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electrical:solar:output [2022/04/05 19:44]
frater_secessus [panel tilt]
electrical:solar:output [2022/08/01 12:05]
frater_secessus [panel temperature]
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 So a [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] who "chases 60" will be losing ~10% of panel output during the warmest part of the day.  Snowbirds chasing 70 will be losing ~13% of panel output. So a [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] who "chases 60" will be losing ~10% of panel output during the warmest part of the day.  Snowbirds chasing 70 will be losing ~13% of panel output.
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 +Note:  sub-freezing temperatures can push Voc/Vmp above their rated values.  If you will use solar in sub-freezing conditions leave plenty Voc headroom in your solar charge controller spec.
  
 Note: that [[hvac:insulation#heat_from_solar_panels|radiated heat from the underside of panels can raise temperatures inside the camper]]. Note: that [[hvac:insulation#heat_from_solar_panels|radiated heat from the underside of panels can raise temperatures inside the camper]].
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 ===== cleanliness ===== ===== cleanliness =====
  
-According to Sandia lab testing, dusty panels cause a derating of about 5%.((FIXME citation))+[[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610214011874|According to lab testing]], dusty panels cause a derating of 5%-6%. 
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 ===== further information ===== ===== further information =====
  
electrical/solar/output.txt · Last modified: 2024/02/21 11:49 by frater_secessus