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--- lifestyle:faq_solar_generator [2023/08/25 21:04]
princess_fluffypants [Solar generators]
+++ lifestyle:faq_solar_generator [2023/09/24 19:36]
frater_secessus [solar charging limits]
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 Words of wisdom:  "These aren't aimed at people that know what they are doing." -- [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/dr387z/500w_aimtom_rockpals_500_solar_generator_review/f6jc7lz/|LastTreeStar]]
+**TL;DR - These things are //EXTREMELY// expensive for the capacity, however they do offer a lot of convenience.** For those with plenty of money who value ease and speed over capacity and run-time, an argument can be made for these if your power needs are small-to-medium and you are only taking short trips in your vehicle.
 ====== Solar generators ======
 [[https://amzn.to/2MZhjzi|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ug3IIF-zL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]
-"Solar Generators" ([[https://amzn.to/2E7EG71|power stations]], power packs) are self-contained devices that contain:
+"Solar Generators" ([[https://amzn.to/2E7EG71|power stations]], power packs) are not actually generators. They are basically just a self-contained electrical system in a box, containing:
   * A [[electrical:12v:batteries|battery]], usually lithium
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 Inverters are typically rated on their //continuous// output but unscrupulous marketers may list the //peak// load, which is a temporary overload.
-==== solar charging limits ====
+==== solar input ====
+If the [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|controller type]] isn't claimed to be MPPT it is likely PWM.
+=== solar charging limits ===
 Many smaller units have quite restrictive solar input limits.

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