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electrical:solar:pvwatts [2025/04/05 18:38] frater_secessus [PVWatts] |
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**IMPORTANT:** if you are depending on solar the system wattage **must be sized for location and least-sunny month** in which you will be camping. For full-timers in the northern hemisphere this is **wherever you will be in December**. | **IMPORTANT:** if you are depending on solar the system wattage **must be sized for location and least-sunny month** in which you will be camping. For full-timers in the northern hemisphere this is **wherever you will be in December**. |
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**Caveats:** the method describes below assumes the panels will have a clear view of sky. No shade from trees, buidings, or [[opinion:frater_secessus:beginner_mistakes#mounting_or_deploying_panels_where_they_will_be_shaded|other things mounted on your van]]. No snow build-up on the panels, etc. | **Caveats:** the estimation method describe below assumes **the panels will have a clear view of sky**. No shade from trees, buidings, or [[opinion:frater_secessus:beginner_mistakes#mounting_or_deploying_panels_where_they_will_be_shaded|other things mounted on your van]]. No snow build-up on the panels, etc. |
===== how much panel do I need to make X watt-hours? ===== | ===== how much panel do I need to make X watt-hours? ===== |
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