Here is a question for you solar panel gurus.
I have found the solar panels I want to order and I have narrowed it down to two options.
Option 1- install four 140 watt panels measuring approximately 58" x 27" each. This allows for two panels side by side across the 6ft width two rolls long at about 116" long (total). Total watts is about 560 watts. And they would be in phases of 2 at a time.
Option 2 - install six 80 watt panels, 2 across the top times three rows long for a total of about 100 in long. Total watts is 480.
Dollars per watt is about the same.
My thoughts:
The wattage difference is close enough to be considered apples and apples comparison.
I like the smaller 80 watt units because should a failure occur, it is less costly to replace a smaller panel, wattage wise.
I do not believe the more connections required for the smaller units is not that big of a deal versus the larger and fewer 140 watt panels.
So my question is along the path of whether I should be concerned over the quantity of the panels and just go for the best cost for space used?