Just Starting Solar Research
Man, there's a lot to read and digest with possibly installing a small solar panel. I very recently replaced my original 1-stage converter/charger with the Progressive Dynamics PD4600 series conve...
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Listen to BLF !
Get an 80-100 watt panel, one that you can store/haul.
Use it portable at first to see it will do quite well if you move it a couple 3 times a day to track.
If you later decide you want to mount it flat on the roof for less hastle, I would estimate you will need double the watts to get the same amp hrs in a day.
I run a 2 panel portable 190 watt system, and am very happy w/ it so far.
I've purchased everything off ebay, all inexpensive china stuff. Panels were $$130 each, and 15 amp controller for $13, and an identical spare for $15,
and 100 ft of red & blk 10 ga twin lead for $36.
Have fun playin w/ solar. There really is not much to it all,....only if you want it to be.
Get an 80-100 watt panel, one that you can store/haul.
Use it portable at first to see it will do quite well if you move it a couple 3 times a day to track.
If you later decide you want to mount it flat on the roof for less hastle, I would estimate you will need double the watts to get the same amp hrs in a day.
I run a 2 panel portable 190 watt system, and am very happy w/ it so far.
I've purchased everything off ebay, all inexpensive china stuff. Panels were $$130 each, and 15 amp controller for $13, and an identical spare for $15,
and 100 ft of red & blk 10 ga twin lead for $36.
Have fun playin w/ solar. There really is not much to it all,....only if you want it to be.
