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opinion:solar:sizing [2022/05/24 15:16]
frater_secessus [solar panels]
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frater_secessus [fulltime boondocking]
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   * disadvantages - in-place camping makes DC-DC charging less cost-effective.  Entire life must be powered, not just recreational loads while camping. [[electrical:solar:sizing#your_reserve_needs|Days of autonomy]] == forever.   * disadvantages - in-place camping makes DC-DC charging less cost-effective.  Entire life must be powered, not just recreational loads while camping. [[electrical:solar:sizing#your_reserve_needs|Days of autonomy]] == forever.
  
-This isn't a game or vacation anymore;  //this is your life//. You need power every day and under all conditions.  The most reliable way to do this is by [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneling]] (having massive solar to account for all weather conditions), although you could do it with smaller solar [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|combined with]] a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. +FT boondocking game or vacation anymore;  //this is your life//. You need power every day and under all conditions.  The most reliable way to do this is by [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneling]] (having massive solar to account for all weather conditions), although you could do it with smaller solar [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|combined with]] a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. 
  
 Battery banks tend to be either lithium or flooded 6v golf cart((CG2)) batteries in series, both of which have lifetime $/kAh costs under $2.   Battery banks tend to be either lithium or flooded 6v golf cart((CG2)) batteries in series, both of which have lifetime $/kAh costs under $2.  
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