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electrical:solar:frugal [2017/07/23 22:28] frater_secessus [system sizing] |
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- | FIXME [this is a dump of a reddit post I made; will clean up later. fs] | + | [this is a dump of a reddit post I made; will clean up later. fs] |
===== system sizing ===== | ===== system sizing ===== | ||
- | Reduce the size of your solar install | + | Large solar installs are can be useful but are overkill |
- | ==== reducing supply ==== | + | Reduce the size of your solar install (panels, batteries) by running your loads [[electrical: |
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- | === reducing load === | ||
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- | * Inverters | ||
- | * minimize the use of inverters by using 12v appliances and adapters when possible | ||
- | * turn inverters off when not in use | ||
- | * size the inverter to meet the needs of your biggest loads. | ||
- | * use MSW unless your intended uses need PSW; MSW have lower parasitic draws. | ||
===== solar panels ===== | ===== solar panels ===== | ||
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===== converter ===== | ===== converter ===== | ||
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