Solar question
I am working through the solar deal hopping to have something in place for the spring. Right now I am looking at 200 to 250 watts worth of panels that I can expand in the future. Just so I understa...
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Hi,
While mono panels do appear to put out more watts in full sun, poly ones do MUCH better in shade. If I upgrade it will be to poly panels.
Make sure the controller can handle the full number of watts when you upgrade.
MPPT is a considerable extra cost. I'd carefully look at PWM and nominal 12 volt panels (about 17 volts). Lately the 12 volt panels have been increasing in price.
Where I live temperature compensation is a requirement. I'd not use a controller that doesn't have a temperature probe for the battery bank.
While mono panels do appear to put out more watts in full sun, poly ones do MUCH better in shade. If I upgrade it will be to poly panels.
Make sure the controller can handle the full number of watts when you upgrade.
MPPT is a considerable extra cost. I'd carefully look at PWM and nominal 12 volt panels (about 17 volts). Lately the 12 volt panels have been increasing in price.
Where I live temperature compensation is a requirement. I'd not use a controller that doesn't have a temperature probe for the battery bank.
