Solar Blankets & Mats - Abrasion Resistance?

Glass would be the most scuff resistant, but heavy.

If I had or wanted one and was worried about that (I would be), I think I might use a piece of old flannelet bed sheet as a separator.

Cheers

hi
Yes u have a legitimate concern
blankets /mats
flexi panels
all seem to have issues with discolouring/degrading /going opaque and damage from abrasion either from storage of if fixed, travelling .

Not all brands and not all problems occur
Because of there cost per watt . Reliability is an issue . Glass is still a contender for me.

We have two different versions of the REDARC amorphous panels. The oldest is one of the very first 108W versions so nearly 10 years young now and seen plenty of action all over the country. Still works perfectly. It's been walked on, seen plenty of sand and mud on it and no signs of damage rather small amounts of wear and tear. Regardless of type you need to keep them clean to avoid abrasion. Goes for any gear you use outside. Kept clean and dry when in storage also helps.

Our other panels are the newer black versions, 75W and 190W which are around 3-4 years old at least and doing fine. Both with their performance and ability to stand up to the wear and tear. Seen plenty of other brands that have not along with plenty of users who think they are bullet proof which none are.

Equally you may have a different view of what scuff resistant is. I'm happy to lay mine out on the ground if need be and sweep the dirt off them as needed. Along with a wipe down with a damp cloth on a daily basis

Rob

Hi. After much research we decided to go low key and bought a Sunyee 120W folding mat. It works brilliantly and hasn't scratched after 4 weeks of being carted over corrugations. Lisa