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Re: Wiring panels series? Parallel? Both?
In general, for a 24 volt battery bank on a good quality MPPT controller, you want the Vmp-array-std to be around 35-100 VDC. And, Vmp-array-std minimum really should be ~1.3x29v=37.7 to ~40 volts. S…1 · -
Re: Battery to TV sizing
Exactly, what charge controller do you have? MPPT controllers (good quality) can be over paneled without too much problem (keep them cool/well ventilated). Over paneling a PWM controller (check the s…1 · -
Re: Battery to TV sizing
BrownBear, That is the $1,000 question (solar power questions are free--The answers can cost lots of money). First, a 300 Watt panel is going to be pretty close--Get a couple days of clouds, and you …1 · -
Re: Battery to TV sizing
Same as above, but Los Angeles and best year round harvest angle gives: Los Angeles Average Solar Insolation figures Measured in kWh/m2/day onto a solar panel set at a 56° angle from vertical: (For b…1 · -
Re: Battery to TV sizing
In general, finding a more efficient TV would be a good start. Use a Kill-a-Watt type power meter and test a few TVs at the store (if they will let you), and/or confirm that yours takes 100 Watts... …1 ·
