solar budget of 2700.00 Canadian

pianotuna wrote:
Hi smk,

When was the last time you ran your generator? Is it worth it? To me it is worth it--but I'll know more after the roof is measured. I may have to start the entire process over based on space, with different panels.

I really hate generators. I'll have no place to do an oil change except the great out doors. No fun at all in well below freezing temperatures.

Been a couple years. Kipor just sits. I keep it for emergency power use only. I have a small apartment building that will flood if power goes out during heavy rain.

I don't camp like you. If it is that cold I am plugged in.

I went a little overboard on solar because we like to camp in the trees. If I only get two hours of sun then I want to make the most of it.

For you I could see six panels wired 3 series 2 parallel feeding a single MS 60 MPPT. Tilt them a bit so you have a peak in the middle kinda like a sloped roof. Then at least 3 will always have some tilt to the winter sun. You could have one side raise up and match the tilt of the other side if needed in winter. I theory that is way overdriven for the controller but you would only tilt if production was low. Could add a second controller later if needed.

Just some random thoughts to keep all options open.