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Re: Off grid backyard trailer solar
Not quite... The "extra 0.50 FLA DOD" is not really part of the equation... * 305 Watt panel * 4 panels = 1,220 Watt array * 1,220 Watt array * 0.77 panel+controller deratings * 6 hours (su…1 · -
Re: Off grid backyard trailer solar
In the "olden days" (30+ years ago) an (a?) US or European middle of the road quality AC to DC computer power supply was around $0.50 per Watt wholesale price... And retail was probably clo…1 · -
Re: Off grid backyard trailer solar
A 2s x 4p string (6 volt @ 220 AH "golf cart" batteries) = 12 volts @ ~880 AH An 8s x 1p string of GC batteries = 48 volts @ 220 AH They both store the same amount of energy, have the same …1 · -
Re: Off grid backyard trailer solar
AGM batteries do not need venting during normal operations.. But as they age and/or are overcharged by a bad charge controller, they will vent just like any other lead acid battery (venting AGMs will…1 · -
Re: Split to California energy politics (from kWH Grid Solar)
The reason I am against subsidies--Is they seem to never die... Mohair subsidy anyone... How about the Whaling Museum subsidies: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-barnacled-budget/2015/08/14/…1 ·
