First Time Boondocking Plan - Tech Question
I am trying to learn & prepare to Boondock for 12 days in Oct. I have a standard 5er setup (two 6 volt batteries) and a 2000w Honda generator. For convenience I purchased a battery level indicator at ...
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With prices coming such a long way now, solar is definitely a good idea for anyone doing more than a few days at a time. Anything you can do to keep that generator off and some peace in my campground is A-OK with me.
12V panels can be had for about a buck a watt now and 24V panels as much as 2/3 that. Of course an MPPT controller is required for 24V panels. That'll add $2-400 more or so, but your efficiency will increase some. If 12V v. 24V panel prices were equal, I'd put my controller money toward more panels. But 24V panels have, pretty well taken over with the effects of economies of scale from the 48V, home-system market.
12V panels can be had for about a buck a watt now and 24V panels as much as 2/3 that. Of course an MPPT controller is required for 24V panels. That'll add $2-400 more or so, but your efficiency will increase some. If 12V v. 24V panel prices were equal, I'd put my controller money toward more panels. But 24V panels have, pretty well taken over with the effects of economies of scale from the 48V, home-system market.
