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--- opinion:frater_secessus:solar_not_charging [2023/09/04 18:57]
frater_secessus [because the panels aren't receiving full sunlight]
+++ opinion:frater_secessus:solar_not_charging [2023/09/04 19:02]
frater_secessus [My solar isn't charging]
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 ====== My solar isn't charging ======
-Reminder:  a [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charge controller]]
+Reminder:  a [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charge controller]] makes power
-  - makes power
-  - up to its abilities under present conditions
   - //when power is demanded// for [[electrical:12v:charging|charging]] or [[electrical:12v:loads|loads]]
+  - up to its abilities under present conditions
+In most cases the system is working as designed but the owner doesn't know it.
-So why does it not make power sometimes?
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   * rainclouds
   * inside a parking garage or under a tree, etc
+===== because the BMS has shut down charging =====
+...because of temperature extremes of [[opinion:frater_secessus:lifepo4_charging_voltage|excessive charging voltage]]. (lithium only)
 ===== because something has actually gone wrong =====
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 ====== further reading ======
   * [[electrical:solar:status|is my solar working?]]

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