Why were rigid solar panels chosen for use on the Solar Stik™ instead of lighter or flexible panels?
When compared to all other solar technologies on the market, rigid solar panels have the highest power output per square foot of panel surface area. During the initial Research and Development phase for the Solar Stik™ System, the BP panel’s power-output routinely exceeded their power rating when pitched into direct sunlight. The BP 350J solar panel has an industrial-strength anodized aluminum frame (the strongest available on the market). Because of its smaller size, the tempered-glass pane tends to be stronger and withstands impact much better than larger glass-pane panels. As a result of these qualities, the rigid BP solar panels were chosen to become an integral part of the Solar Stik™ System.
