Hi Ron.
Im looking to become more familar with solar panels for a future project
Sorry, can you be a bit more specific? Are we definitely talking about a mobile installation such as a vehicle? Cause if this is a cabin or something satationary there are so many other things to consider. I'm still finishing a degree in renewable energy technology so I have quite a pile of info lying around (websites included) although much of it relates to Oz and the rest is obviously generic.
My .50cents based on marine and RV industry experience since 1980 or so is > if it moves, so anything mobile (RV, 4x4, caravan, yacht etc, etc.) there is only one choice of brand> Canon Unisolar and 9 times out of 10 the PVL 68 is the specific unit to fit. But as I said, if the install is stationary there is a myriad of things to consider when chosing between brands, panel sizes, life, tracking or not, how the landscape site will effect the system such as shading, latitude, etc.etc.
Let me know what you're looking at doing and Ill try and dig up specific info for you.