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Re: Solar insolation in space
For our calculations, we typically use 1,000 W per sq meter. For space: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_constant Remember that solar cells cannot use the "entire" spectrum, so what an a…1 · -
Re: Solar Panel and Wind Turbine Power in the Same Cable
I don't have any specific suggestions for higher voltage surge suppressors... Here is a nice white paper on them: https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/services/eess/eess-documents/sa01005003e.pdf …1 · -
Re: First post, seeking knowledge.
The "gold standard" for FLA batteries is the Temperature corrected Specific Gravity of each cell. For a couple of examples: https://www.solar-electric.com/midnite-solar-battery-hydrometer.h…1 · -
Re: Charging batteries with Honda eu2000i
Re: Charging batteries with Honda eu2000i You would be much better off buying a regular car charger or one of these "simple" Iota or Power Max chargers. The 8 amp output from the Honda is n…1 · -
Re: First post, seeking knowledge.
Welcome to the forum Wayne! I always like to start with your loads--And ensure that your loads are as efficient/conservation minded as possible... It is almost always cheaper to conserve energy than …1 ·