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Posted by Bill Todd on Jun 16, 2008 02:19 pm

#1 - Renewable Energy > Technical Discussion: Other > Tool Shed Application

I am looking to create a small off-grid system to provide for some lights and use an occasional power tool in my tool shed.

I am thinking to marry an Advent AS 50W panel with a Xantrex X1500 Battery/Inverter system. (I like this unit because I can also wheel it to the house during a power outage.)

Question: For a single AS50 panel, is a charge controller required/recommended? If so, which would you suggest. I've read the X1500 manual and it is a little vague on this subject.

Also, I am looking at the SunWize adjustable pole mounts for the AS50 Panel. Their data sheet doesn't give dimensions. Any suggestion here?

Thanks in advance to all respondents.

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