Derating 24v Solar Panels?
I'm considering running two 250w/24v poly panels; tracked/pointed during spring/fall, and flat during the summer; thru the Tracer 3215BN 30a mppt controller. I can also get 200w/24v mono panels, local...
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JiminDenver wrote:
I would call Tracer and ask. The Eco-w doesn't say it will or wont clip amps but I have seen someone running a pair of 150ws in series and pushed it past its 20a limit. It stopped at 20.1a. It will also clip amps if it gets hot too.
I believe someone here uses a Rogue 30a MPPT controller with 490w, maybe they could chime in on how often they see it clipping amps.
I would over panel the MS in a heartbeat if I had the room. It would be great for lower light situations and let me do more earlier. It would also let me use higher watt items during the peak hours. It would be nice to see the full 60a the controller is capable of.
Good point regarding using the solar to power loads. I don't usually think in terms of powering loads, just charging. Of course, I do realize solar is running loads all the time, in essence... just thru the bank first.
Yes, I'll try contacting ep solar, and see what they have to say. Maybe as long as I add a fan or two, it'll handle being maxed out.
