what size wire do I need

oadkins
oadkins Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭✭
I have 14 100 watt panels what size wire do I need from charge controller to 800 amp hour battery bank

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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    What is the Vmp/Imp ratings of the panels (assume Vmp~17.5 volts?).

    What is the voltage rating of the battery bank (12/24/48volts)?

    How far do you want to run the wires from the array to the battery shed/charge controller?

    Roughly, were will the system be installed (nearest major city)?

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • oadkins
    oadkins Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭✭
    12 volt system 10 feet from controller to battery bank
  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    Do you have a choice of charge controller (I.e., 60 amp PWM, 80 amp Outback MPPT, etc.)?

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset