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electrical:solar:frugal [2017/11/19 19:22] frater_secessus [reducing load] |
electrical:solar:frugal [2018/06/16 20:34] frater_secessus [charge controllers] |
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| + | This page is about making do with what you already have, not about what to buy if you are [[electrical: | ||
| ===== system sizing ===== | ===== system sizing ===== | ||
| - | Large solar installs are can be useful but are overkill (in size, output and expense) for many campers. | + | Large solar installs are can be useful but are overkill (in size, output and expense) for many campers. |
| Reduce the size of your solar install (panels, batteries) by running your loads [[electrical: | Reduce the size of your solar install (panels, batteries) by running your loads [[electrical: | ||
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| - | ==== increasing supply ==== | ||
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| - | * Angle your panels to the sun if possible. | ||
| - | * Avoid shade | ||
| - | * keep the panel clean | ||
| - | * ensure there is room under the panel for cooling breezes to flow | ||
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| ===== charge controllers ===== | ===== charge controllers ===== | ||
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| + | You can eek out a bit [[electrical: | ||
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