I have always loved my flexible (Unisolar) solar panels. The can take partial shading and still put out almost rated power. They roll up and store in our aft cabin. And are simple to rig and move around the boat.

I have been questioned by a few on how rugged they are. Well, I just saw a very STRIKING demonstration of just how rugged flexible panels are.

Take a look at the YouTube video at;
http://youtu.be/YaC7oFjWC7g

WOW, VERY attention ATTENTION getting

Greg