Portable solar for limited current draw
I want to be able to generate enough power to run my laptop and keep a couple of lights inside the RV lit. 1. Will a 100 watt portable solar array do it? Or will I need 200? (Let's assume that I'll...
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the typical 100w panel puts out a 5amp charge rate
your laptop probably draws 2-3 amps, then there are the lights
i would recommend 200w
your use may be different, but only you can judge the specfics of the situation
what do you do at night ?
TV/DVDs, PC streaming video, or set with one light and read a book
people often come here and only ask one side of the question
every watt, amphr of power used at night also has to be replaced in the batteries during those solar hours
your laptop probably draws 2-3 amps, then there are the lights
i would recommend 200w
your use may be different, but only you can judge the specfics of the situation
what do you do at night ?
TV/DVDs, PC streaming video, or set with one light and read a book
people often come here and only ask one side of the question
every watt, amphr of power used at night also has to be replaced in the batteries during those solar hours
