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===== must I use the PS brand's proprietary solar panels? =====
No, you can use any panel that mee... pec. Consult the power station's [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator#solar_charging_limits|solar ("PV") input specs]] and buy panel[s] whose [[electrical:solar:panels#specificatio
tem is making power**.
* running a 400w when solar is producing 200w means a net load of 200w.
* r... our DPR spreadsheet to account for load use while solar is present, etc. In extreme cases only a very sm... ed if most loads are effectively run [[electrical:solar:offthepanel|off the panel]].
==== charging ===... ff as the bank reaches the alternator voltage
* solar charging is highly unpredictable, being greatly a