Mad idea about PV?

[joe90]

After seeing @ProDave instal his second hand ground PV array it’s got me thinking I could do the same, being a cheapskate I found these on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Used-Damaged-275W-PANDA-Solar-Panels/264385118193?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Db7f9c190707947cba73dc824893f86e4%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D264385118193%26itm%3D264385118193%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A692950d9-deab-11e9-b446-74dbd18075c5|parentrq%3A628aff9216d0a4b7b67e7f6dff849660|iid%3A1

 

question is, can the glass be replaced or is the “PV bit “ bonded to it? 

 

We will not have PV panels on our pretty cottage roof but I did consider panels on the top half of our conservatory roof. This would also give shade into the house in hot weather but allow low winter sun. If the “PV bit” can be removed from damaged panels could this be stuck/mounted on the inside of the conservatory glass?.

 

mad idea or wot?

[SteamyTea]

Mad idea, there is a lot more to it than just a pot of UHU and a soldering iron.

One of the main things about modules is that the cells are in a low oxygen environment.

And the glass is different.

[joe90]

22 minutes ago, SteamyTea said:

Mad idea, there is a lot more to it than just a pot of UHU and a soldering iron.

One of the main things about modules is that the cells are in a low oxygen environment.

And the glass is different.

 

Ah, if you don’t ask you don’t find out.

[SteamyTea]

True.

@JSHarrislooked into the cost of fitting proper panels for his walkway on the east of his house.  The price was high.

Just put some on your garage roof, it is large enough, and I think with a bit of clever design they could become 'fake integrated' and look alright.

[ProDave]

Avoid those. Even if they work they probably won't for long when water gets in and then the action of frost.