About & methodology
MobilePanels.shop exists for one job: helping owners of mobile and manufactured homes choose solar that actually fits their roof. Mainstream solar advice is written for site-built houses with 20–40 psf roofs and standard building permits. None of that maps cleanly onto a HUD-code home on a chassis — so we built a resource that starts from those constraints.
Our methodology
Every panel on this site is assessed against the factors that matter for manufactured housing:
- Roof-load fit — weight and mounting method measured against the 10–15 psf dead-load budget typical of manufactured roofs.
- Mounting penetration — drill-free adhesive and low-profile options are favored for rooftop use to avoid leaks and point-loads.
- Real efficiency & output — cell technology, rated efficiency, and low-light/shade behavior.
- System completeness — charge-controller type (MPPT vs PWM), inverter, and battery inclusion for kits.
- Price & value — current manufacturer/retail pricing, noting that specs and prices change often.
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer data and retailer listings. We do not perform destructive lab testing; where we describe field behavior we rely on documented manufacturer specs and established installation engineering. Always confirm current price and specs on the retailer's page before buying.
About the author
Marcus Delgado is an off-grid systems designer & nabcep-style installer who has specified and installed off-grid and grid-tie systems for RVs, tiny homes, and manufactured housing. His focus is the intersection of electrical sizing and the structural limits unique to lightweight roofs.
How we make money
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