Yet another Solar Install thread
I've read most of the numerous install threads related to the subject but wanted to start my own:B I'm in the beginning planning stages and want to start with panel selection so I'll just start by ...
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What the Hitech said. Decide what you want from the system first. Some people need 5 times more a day, than others.
You can't just "decide" between 12V and 24V. Small panels are mostly 12V, and larger ones, say, over 180W - 24V. It can be easier to mount a few panels under 120W each (and then they will be 12V, you won't have a choice of voltage here) - than one panel over 200W (which will be 24V or higher) but there are drawbacks to either scenario. It's too early to talk about this. You need to decide how much total wattage you want.
You can't just "decide" between 12V and 24V. Small panels are mostly 12V, and larger ones, say, over 180W - 24V. It can be easier to mount a few panels under 120W each (and then they will be 12V, you won't have a choice of voltage here) - than one panel over 200W (which will be 24V or higher) but there are drawbacks to either scenario. It's too early to talk about this. You need to decide how much total wattage you want.
