Solar Panel Disconnected from SUN
I am planning installing 4X140W panels(parallel)flat mounted going to 15A breakers(so they can be switched off if needed) to the charge. The panel have ISC of 7.50 each times 4 equal 30. The controlle...
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My 3ea 135 watt Kyocera panels are fairly shade tolerant. I don't lose the whole panel in partial shade.
I have considered adding a 4th panel. My Rogue 3024 will handle it even though it would be about 35 amps maximum.
Yes I would lose some during occasional peak. BUT- I would make more under the following conditions:
1. Sunrise and sunset IE. shoulder areas. I would produce peak longer.
2. Cloudy days
3. Partial shade over one or more panels.
4. Low sun angle such as at Glamis in the winter.
All of these could be significant and I seldom hear them mentioned.
I have considered adding a 4th panel. My Rogue 3024 will handle it even though it would be about 35 amps maximum.
Yes I would lose some during occasional peak. BUT- I would make more under the following conditions:
1. Sunrise and sunset IE. shoulder areas. I would produce peak longer.
2. Cloudy days
3. Partial shade over one or more panels.
4. Low sun angle such as at Glamis in the winter.
All of these could be significant and I seldom hear them mentioned.
