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pianotuna
May 01, 2015Nomad III
Hi Mex,
The consensus is that below 400 watts it may ultimately be cheaper to have nominal 12 volt panels and a GOOD pwm controller with adjustable set points.
used Kyocera KC120 120 watt nominal 12 volt panel
Kyocera KC120
Specifications:
Maximum Power: 120 watts
Maximum Power Voltage: 16.9 volts
Maximum Power Current: 7.10 amps
Open Circuit Voltage: 21.5 Voc
Short-circuit Current: 7.45 amps
Dimensions (LxWxD): 56.1" x 25.7" x 2.2" (1425 x 653 x 59 mm)
Sunsaver 20 amp charge controller
Standard Controller Features:
Temperature compensation
High level of lightning protection
Computerized production testing
Ambient temperatures of -40°C to +60°C
Expected 15 year life
Parallel capability for higher current ratings
Easy to use
No need to derate- 25% design margin
Constant voltage, PWM series charging
Reverse current protection (at night)
ISO 9002 manufacturing
High efficiency, low self-consumption
Tropicalization-Epoxy or conformal coating
Five year warranty
The consensus is that below 400 watts it may ultimately be cheaper to have nominal 12 volt panels and a GOOD pwm controller with adjustable set points.
used Kyocera KC120 120 watt nominal 12 volt panel
Kyocera KC120
Specifications:
Maximum Power: 120 watts
Maximum Power Voltage: 16.9 volts
Maximum Power Current: 7.10 amps
Open Circuit Voltage: 21.5 Voc
Short-circuit Current: 7.45 amps
Dimensions (LxWxD): 56.1" x 25.7" x 2.2" (1425 x 653 x 59 mm)
Sunsaver 20 amp charge controller
Standard Controller Features:
Temperature compensation
High level of lightning protection
Computerized production testing
Ambient temperatures of -40°C to +60°C
Expected 15 year life
Parallel capability for higher current ratings
Easy to use
No need to derate- 25% design margin
Constant voltage, PWM series charging
Reverse current protection (at night)
ISO 9002 manufacturing
High efficiency, low self-consumption
Tropicalization-Epoxy or conformal coating
Five year warranty
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