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electrical:solar:output [2020/01/22 10:10] frater_secessus [Factors affecting solar panel output] |
electrical:solar:output [2020/01/22 10:16] frater_secessus [Table] |
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+ | ===== wiring losses ===== | ||
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+ | Long runs of wire between the panel and controller can result in losses that make the panel //appear// to be putting out less power. | ||
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+ | * use shorter runs | ||
+ | * use thicker wire | ||
+ | * prefer [[electrical: | ||
+ | * if multiple panels, run them in serial instead of parallel to decrease carried current | ||
===== panel temperature ===== | ===== panel temperature ===== | ||
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- | ^**Temp in F**^**Temp in C**^**Temp derated power**^ | + | ^ **Ambient temp in F** ^ **Ambient temp in C** ^ **derated power** |
- | |32F|0.0C|97w| | + | | 32F | 0.0C |
- | |40F|4.4C|95w| | + | | 40F | 4.4C |
- | |50F|10.C|92w| | + | | 50F | 10.C |
- | |60F|15.6C|90w| | + | | 60F | 15.6C | 90w | |
- | |70F|21.1C|87w| | + | | 70F | 21.1C | 87w | |
- | |80F|26.7C|84w| | + | | 80F | 26.7C | 84w | |
- | |90F|32.2C|82w| | + | | 90F | 32.2C | 82w | |
- | |100F|37.8C|79w| | + | | 100F |
- | |110F|43.3C|76w| | + | | 110F |