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electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2023/04/08 13:18]
frater_secessus [components]
electrical:solar:shallow_cycling [2023/04/08 13:39]
frater_secessus [microsolar without deep-cycle batteries]
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 [[opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower|Here]] is a trimmed-down version of this page. [[opinion:frater_secessus:car_micropower|Here]] is a trimmed-down version of this page.
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   * extremely inexpensive   * extremely inexpensive
   * provides 12v power and USB power during daylight   * provides 12v power and USB power during daylight
 +  * could run small [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] loads (<100w?), up to the ability of the panels to deliver.  Note:  inverters impose additional losses (typical 10-20%) which can be significant in microsolar setups.  Running loads from native DC power is usually preferable.
   * will never deplete the starter battery so you get stranded   * will never deplete the starter battery so you get stranded
   * actively maintains the starter battery   * actively maintains the starter battery
electrical/solar/shallow_cycling.txt ยท Last modified: 2023/04/08 13:41 by frater_secessus