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--- electrical:solar:builds [2021/03/17 22:32]
frater_secessus [500w]
+++ electrical:solar:builds [2022/09/11 11:36] (current)
frater_secessus [400w] inter71
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 > [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100 watt]] [mono] panel with an [100Ah [[https://amzn.to/2B9yFb8|Universal UB121000]]] agm battery, [[https://amzn.to/3eOcQiP|[Renogy 30A] wanderer solar [charge controller]]], and 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter..... 700w microwave. -- crustmuster((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hf476b/i_was_asked_for_more_pics_of_my_solar_setup_100/))
+>  I spent a lot more putting a [100w] solar rig on my car (Subaru Forester) than I would've buying ice, but it was a fun project and I use the aux battery for more than my fridge (alpicool c20) - powering led lights, running an electric compressor to blow up my paddle board etc.  put food in and go. -- golear((https://www.reddit.com/r/boondocking/comments/nfso0o/solar_power_or_ice/gypgh4z/))
+> I have a 100 watt solar recharging station with a 100AH AGM and the fridge will run all night off that as long as the batt is full plus run my laptop and recharge gadgets. I think 200 watts solar would be better especially on cloudy days. - solar-cabin((https://www.reddit.com/r/boondocking/comments/nfso0o/solar_power_or_ice/gyphh77/))
+> I have a 23 qt fridge, [[https://amzn.to/3KPiP4r|Jackery 160]], 60w solar panel. Works great. -- SwimsDeep((https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/comments/se470h/keeping_food_cold_fridge_vs_cooler/huhaxws/))
 ===== 200w =====
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 > I've got a 320 AH battery and 2 125W panels on my transit. It rarely goes under 90% here in california. Before solar I could go 1-2 weeks depending on outside temps. Only real load is lights, fan, [[food:refrigeration|fridge]], charging phones and [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|laptops]] ([[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverted]]). - shreddydkrueger((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/evueag/how_much_watt_does_your_solar_have_and_how_much/fg0lndn/))
+> I... use an [[https://amzn.to/2QCHLoQ|alpicool]] [[[food:refrigeration#compressor_refrigeration|compressor refrigerator]]], in my transit van. It has 200w of panels on the roof and a separate [[https://amzn.to/3411PEp|50Ah battleborn battery]] for powering things in the back (like the refrigerator). The 200w keeps the refrigerator running 24/7 with very little intervention needed. Every once in a while when it's cloudy for several days in a row I have to plug the van in if it's not getting driven a lot. The alternator charges the back when it's running, with a [[https://amzn.to/3yqTqb6|Victron smart relay]] in between the front and the back so that the back can't drain the starter battery when the van isn't running. - hoggernick((https://amzn.to/3yqTqb6))
+> I have an [[https://amzn.to/3G9YVhk|Alpicool T50]], a [[https://amzn.to/3s3oCuC|200w panel]] on the roof and a [[https://amzn.to/3ubiy6a|Bluetti EB70]]. The panel will charge the EB70 in about 6 hours, but it wouldn't really need to as the T50 will run, as a fridge no freezer, single zone, for about 32 hours on the EB70. Overnight run won't require a full charge. Ambient was in the 70s for that test and it will affect the run time if it's hotter or colder. -- piquat(https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/comments/se470h/keeping_food_cold_fridge_vs_cooler/huiv8uz/))
 ===== 300w =====
 > [300w panel and 200Ah bank] never dips below 70%. Not unusual to stay above 80 or 90%. 1.3cf [[https://amzn.to/3vDt44w|Engel chest fridge]], 10 minutes 600W (950W used) Microwave, [[https://amzn.to/3tqeBXA|Webasto heater]], [[https://amzn.to/3sICmut|MaxAir fan]], [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|Laptop]], Phones, Lights, 5 minutes 800W Water boiler.  Also glad we have [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|a shore power charger]] and can [[https://amzn.to/3cHjMvv|use the alternator]]. Each method has its use. -- MsNomer((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682))
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 > I have been using the [[https://amzn.to/35ZOM7F|Alpicool T50]] for a few months now on my solar setup and it's pretty good on energy. I spent a week in florida in December and it was using 500-600 watt hours in a sealed van two run fridge and freezer. But the bulk of the weather since I've used it is 60-70 daytime and 35-55 at night. Usually less than 200 watt hours as fridge only and 300-400 to use fridge/freezer. My fridge I keep set at 37 and when I use the freezer I set it to 20 degrees. I have 3 [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100-watt solar panels]] mounted flat on the roof and I reach full charge every single day unless it's bad weather. - rainelle95((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/l20a5c/alpicool_fridges/gk2is67/))
+> I use [[https://amzn.to/3Qx8Xy3|renogy panels]] with [[https://amzn.to/3Dg2V1G|a renogy adventurer controller]]. I have 3 of them wired in parallel connected to my [[https://amzn.to/3L5xGIT|100 amp hour lithium battery]]. This set up powers my fridge without concern and has plenty of power to spare for other things. - zacharyy((https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/xa655u/best_solar_panel/inv2al7/))
 ===== 400w =====
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 > 4 [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100 watt rigid panels]] the compact size, [[https://amzn.to/3eSqfXg|40a mppt charge controller]], 4 6v volt golf cart batteries sealed deep cycle AGM total 450ah, 800w and 1500w [[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverter]]. solar panels will be mounted on a vantech conversion van rack system -- expressvanman((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/ifghts/whats_your_power_setup_like/g2owm67/))
+> I'm running two 100ah lithium iron batteries (200ah total), using a Renogy DCC50s (50A) combination MPPT/DC-DC alternator charger, 400W of solar panels, and a Renogy 2000W Inverter/Charger with built-in transfer switch to charge off a 30A shore hookup. -- ironplated((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/umufdy/anyone_have_a_dual_solaralternator_setup_what_do/i846rfc/))
+> I have [[https://amzn.to/3qvnFeq|a 200w [Goal Zero] Boulder Briefcase]] I use with my [[https://amzn.to/3BzeC2x|Yeti 1500X Power Station]]. I also have two [[https://amzn.to/3DhWzz0|100w Renogy panels]] mounted on my Sprinter’s roof that charge two [[https://amzn.to/3TYK7tZ|Renogy 100ah agm batteries]]. -- inter71((https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/xa655u/best_solar_panel/int6as6/))
 ===== 500w =====
 > I have 520 watts on the roof of my 2008 Chevy Express Cargo. I think I could fit another 260watt panel up there.  Joseph_Grey((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28241&pid=356881#pid356881))
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-> We have 640w total from four 160w panels on the top of BoB. Feeds into a 200ah lithium battery.  Power draws are the 5 cubic foot fridge/freezer (12v), the MaxxFan in season, the microwave through the 1000w inverter. All that certainly does not need the 640w, even in the winter here in WA state. And then there's our 12v A/C unit. It draws 32-40 amps when operating. And when are we most likely to use it? When its warm and there's full sun. With the BlueSky MPPT controller, I can see 35-40 amps incoming from the panels. -- Zyzzyx((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682))
+> We have 640w total from four 160w panels on the top of BoB. Feeds into a 200ah [[https://amzn.to/3o2F62d|lithium battery]].  Power draws are the 5 cubic foot [[food:refrigeration|fridge/freezer (12v)]], the [[https://amzn.to/3sICmut|MaxxFan]] in season, the microwave through the 1000w [[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverter]]. All that certainly does not need the 640w, even in the winter here in WA state. And then there's our 12v A/C unit. It draws 32-40 amps when operating. And when are we most likely to use it? When its warm and there's full sun. With the [[https://amzn.to/3cJtg9F|BlueSky MPPT controller]], I can see 35-40 amps incoming from the panels. -- Zyzzyx((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682))
-> 570w of mono panel, 40A 4215BN tracer, 2x Duracell GC-2 6v, 75A Battery Doctor isolator, [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/converters/|10A DIY shore power converter]].  This yields ~420w in clear [and 100F) conditions and ~100w when completely overcast. [500w+ does happen, but it's rare in [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneled]] systems since they are already mostly charged by solar noon] -- frater secessus((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/07/29/solar-setup-info/)),((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/solar-install-completed/))
+> 570w of mono panel, [[https://amzn.to/3vBaSbw|40A 4215BN tracer]], 2x Duracell GC-2 6v, 75A [[https://amzn.to/3cHrx4B|Battery Doctor isolator]], [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/converters/|10A DIY]] [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|shore power converter]].  (old setup) This yields ~420w in clear [and 100F) conditions and ~100w when completely overcast. [500w+ does happen, but it's rare in [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneled]] systems since they are already mostly charged by solar noon] -- frater secessus((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/07/29/solar-setup-info/)),((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/solar-install-completed/))
-> We run 2 ~60w laptops, 2 phones, lights and a fridge (all 12v) on 600 Watts of panels with 3 125ah batteries. It works well unless it's overcast and rainy for a few days in a row.  We started with 400w and upgraded after running the batteries too low a few times. [deleted-unknown]((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/56adnx/im_about_to_buy_a_solar_system_but_i_have_no_clue/d8iso3i/))
+> We run 2 ~60w [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|laptops]], 2 phones, lights and [[food:refrigeration|a fridge]] (all 12v) on 600 Watts of panels with 3 125ah batteries. It works well unless it's overcast and rainy for a few days in a row.  We started with 400w and upgraded after running the batteries too low a few times. [deleted-unknown]((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/56adnx/im_about_to_buy_a_solar_system_but_i_have_no_clue/d8iso3i/))
+===== 800w =====
+> 800w... 4x [[https://amzn.to/3K1QXJu|SOK 206Ah]] LFP....3000w inverter I’ve got a window AC on the back of my van. My pup runs hot and it’s important to me to have her comfortable, even at hot beach days, or desert days. Whatever it may be, i’d rather have her comfortable than not. I also have a doggy cam that runs pretty much 24/7 that monitors both my dog and the van when we’re away from it (for security), as well as powering my laptop, phone, lights, water pump, outlets, and my cooking devices (air fryer lol & coffee pot) -- CommunicationDue6325((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/t274w3/anyone_have_a_800w_solar_system_finishing_my/))
+> 750w of used solar farm poly panel, [[https://amzn.to/3h54DGt|EpEver 50A 5415AN controller]], [[https://mouse.mousetrap.net/boondocking/lithium.html|100Ah Rebel Batteries LiFePO4]], 75A [[https://amzn.to/3cHrx4B|Battery Doctor isolator]], [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/converters/|10A DIY]] [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|shore power converter]].  (new setup) -- frater secessus((https://mouse.mousetrap.net/boondocking/parts.html#power))
 ===== 1000w+ =====
-> 1080 watts theoretical, which corresponds to about 950 to 1000 watts in full summer sun, although I have seen as much as 1100 watts on a really cold sunny morning (must have been some cloud reflections too).  They are flat mounted but with nothing shading them... I have the Midnite Classic 150 solar charge controller set for the correct absorption time for my rather small 24V 125 AH bank.  I probably under estimated the time it is truely at 100%, it is more like 95% at 11:30am and then stays in float until it is 100% a few hours later (but only using about 60 to 80 watts of the solar during that time). -- IGBT((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=23717&pid=287739#pid287739))
+> 1080 watts theoretical, which corresponds to about 950 to 1000 watts in full summer sun, although I have seen as much as 1100 watts on a really cold sunny morning (must have been some cloud reflections too).  They are flat mounted but with nothing shading them... I have [[https://amzn.to/3cGKkx7|the Midnite Classic 150 solar charge controller]] set for the correct absorption time for my rather small 24V 125 AH bank.  I probably underestimated the time it is truely at 100%, it is more like 95% at 11:30am and then stays in float until it is 100% a few hours later (but only using about 60 to 80 watts of the solar during that time). -- IGBT((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=23717&pid=287739#pid287739))
 > 1185w system and ... 675 Ah bank -- jimindenver((1185w system and the low end could easily run off the 675 Ah bank))
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 > I have 1,380 with a 6,000 watt battery bank.... I sized for the worst case with a smaller battery bank that I know will get refilled each day.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-How-many-watts-is-your-Solar-setup?pid=93355#pid93355)) \\ The reason I said 6,000w is it's a more universal number, my bank is 24v @ 250 amp hours so 24*250=6,000 but I could have achieved the same thing with the same four 125ah batteries with a 48v/125ah bank or a 12v/500ah battery bank.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-How-many-watts-is-your-Solar-setup?pid=93429#pid93429)) -- TucsonAZ
-> ... 945w solar array feeding a 102 amp hour group 31 Northstar AGM battery... The battery is bulk charged fast on cloudy mornings.  On sunny mornings if you are not watching closely you will miss the bulk charge \\ 3 LG 315w panels in their rack cover the entire [6x10 cargo trailer] roof. \\ Morningstar tristar MPPT 60.  The inverter is a Magnum MSH3012 "hybrid" with load support to allow one to start tools with large starting loads by dipping into the battery bank for a moment.  To run heavy loads all day, my 2000w peak Yamaha  generator comes into play.  Options are good. -- 29chico((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28169))
+> ... 945w solar array feeding a 102 amp hour group 31 Northstar AGM battery... The battery is bulk charged fast on cloudy mornings.  On sunny mornings if you are not watching closely you will miss the bulk charge \\ 3 LG 315w panels in their rack cover the entire [6x10 cargo trailer] roof. \\ [[https://amzn.to/2OA981P|Morningstar tristar MPPT 60]].  The inverter is a [[https://amzn.to/30Qljde|a Magnum MSH3012]] "hybrid" with load support to allow one to start tools with large starting loads by dipping into the battery bank for a moment.  To run heavy loads all day, my [[https://amzn.to/3rYB4e8|2000w peak Yamaha generator]] comes into play.  Options are good. -- 29chico((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28169))
+> 960w of Renogy panels power air conditioner and trailer. [[https://amzn.to/3cJu1zt|L80 charge controller]]((PWM)).   DannyB1954((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-d2PaYRnuw))
-> 960w of Renogy panels power air conditioner and trailer. L80 charge controller.   DannyB1954((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-d2PaYRnuw))
+> 12kWh primary battery Bank 1.2kW solar array I run AC, [[https://amzn.to/3eRqLEQ|induction cooktop]], lights, Alexa, smart home stuff, TV, a [[food:refrigeration|12-volt fridge]], and probably other stuff that I forget. -- time2van((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/fjqgb5/tell_me_about_your_solar_setup/fkpm49l/))
-> 12kWh primary battery Bank 1.2kW solar array I run AC, induction cooktop, lights, Alexa, smart home stuff, TV, a 12-volt fridge, and probably other stuff that I forget. -- time2van((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/fjqgb5/tell_me_about_your_solar_setup/fkpm49l/))
+> 655ah of [Lifeline AGM] batteries... 960w of solar on the roof...mostly I use it for A/C so me and the pups stay cool in the summer, and my [[https://amzn.to/38S8DqH|gaming laptop]] for VR. -- frankvagabond303((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/igqmig/655ah_of_batteries_3275_usable_ah_only_470lbs_of/))
-> 655ah of [Lifeline AGM] batteries... 960w of solar on the roof...mostly I use it for A/C so me and the pups stay cool in the summer, and my gaming laptop for VR. -- frankvagabond303((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/igqmig/655ah_of_batteries_3275_usable_ah_only_470lbs_of/))
+>  have 1,200w solar panels flat on top of my cargo trailer and they produce 3kwh/day over a summer (longer) day. The trailer has a 9,000BTU (120v) mini-split and it operates between 1kwh - 5kwh / day depending on temperature extremes to cool/heat 100sq ft well insulated. -- OffgridInTheCityu((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/mppt-question.24235/post-286138))

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