the time. It’s hard to believe but your writing is actually better than your videos. Your ‘shameless’ endorsement of your own book (I love it!) is not bragging if it’s the truth! (I left a review six months ago). Keep up the good work.
Do you know what sandwich type solar cells are ?
I am learning a lot by your simple approach to imparting information. I want to master the the subject of sizing solar systems . Your continued help ia appreciated.
Oh, what is the name of the equipment you used to test the real out by the two types of panels?
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One factor to keep in mind when comparing these panels is the issue of shading when installed on a roof. The poly rich solar panel is about 26.5 inches wide while the mono HQST is about 19.5 inches wide. That approximate 7 inch difference in width may make a big difference in the amount of time the rich solar panel may spend in shade compared to the mono HQST in actual RV roof mounted conditions. Thinking of air conditioner housing, vent covers, etc. Just something to keep in mind when determining what panel is best for individual uses as shading can kill the wattage generated by a panel. Thanks Will.
Just ordered your book.....will make sure and post a review 😁
Excellent comparison bro, thank you so much for this
JUST A CHICK FROM SOCAL THAT KNEW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT SOLAR PANELS OR GENERATORS UNTIL I RAN INTO YOUR VIDEOS....WHOOT!! I'M ACTUALLY LEARNING THIS STUFF.....YOUR FLUENT SPEECH IS A HUGE PLUS ALONG WITH YOUR INTELLIGENCE ON ALL OF THIS MAKES LEARNING SO MUCH EASIER...NOT TO MENTION YOUR LOOKS TOO :-)
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFORMATIVE VIDEOS.....
Why thank you :)
I imagine that polycrystalline development has enjoyed a lot more investment of time, money and talent than mono, simply due to its lower cost of production - and therefore purchase to the customer - and has leapfrogged past mono.
I’m team mono based in the UK, the light levels are a different kettle of fish here, will report back in 6 months of Renogy Mono action! Keep up the good work!
10:14 Gday Will, I have been struggling to learn about solar.
I am very remote and completely off grid, I wish I had your book at the beginning of my solar learning.
It is brilliant and a must have.
I've been planning a van build and after reading and watching probably way too much and deciding on what I wanted I found out it didn't matter. Poly, mono, half cut, frames, brands, whatever. None of it really matters in the end 'cause what I need is something that fits well in the space I have. So dimensions are ruling my choice. I'm glad to see this is a good choice and I probably didn't need to worry too much about efficiency/density anyway.
I admire your scientific approach and methodology. I especially like how you retest - I used to teach statistics at the University of California. I can find no fault with your methodology. Surprising results - I would have thought that the monocrystalline panels would have been better.
I am learning english with your video. Your pronounce is very good! :) and the content is good too
Just don't use the word Aluminum, the rest of the world pronouces it correctly Aluminium! Aliminum was the second naming, the guy who founded the element named it 3 times ending with Aluminium just the USA who stuck with the second name, bit like how they haven't progressed to centimetres, centigrade or 24hr time!
Thanks for another great video. What would the results be if you did the same test on a sunny day?
Great work. My only thought is that if you are limited in space to place the panels, you would want to go with whatever filled your space with the highest amount of power. If the watts per sq in is so close to the same, then sizing that works best would make your choice.