Proposed Solar Install thoughts
Planning my solar install and here is what I'm currently thinking. Need opinions on the pros amd cons of my install. morningstar tristar 45amp mppt charge controller with remote temp sensor and rem...
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You need to add a battery(s) monitor to the shopping list you may find you need less power than you think. As pointed out you may be limited as to how many panels you have room for.
http://www.bogartengineering.com or http://www.victronenergy.com/battery-monitors
Part of this equation is energy conservation and measures i.e. LED lights may reduce need. When boondocking we use propane to make coffee, cook...
I have two Morningstar Sunsaver MPPT controllers fed by high voltage panels one a flexible roll it out in the sun on a cord and a 185 66 cell on the roof. What I found was that the single panel works well enough that I do not need the other.
One other resource http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com
http://www.bogartengineering.com or http://www.victronenergy.com/battery-monitors
Part of this equation is energy conservation and measures i.e. LED lights may reduce need. When boondocking we use propane to make coffee, cook...
I have two Morningstar Sunsaver MPPT controllers fed by high voltage panels one a flexible roll it out in the sun on a cord and a 185 66 cell on the roof. What I found was that the single panel works well enough that I do not need the other.
One other resource http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com
