Folding/Foldable Solar Panels? (12V SLA charging)

[LI-ghtcycle]

I've been intrigued by a "folding" solar panel set-up a friend sent me, the more I look at it, the more it makes sense over trying to figure out how to mount the HF ones I have and still get some sun on them.

Here is an example:

http://www.sunforceproducts.com/product_details.php?PRODUCT_ID=86

This is something I would stretch over the top of my rear fairing, and I have found a very similar version on Ebay that just sold for $45.

I don't remember who it was, but at the PSU meet-n-greet Sunday, someone was mentioning there are flexible film type panels around too.

Right now I am looking for simple and cheap, so I doubt a truly flexible solar panel is both of those things, but I can dream! :wink:

Anyone used something like this, maybe something you can recommend?

Thanks!

 

[RallySTX]

Look Here

http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/foldable-solar-chargers/foldable-products.php

http://www.flexsolarcells.com/Rollable_Series.php

http://www.siliconsolar.com/flexible-solar-battery-chargers-15_4v-200ma-p-16198.html

http://www.amazon.com/PVL136-UniSolar-Flexible-Solar-Laminate/dp/B002MWFFWM

Brian L.

 

[LI-ghtcycle]

Good stuff, thanks for the links! I will keep and eye out for something going cheap on Ebay.