Solar or Generator??
We are going to have some short boon-docking trips (3-4 days). I do not know my actual energy needs right now, but the DW and I are conservative when it comes to water and power. I really just want ...
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JiminDenver wrote:
I know that PT gets more out of his 256w in shade or cloud than I do with my 230w poly. My 230w poly gets more than my 220w mono, it can't even wake up the controller in cloud cover that the poly can pull 4-5a.
Part of a balanced system is also knowing your needs and what conditions you will be in. In my case we had 2 days of total sun, 3 days of total cloud cover and the rest were early sun and clouds by noon. So poly is the best mix of the two extremes. 16a in good sun and at least enough in the clouds to get back to float.
Remember that if you have enough power for the low light times, you will always be happy. Only have power while the sun shines and eventually you will say hello to my little friend, mister generator.
At rated watts, your panel makes 2.4x the watts per square inch of what the Unisolars do. I would like to know how they compare per square inch in the shade. I am doubtful the Unisolars regain the advantage on that basis.
