onsumes **29,000**Wh of power per day.
- A 100w solar panel on an MPPT [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|controller]] will harvest an average of:
* Chi... ter kettles
* electric space heaters
* [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioners]]
* electric coffee makers
... nvested thousands of dollars in battery banks and solar, or run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]
Ele
ne but you don't know it. Example: "[[electrical:solar:status#setups_with_no_float|my charger isn't char... ltage, float voltage, charging amps, etc))
==== solar panels ====
[[electrical:solar:panels|Solar panels]] are usually pretty obvious if you have them. They may be mounted on a rack, adhere
n hemisphere)) at seasonally-optimal [[electrical:solar:output#panel_tilt|tilt]] in clear weather((tilt h... e lower.
* set out in the sun when the mounted solar needs to be shaded. For example, in hot weather
low //float voltages//((≤13.4v)), or [[electrical:solar:status#setups_with_no_float|no float at all]]
... cal:12v:b2b|DC-DC]] is present
* [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charging]] (profiles, configurability, output rating, protections if any)
*... ical change from lead-battery charging.
===== solar charging =====
Here we need to be careful about
brightly every day." -- Cariboocoot((http://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/comment/250894#Comment_250894))
====== Solar panel sizing for different geographical areas ===... nd meteorological conditions affect the amount of solar wattage one needs.
**Reminder:** available sunlight ([[electrical:solar:output#insolation|insolation]]) is expressed in H
oC with several hours of Absorption ([[https://diysolarforum.com/threads/victron-dcdc-12-12-30-charger-no... ttery to discharge until it hits the [[electrical:solar:charge_controller_setpoints|Rebulk setpoint]]...
====== Is this solar generator good for me? ======
The way to find a solar generator fit for your needs is to comprehensivel... ze battery you need]]
- assess the [[electrical:solar:sizing|solar]] / [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator]] / [[electrical:generator|generator]] / [[elect
ectricity in summer." -- timselectric((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/less-than-perfect-off-grid-syste... e Big Picture ======
There are many [[electrical:solar:sizing#calculators|calculators where you can plug... hoices affect what you will need.
See [[opinion:solar:sizing.walkthrough|this article]] for a sample wa... e numbers.
===== overall economics =====
Since solar is dependent on local conditions one has to size
. Some like shady areas while those dependent on solar may want open field.
==== apps and websites =... drive into headwinds.
If you need to drive, use solar and have [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator]]
ms of protection: BMS low temp charging shutoff, solar or DC-DC low temp charging cutoff, etc.(("belt an... a wash =====
With "soft" charging like a small solar setup it's a wash. a matter of preference and co...
With robust charging (alternator and/or bigger solar) there can be charging opportunities lost with se...
Note from Secessus: "since reading [[https://diysolarforum.com/threads/why-you-cannot-charge-lifepo4-be
====== My solar isn't charging ======
Reminder: a [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charge controller]] makes power
- //when power is demanded// for [[electrical... t receiving full sunlight =====
* [[electrical:solar:shading|partial shade]] is a killer
* raincloud
**Getting to Vabs faster** could be [[electrical:solar:pwm_tweaking|preferable on PWM controllers]], as ... to charge Li.
===== exceptions =====
* solar charging - sunlight is only available during a sh... th a clear overhead view. Note that [[electrical:solar:output|poor insolation]] calls for [[electrical:solar:rationing#maximizing_solar_harvest|increased harve
ers ======
The EpEver line of MPPT [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charge controllers]] is an excellent value-for-money for some use cases. They c... * the controllers can take massive [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneling]]; the smaller units (... riods of no load - see [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SolarDIY/comments/ttxs1b/switched_to_lifepo4_some_quest