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Are flexible solar panels good for home use?
👤 Nitin Desai from Surat👁 46 views💬 1 answers
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I saw some thin, bendable 'flexible' solar panels online that can be pasted directly onto a roof. Are these good for a 5kW home installation instead of heavy glass panels?
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👤 Tech Reviewer from Mumbai
No, flexible solar panels are generally NOT recommended for standard home rooftop installations. They have a much shorter lifespan (often degrading within 5-10 years due to UV damage on the plastic coating) and lower efficiency compared to rigid tempered glass panels. Flexible panels are designed for specialized, weight-sensitive applications like RVs, boats, or camping tents, not permanent residential rooftops.