Well, from my viewpoint, for my purposes, I would not think you would want to cover them while folded. I like having my panels charge my batteries when in storage, so they are always topped-off. If you covered part of the panels, doesn't that almost negate the input from the exposed panels?
I don't know enough about solar to say one way or another, but I have seen many people comment that partially covering a panel will render it virtually worthless. And, with multiple panels, covering one can render the other(s) worthless. Not saying this is the case, but that would need to be checked before designing a layout. What do you think, rickst29?
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