This Solar-Powered RV Runs Without Fuel Or Charging Stations
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So what's the output of the panels on the bottom side of the overhang. How often does the sun shine from below?
To those saying we are getting there...no we really aren't.
This unit is unlikely to generate anything close to 3kw as all the panels won't be producing at the same time (they will be lucky to get 50% of the rated output) but let's pretend it really can....
Typically you assume about 4hr at the rated output per day so about 12kw-
h per day.
That means the 91kwh or about 8 days to recharge with solar. That assumes you don't try to run anything else that consumes battery power.
This of course assumes you don't park in a shady spot...oh black panels heat up nicely in the sun so you are going to be eating up around 1500w for at least 8hr per day to run the air/con to keep it tolerably cool inside...oops, you just ate up the 12kw-h the panels generate.
There is no indication anyone gave this idea any thought. They just said plaster it with solar panels and claim it's eco-friendly.
To those saying we are getting there...no we really aren't.
This unit is unlikely to generate anything close to 3kw as all the panels won't be producing at the same time (they will be lucky to get 50% of the rated output) but let's pretend it really can....
Typically you assume about 4hr at the rated output per day so about 12kw-
h per day.
That means the 91kwh or about 8 days to recharge with solar. That assumes you don't try to run anything else that consumes battery power.
This of course assumes you don't park in a shady spot...oh black panels heat up nicely in the sun so you are going to be eating up around 1500w for at least 8hr per day to run the air/con to keep it tolerably cool inside...oops, you just ate up the 12kw-h the panels generate.
There is no indication anyone gave this idea any thought. They just said plaster it with solar panels and claim it's eco-friendly.
