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opinion:solar:sizing [2022/05/24 15:12] frater_secessus [days of reserve] |
opinion:solar:sizing [2022/05/24 15:15] frater_secessus [battery bank] |
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In general, bigger systems (higher wattage panels, bigger controllers, | In general, bigger systems (higher wattage panels, bigger controllers, | ||
- | Broadly speaking, lithium chemistries are most cost-effective when the camping experience is expected to last for many years and the batteries stored inside.((Note that it is false economy to pay for 10 years of battery cycling (as with lithium) if one is going to wreck it in 2 years)). | + | |
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Once you know your daily power and reserve requirements you can spec out a battery | Once you know your daily power and reserve requirements you can spec out a battery | ||
+ | Broadly speaking, lithium chemistries are most cost-effective when the camping experience is expected to last for many years and the batteries stored inside.((Note that it is false economy to pay for 10 years of battery cycling (as with lithium) if one is going to wreck it in 2 years)). | ||
Having an **undersized bank** means //running out of power// at night. | Having an **undersized bank** means //running out of power// at night. | ||
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IMO, with lead chemistries((flooded, | IMO, with lead chemistries((flooded, | ||
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+ | After figuring your rough capacity requirements, | ||
You will **need somewhat more Ah capacity** | You will **need somewhat more Ah capacity** |