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--- electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2024/03/31 17:03]
frater_secessus [Augmented solar charging]
+++ electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2024/03/31 17:05]
frater_secessus [how alternator charging helps]
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 ====== Augmented solar charging ======
-Alternator + solar charging has considerable benefits over [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging alone]], and over [[electrical:solar|solar alone]].  The alternator can help a small solar install punch well above its weight, [[opinion:frater_secessus:panelsizesforinsolation|acting like a much bigger install in areas of poor insolation]].((especially with PWM))  The alternator can help meet [[electrical:12v:charging#charging_current|lead bank minimum charging current requirements]].  Solar can hold the bank at a higher state of charge, thereby reducing current demands on the alternator and allowing the use of smaller [[electrical:12v:b2b|DC-DC chargers]].
+Alternator + solar charging has considerable benefits over [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging alone]], and over [[electrical:solar|solar alone]].  The alternator can help a small solar install punch well above its weight, [[opinion:frater_secessus:panelsizesforinsolation|acting like a much bigger install in areas of poor insolation]].((especially with PWM))  Solar can hold the bank at a higher state of charge, thereby reducing current demands on the alternator and allowing the use of smaller [[electrical:12v:b2b|DC-DC chargers]].
 Note that adding alternator charging to the mix does not necessarily require a fancy, expensive isolator;  in some ways [[electrical:12v:alternator#constant-duty_solenoid|the simple solenoid]] provides best bang-for-buck with the fewest drawbacks.((see the Gotchas section))
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 > Use a generator or alternator to get to 85% SOC or so early in the AM, then let Solar spend all day polishing off the last 15% because that takes time more than amps. - a64pilot((https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/time-it-takes-to-fully-charge-batteries-238875-9.html#post3223983))
+The alternator can help meet [[electrical:12v:charging#charging_current|lead bank minimum charging current requirements]].
 ===== optimal alternator contribution =====

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