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PV for Dummies IT'S NOT THAT HARD!
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stmbtwle: PV for Dummies... IT'S NOT THAT HARD! I was asked to do this by another member, who while quite accomplished with Solar Thermal, had concluded...
OFF GRID SYSTEM DESIGN
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Diallodjeri: Hello folks, I hope you guys can help me rectify anything that is not going to work as intended in this diagram. Here's the set up I want to adopt...
batteries are going down with no load
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stmbtwle: I can't understand why the batteries are losing voltage. I have two 80 watt panels connected. I am still shopping for cable, looking for the best...
cable confusion
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edurbrow: I need at least 20m x 2 cable. The cable I have has this printed on it: TüV 2 PfG 1169 PV1-F 1x4mm2 Shanghai Jinyou Jinhong Electric Wire Cable...
Connectors: which is male and which is female?
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Fred: Which connector is male and which is female? Which goes to positive and which goes to negative? I'm very confused because some solar web sites call...
Newbie question(s)
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tacman7: Hi All, Total newbie here. I apologize if these questions have been covered -- I just couldn't find it in the search... My setup is to be used...
Newbie question(s)
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2002sheds: Hi All, Total newbie here. I apologize if these questions have been covered -- I just couldn't find it in the search... My setup is to be used...
single inverter vs. micro inverters
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razrV: Planning 80 panel system...1 installer says single inverter as good sun, no shade...another says micro inverters on each panel. Who leans which way?...
Clear Sky Irradiation
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Rick H Parker: Hi All, I am curious to understand what's mean by clear sky irradiation. Would be great if you could share some links to it. Thank you.
Inverter Charger Question
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colinmcc: My current house electrical panel is 240 split phase I am trying to install a 24vdc inverter/charger Most I see give you two wire 240 volt I dont...
How do I calculate the irradiation from irradiance?
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Rick H Parker: Hi All, I have a data logger that is pushing irradiance data every minute which means 1441 lines/day of irradiance data. From that how do I...
Why can't I find anyone who has the slightest idea how lead-acid batteries work?
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Tedx: I go to Battery University and read that the most comprehensive way to test the health of a lead-acid battery is with a hydrometer. I check every...
What elements do I need to power a 12V 3-5A device with a solar panel for 3 hours each day?
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stmbtwle: Hello, I am totally new to the subject: I need to mount a solar panel power supply to power a 12V 3-5A device (3A will probably...
The world is watching California open the way for the development of clean electricity
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stmbtwle: Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that puts California on an ambitious path: --Using 100% clean electricity(such as solar/wind energy) by 2045. ...
Why the energy production will be weaker when the Solar PV panel lack of inspection?
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stmbtwle: I was recently asked by others,Why the energy production will be weaker when the Solar PV panel lack of inspection?I thought about it for the...
Running a pool pump
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stmbtwle: Can I run a pool pump , using the correct amount of panels and micro inverters , directly or do I need to grid tie .
Supplemental solar for a hot tub
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stmbtwle: Glad I found this site, this is my first solar project (apart from those solar garden lights you stick in the ground). I want to see if I can reduce...
ground mount tracker frame
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colinmcc: I am looking for a set of plans for a ground mount top of pole single axis tracker frame. I will be mounting 4 100 watt panels on it. I already have...
Calculating the number of equivalent trees/Co2 avoided
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Kolumam: Hi All, I wanna calculate the number of equivalent trees from CO2 avoided(kg). Assuming the solar is producing electricity for 20 years.
Your Take....Chinese Inverters...Pros and Cons
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Rick H Parker: Hey guys....I've been testing this Chinese Inverter company for nearly a year now. So far it's performed surprisingly well. It did have some issues...
very new to off grid just making sure im starting right...
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TyrannosaurusRob: Hey all, obviously very new to solar and i want to make sure im doing everything right, i would prefer not to burn my cabin down. So more or...
Very new at this
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Metalfiber: I have a small cabin I have been powering by generator when I am there (on the weekend). It is very over kill in the winter since I only power a TV....
24v battery
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stmbtwle: Pls I need an expert to guild me up on this site,i want to install an off grid solar system to charge 1.5kva inverter system to be charging with...
need help batteries
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jjackstone: I ran across some 12 volt batteries that I can pick up fairly cheap And I would like to know if they would be good batteries for a solar set up ...
Help With wattage calculations?
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Rick H Parker: Hi all, New to this solar off grid. I have read so much head about to explode. I have ten 12volt 80Amp AGM batteries. I'm not sure if I calculating...

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