Please review a Renogy 200 watt solar system for me
I am leaning toward this system with a MPPT charge controller. If anyone has this system I would be interested in you review and how you like it.
Forum Discussion
Max 200w into a 20 amp MPPT seems weak
Is the MC4 wire long enough?
Some dislike the Z brackets because you must remove from the roof and reseal for any service. Homemade L can remove panel from the bracket. That said mine have not moved since installed.
Does the controller have adjustable set points? Temperature compensation?
Kits are a great way to get started but everything has to work in your situation or you end up spending more to complete the install. I am partial to just roll your own with separate components.
Only thing critical is to match the panels and controller.
Compare this:
2x 160w mono panels $230
25 amp Morningstar PWM controller $150
Get some MC4 parallel connectors and wire to run down to controller, make your own panel mounts and you are in good shape for about the same $$ and 320 watts.
Is the MC4 wire long enough?
Some dislike the Z brackets because you must remove from the roof and reseal for any service. Homemade L can remove panel from the bracket. That said mine have not moved since installed.
Does the controller have adjustable set points? Temperature compensation?
Kits are a great way to get started but everything has to work in your situation or you end up spending more to complete the install. I am partial to just roll your own with separate components.
Only thing critical is to match the panels and controller.
Compare this:
2x 160w mono panels $230
25 amp Morningstar PWM controller $150
Get some MC4 parallel connectors and wire to run down to controller, make your own panel mounts and you are in good shape for about the same $$ and 320 watts.
