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Common solar PV questions/mistakes
Below is a list of common solar mistakes. They come up often, in the form of questions on boards like this one. They are all reasonable questions for someone starting out in the solar field, but when…1 · -
Re: Looking for 12v AC-DC battery charger recommendation.
Because I am cheap I'd use a Meanwell 12V power supply with a voltage controlled timer. Below 11.5 volts it turns on and supplies 13.8 volts, and then shuts off after four hours.1 · -
Re: Is 1.6 to 2.0 days autonomy enough?
If weight/volume is an issue, lean towards LiFePO4. Make your array removable so you can put it in the sun when you are somewhere for a long time. Definitely use an MPPT controller. A good battery m…1 · -
Re: I guess it is Official... Northern California cannot keep the utility power on in sunny/warm weather
Personally I've been recommending battery backup (and non-battery backup systems) for years, but for most people, battery backup doesn't make financial sense compared to solar grid tie with either a…1 · -
Re: Retired, Want to Go Off Grid Because of High Cost of Electricity
A few notes: Four years ago, my temporary (for fifty years) 100A service was upgraded to permanent 200A service and the improvement in punch and power reserve was noticed immediately. It's likely th…1 ·
