Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2022/04/12 21:39]
frater_secessus [Limitations of solar]
+++ electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2022/09/10 18:09]
frater_secessus [Limitations of solar]
@@ Line 37: / Line 37: @@
 A crude rule of thumb might be meaningful solar harvest is possible only when the sun is throwing well-defined shadows on the ground.
+[[electrical:12v:alternator|Alternator charging]] helps [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|address the shortcomings]] of solar charging, and //vice versa//, so it is a common combination.
 ===== How solar power works =====
@@ Line 121: / Line 122: @@
 ==== solar ready ====
-RVs that are sold as "solar ready" typically have a connector and wiring from Zamp.  It is more apt to call it "Zamp solar kit ready" as normal panels cannot be attached to the Zamp port. Here is [[https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f221/a-frame-solar-ready-71071.html#post740529|Zamp's description of Solar Ready]].
+RVs that are sold as "solar ready" typically have a connector and wiring from Zamp.  It is more apt to call it "Zamp solar kit ready" as normal panels cannot be attached to the Zamp port. Here is [[https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f221/a-frame-solar-ready-71071.html#post740529|Zamp's description of Solar Ready]], which uses panels with built-in controllers.
 It is been judged harshly by some users:

RV and vandwellers wiki