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opinion:solar:sizing [2022/05/24 15:16] frater_secessus [solar panels] |
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* if you live in an area with relatively little sun, like the American Northwest. | * if you live in an area with relatively little sun, like the American Northwest. | ||
* if you want to run more [[electrical: | * if you want to run more [[electrical: | ||
- | * if you live offgrid full time (FT) | + | * if you live offgrid full time (FT) or spend long periods [[camping: |
- | * to run things off [[electrical: | + | * to run things off [[electrical: |
* to charge a bigger [[electrical: | * to charge a bigger [[electrical: | ||
- | * to charge lead-chemistries | + | * to charge lead-chemistry |
You will **need somewhat less solar** | You will **need somewhat less solar** | ||
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* if you live in an area with a great deal of sun, like the American Southwest. | * if you live in an area with a great deal of sun, like the American Southwest. | ||
* if you camp recreationally mainly in the summer when solar harvest is easier | * if you camp recreationally mainly in the summer when solar harvest is easier | ||
- | * if you [[electrical: | + | * if you [[electrical: |
* if you live in the vehicle part time (PT) and can charge consistently from [[electrical: | * if you live in the vehicle part time (PT) and can charge consistently from [[electrical: | ||
* if you voluntarily reduce your power consumption | * if you voluntarily reduce your power consumption | ||
* if you time-shift loads to periods like the afternoon when [[electrical: | * if you time-shift loads to periods like the afternoon when [[electrical: | ||
+ | * to charge lithium banks | ||
==== solar charge controller ==== | ==== solar charge controller ==== | ||
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* disadvantages - in-place camping makes DC-DC charging less cost-effective. | * disadvantages - in-place camping makes DC-DC charging less cost-effective. | ||
- | This isn't a game or vacation anymore; | + | FT boondocking |
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. |