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electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2023/09/25 20:09] frater_secessus [rack mounting] |
electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2023/11/07 11:19] (current) frater_secessus [TLDR] |
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- | > The fastest way to bring beginner expectations of solar in line with reality is to **assume you will run //nothing// off an inverter**. | ||
> Setting up solar that //works// is easy. Setting up solar that //works well// and //under challenging conditions// | > Setting up solar that //works// is easy. Setting up solar that //works well// and //under challenging conditions// | ||
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* panels rarely make their rated output under real conditions | * panels rarely make their rated output under real conditions | ||
* your // | * your // | ||
+ | * //time of year// will have a huge effect on solar harvest | ||
* shade on the panels will clobber output | * shade on the panels will clobber output | ||
* panels still make some power under cloudy skies | * panels still make some power under cloudy skies | ||
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* where they won't fall over, walk off, or be urinated on by loose dogs | * where they won't fall over, walk off, or be urinated on by loose dogs | ||
* allows underside cooling to minimize [[electrical: | * allows underside cooling to minimize [[electrical: | ||
- | * to keep from drilling extra holes in the roof. | + | * to keep from drilling extra holes in the roof |
+ | * allow changes later; drill new holes in the rack | ||
Note: avoid racks with " | Note: avoid racks with " |