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--- opinion:solar:sizing [2022/05/24 15:18]
frater_secessus [fulltime boondocking]
+++ opinion:solar:sizing [2022/11/08 19:29]
frater_secessus [solar panels]
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     * if you want to run more [[electrical:12v:loads|loads]]
     * if you live offgrid full time (FT)
-    * to run things off [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] rather than 12v
+    * to run things off [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] rather than 12v((due to inversion losses, typically at least 10%))
     * to charge a bigger [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery|battery bank]]
-    * to charge lead-chemistries (FLA, AGM, Gel) rather than lithium
+    * to charge lead-chemistry (FLA, AGM, Gel) banks
 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 camp recreationally mainly in the summer when solar harvest is easier
-    * if you [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|augment solar]] with [[electrical:generator|generator]],  [[electrical:12v:alternator|isolator]], etc
+    * if you [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|augment solar]] with [[electrical:generator|generator]],  [[electrical:12v:alternator|isolator]], [[electrical:converter|shore power]] etc
     * if you live in the vehicle part time (PT) and can charge consistently from [[electrical:converter|shore power]] when not camping.
     * if you voluntarily reduce your power consumption
     * if you time-shift loads to periods like the afternoon when [[electrical:solar:nonessential|excess power]] is available
+    * to charge lithium banks
 ==== solar charge controller ====

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