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  • Re: In need of Conext Designer software 2.0

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    I am guessing you are looking for "Conext" Designer software? http://solar.schneider-electric.com/product/conext-designer/ It appears to be sold by Schneider--So I am not sure you will find…
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  • Re: Charge Controllers

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    PWM controllers * are much cheaper than MPPT. * Also, they have lower internal losses (usually better for smaller/low power systems, typically smaller than 400 Watts). * You must "match" so…
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  • Re: Solar PCU

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    Unless somebody is trying for 100% solar. My suggestion for backup power is pretty much a fuel driven genset (natural gas, stored fuel of some sort, etc.). The "UPS" has a battery bank only…
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  • Re: Sort of new at this and looking for advice/help

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    You can charge directly from solar panels--Use a resistor to limit current to typically 10% or less of the battery's AH rating. Note that this can be be vary dangerous for many Li Ion chemistry …
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  • Re: Low (& high) Voltage wire question

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    What is the Vmp/Imp of the solar panels, and how do you have them wired (series, parallel, series-parallel)? What kind of solar charge controller do you have? Many "24 volt panels" have Vmp…
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