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starcraft69
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Aug 11, 2018

Solar wasted watts/volts

I am curious what happens to the watts /volts when your system is fully charged and you have no demand? Were does the extra power go?

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  • starcraft69 wrote:
    I am curious what happens to the watts /volts when your system is fully charged and you have no demand? Were does the extra power go?
    It goes the same place the as the power in a disconnected battery.
  • Depends on the size of system or your excess potential power generated. Is it enough for your hot water or fridge or just a tv/ radio?
  • starcraft69 wrote:
    I am curious what happens to the watts /volts when your system is fully charged and you have no demand? Were does the extra power go? Is there a way to use it for Hot water, Ect.?


    Yes, but then you end up with a bunch of hot water just before dark, and the water gets cold overnight, so it is no good for your morning shave, etc.

    They do have a special element thing that you can use with your hot water tank for that.
  • starcraft69 wrote:
    Were (sic) does the extra power go? Is there a way to use it for Hot water, Ect.? (sic)
    Hot water? That takes a lot of power, way more than any solar excess. As for where it goes, I have no idea.
  • It just reflects back up and causes global warming and hurricanes. Thats why solar panels have to be grounded, so the extra can flow into the earth without warming the air.