Solar Panel question

I am looking for information about small solar panels for a new equipment design. The size will be sub 1W. I keep googling for info but half of the internet seems to be taken up with Solar Panel ads for large panels that, together with a suitable

12 1Ah battery and inverter, can be used to power most of southern Europe through this coming winter.

Where can I find some useful information about the performance of available small solar panels - or a suitable panel manufacturers website.

I am quite conversant with insolation determination.

Thanks

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RHRRC
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try googling manufacturers:

BP Solar Sharp Solar Suntech Solar

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Den

You don't say for what voltage, or minimum current in ambient indoor lighting. A fair number of small cheap ones are for calculators.

Farnell stock a few of the smaller ones and that will give you some brand names to help find others. Same for RS

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You could also try surplus stores for bankrupt stock ex solar fountains and other failed gizmos that don't sell well.

Regards, Martin Brown

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Martin Brown

Try the OEM modules from PowerUp.

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Last we purchased, these ran about $20 US. (QTY-1, 1-watt panels). Very nice construction!! I solidly recommend them.

Of course, after prototyping, we outsourced to China for about $8 delivered, 500-1K quantities. Let me know if you need details...

-mpm

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mpm

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