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Lwiddis
Oct 02, 2020Explorer II
"Would a 100 watt solar charging system be sufficient?"
A 100 watt solar panel will provide 5.7 amps per hour in a perfect alignment with the sun...which it never is. No, it won't. One solar watt per battery amp hour is the general rule...in MN you'll need more..1.5x.
"I am buying one from a friend and..."
How old are the panels? Quality controller? Big wire as determined by a solar wire chart? How much?
A 100 watt solar panel will provide 5.7 amps per hour in a perfect alignment with the sun...which it never is. No, it won't. One solar watt per battery amp hour is the general rule...in MN you'll need more..1.5x.
"I am buying one from a friend and..."
How old are the panels? Quality controller? Big wire as determined by a solar wire chart? How much?
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