Solar panel question
I didn't want to hijack another thread so figured I'd post a new one. I see where there is differences in the output of one kind of panel from another kind when partly shaded. My question is, what ...
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HI,
I have a e-meter on my motorhome, and it shows that I use about 35 AH daily, just to run the refrigerator, CO and propane detectors. That is about what my 120 watt panel will put out in a day.
CHances are that if you had another 100 - 150 watt panel, you will see the battery is full on a daily basis, and not take time to watch how much the amperage goes up and down as each cloud goes by.
http://rvsolarelectric.com/ is a local RV supply place in Scottsdale AZ, and that is where I bought my pair of 45 watt solar panels back in 1994. Then it was a good price to spend $750 for the kit, with instructions, wire, and mounts.
Now you can mail order panels from many places, like this one. SunElec.com and get them for around $1 per rated watt. So installing a second panel is not that expensive anymore.
Fred.
I have a e-meter on my motorhome, and it shows that I use about 35 AH daily, just to run the refrigerator, CO and propane detectors. That is about what my 120 watt panel will put out in a day.
CHances are that if you had another 100 - 150 watt panel, you will see the battery is full on a daily basis, and not take time to watch how much the amperage goes up and down as each cloud goes by.
http://rvsolarelectric.com/ is a local RV supply place in Scottsdale AZ, and that is where I bought my pair of 45 watt solar panels back in 1994. Then it was a good price to spend $750 for the kit, with instructions, wire, and mounts.
Now you can mail order panels from many places, like this one. SunElec.com and get them for around $1 per rated watt. So installing a second panel is not that expensive anymore.
Fred.
