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electrical:solar:car [2018/07/01 12:12] frater_secessus [rack system] |
electrical:solar:car [2018/07/01 13:01] frater_secessus [rack-mounted panels] |
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- | ====== Solar power for cardwellers | + | ====== Solar for car and SUV dwellers |
Solar power is common for vehicle dwellers, especially those living in [[rv: | Solar power is common for vehicle dwellers, especially those living in [[rv: | ||
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- | ===== portable | + | ===== panels ===== |
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Portable panels]] are panels that store away and are deployed as needed. | Portable panels]] are panels that store away and are deployed as needed. | ||
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Each type of portable panel has it's own strengths and weaknesses. | Each type of portable panel has it's own strengths and weaknesses. | ||
- | ==== small framed panels | + | === small framed panels === |
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These are the type of rigid-frame panel that folks mount on their roof, but usually smaller to keep weight and storage size down. | These are the type of rigid-frame panel that folks mount on their roof, but usually smaller to keep weight and storage size down. | ||
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- | ==== briefcases | + | === briefcases === |
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Briefcases are typically 2-4 small panels hinged together. | Briefcases are typically 2-4 small panels hinged together. | ||
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- | ==== semi-flexible panels | + | === semi-flexible panels === |
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- | ==== encased panels | + | === encased panels === |
Low yield panels (10w-25w) encased in hard plastic. | Low yield panels (10w-25w) encased in hard plastic. | ||
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- | ===== rack-mounted panels | + | ==== rack-mounted panels ==== |
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While roofspace is limited, it is possible to mount a normal framed panel on a roof rack. Your vehicle may already have a rack (or at least rails), making the job easier. | While roofspace is limited, it is possible to mount a normal framed panel on a roof rack. Your vehicle may already have a rack (or at least rails), making the job easier. | ||
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