Solar Shed Experiment: Vertical Panels Only – Are They Worth It?
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In this episode, I test something I’ve always been curious about—how much power do the vertical side panels on my solar shed actually produce when the roof panels are removed?
After temporarily removing the top panels for roof work, I left the system running to see what kind of production the 8 side-mounted panels could deliver on their own. Using data from Home Assistant and a spreadsheet comparison with my RV's solar production, I break down the surprising results—turns out they produced way more then I expected.
📊 I walk through the charts, energy stats, and my setup so you can judge for yourself. If you've ever wondered whether vertical panels are worth it, this test might just surprise you.
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