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Smaller 800W Off-Grid Solar Panel System Arrangement
I'm planning to setup a smaller 800W off-grid solar panel system for my weekend cottage in Western Europe.
I already bought the necessary parts, cables, and accessories, here's my design sketch for ...
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Can I use this "hydro" inverter with solar panels SMA hyroboy HB 1124
https://files.sma.de/downloads/HB1124-TEN093421.pdf
Im assuming the inverter does not know where the DC current is coming from as long as it is below the maximum current, or am I missing something ...
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Should I expand or duplicate my sailboat solar array?
I have a sailboat that currently has 2 100 W panels, in parallel, connected to Newpowa 30 A MPPT controller, connected to 580 Ah of 12 V lead acid batteries. Basically runs the fridge. Works well up ...
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How to use solar power with grid backup without net metering
So here is my situation. I am using a lot of electricity out of a couple specific outlets, 24/7. I want to install some solar panels, an inverter, and have these outlets (or possibly the whole house ...
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How much polysilcon is required to make 1GW of solar modules? [closed]
Could anyone give me a good anwser here, even an approximation?
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DIY portable solar panel mount
So I just bought one of the 28W Big Blue portable solar panels on Amazon and got myself a cheap camera tripod from a local garage sale, all for an upcoming camping trip. I want to use the tripod to ...
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Difference in Solar wattage between 24V and 48V system
[Cross-posted on Victron's community https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/85929/difference-in-solar-wattage-between-24v-and-48v-sy.html ]
Background: I'm on a boat with a 48V system and a 24V ...
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How does the afterheating function work for a solar hot water controller?
I have Resol DeltaSol BX controller for my solar hot water which I would like to configure best for my situation but the wording is a bit puzzling for me to understand. It was installed about 9 years ...