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Re: Charge Controller(MPPT) Monitoring
You can do some per solar panel string monitoring power meters pretty cheaply ($10 per string--You could even do per module monitoring if you really wanted): https://www.ebay.com/bhp/ammeter-shunt?rm…1 · -
Re: Cost of off grid systems
You really need a kill ac watt type energy meter to see what your AC loads really are for your appliances. https://www.solar-electric.com/kiacpomome.html If your desk top computer uses 200 Watts (mon…1 · -
Re: PV to Inverter fuses & or breakers
Can you tell us more about your system, any components you have purchased our are thinking about purchasing? Is this in a vehicle, cabin, or other? DC loads and\or or AC inverter? Grounding is a comp…1 · -
Re: What is the most efficient way to handle occasional high loads
For larger systems, the low wattage loads inefficiency is usually not an issue... If you have a system that can output 10kWH per day (sunny weather), and several days of backup, vs (40 watts * 24 hou…1 · -
Re: What is the most efficient way to handle occasional high loads
Do a little research and math and figure out the costs for off grid solar vs staying on grid... Batteries are a major recurring cost too (as well as replacing electronics like charge controllers and …1 ·
