Solar Panels Brands - does it matter?
I am looking to buy 200-300 watts of solar panels to charge 200-240 ah of battery storage. Researching panels on the web, it seems that prices for solar panels have a very wide range. Putting aside ...
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Guess everyone has a different opinion
I have a Evergreen 120watt panel about 15 to 20years old - it has lost over 40% of it original rating - still functions but no where near as good as the same age Kyrocera which I can not determine if it has lost any of it's original power rating.
560watts of solar, 60amp controller and two GC Batteries (220amp/hr) work great for us. Everyone has their own expectations of a solar system. Everyone should understand their unique wants and needs. I agree 100% bypass the 45amp controller and go for the much better 60amp version. 600 watts has MAXed out the 45amp unit before you even start.
Yes some kind of battery metering / monitoring system should be considered a mandatory piece of the solar pie.
I have a Evergreen 120watt panel about 15 to 20years old - it has lost over 40% of it original rating - still functions but no where near as good as the same age Kyrocera which I can not determine if it has lost any of it's original power rating.
560watts of solar, 60amp controller and two GC Batteries (220amp/hr) work great for us. Everyone has their own expectations of a solar system. Everyone should understand their unique wants and needs. I agree 100% bypass the 45amp controller and go for the much better 60amp version. 600 watts has MAXed out the 45amp unit before you even start.
Yes some kind of battery metering / monitoring system should be considered a mandatory piece of the solar pie.
