Solar Systems

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Hi SS - every installation is different and unique unto itself. Ours is seen by very few people in it's location. Matter of fact, they'd probably stand out more in the garden. Solar panels being so passive, there's nothing to indicate whether they are working or not. Those in the know could/would also assume that they are a grid tied set up and so useless when the mains is off. Most wouldn't even know what to do with them anyway. Some installs may be better off the roof, most better on the roof, entirely depends on your set up. Roof install is usually far better for accessing the sun in the first place, if ours was in the garden, I'd have to be moving it all the time to avoid shadows from trees and bushes etc. Also take into account that these panels are bigger and heavier than you may think, in a strong wind you really don't want to get caught out, trust me! Also, on the roof, they are far less prone to be stolen. One last point in SHTF, I'd imagine that most preppers would want to tucked away, initially, and not draw attention to themselves, if you are constantly in and out of the garden, well...

If I read your last post right, I'd suggest you mount your panels on the roof permanently and then have a sliding cover for them rather than the other way around? Like I said, these panels are quite heavy and sliding four in and out would not be ideal in my book. But a simple light yet effective sliding cover, easy peasy!

There are quite a few very obvious large panel arrays around here that would tempt someone but if they found and wanted mine, they'd have to get past me first.