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Help with choosing solar DC water pump

I am trying to buy and size the appropriate pump for my water storage. My water is to come from a small constant f...
Paul Saunders 3

Ice free water

I'm new to solar energy experimentation.  I would like to make a small system to keep my horse's water warm this ...
Andrea Christenot 15

Help with 48v to 12v

Need some quick help with a situation. I have a 48v battery and a 12v inverter. As a temporary set up till I can get my 48v inve...
Troy Amason 4

Grid Tie Solar system

Hello. . .   I am researching a Grid Tie Solar system - no batteries.  I have selected the PV array - 24Vdc/20...
Jack Spamless 1

Why aren't reflectors used in PV arrays?

I've often wondered why photovoltaic panels are not used in conjunction with reflectors of some type to channel more light ...
Travis M 3

Water turbine...really confused...

Hello, Im new to the alternative energy scene but im doing my best to get into it, Im currently in the works of building a cabin...
Scotty Lucas 0

Solaroll water heater

I have and old Solaroll rubber mat solar water heater with copper manifold.  It has worked wonderfully for 28 years but now...
Sam Avery 5

PV array

What is the most common point of failure for a photovoltaic system.  PV panel? connection point? PV panel?  wiring? &#...
David A 6

XW inverter/charger network

The XW manual shows a network connection.  Is this just for the XW remote control station or is this by some chance an info...
David A 0

proper generator to battery hook up?

I have a small, over extended 12vdc solar system that I am upgrading, but meanwhile I use a 10kw Lister-Petter gen-set attached ...
Jeff Lind 3

Ballast system for flat roof

I will be installing a fairly large array on a flat membrane roof.  Does anyone have info on ballast systems, how much weig...
Sam Avery 0

off grid battery sizing help

I am planning a possible off grid micro hydro PV system.  My maximum daily AC load at 120V will be 10kW.  I plan on us...
Jeff Roberts 3

Off-Grid Solar Project - 2KW+ - Request for Feedback

Off-Grid Solar Project Harbor Freight – Part# 90599 Maximum current, 3000 mA. 15 watts max per panel. Pea...
Jack Spamless 16

need a little help with my first solar experience

Hello , I started researching solar a couple of months ago in preparing to build my system this spring. First of all some backgr...
Damon Hyde 0

XW Hybrid Inverter

I see the Xantrex hybrid inverter says it is a inverter and charger.  In the manual it shows the system with and without th...
David A 1

small light and battery charge controller (SORLSR-6-5L) but FOR WIND??

I'm interested in using this device to charge agm or lead acid batteries from a small wind application.  Can the contr...
Brian Segers 2

OutBack FlexMax 80

Is OutBack trying to be misleading? When sizing the electrical for a PV source circuit for example; wire size, disconnects,...
Thomas Allen Schmidt 3

Help with small system sizing!

Hey guys. I am trying to size a small PV system for a battery bank to power my 2 pool pumps. I have never sized a battery bank a...
Jeffrey Guevara 4

solar pond pumps

Hi!  I am a science teacher in Midland TX and know nothing about installing solar power but am capable of learning.  &...
Emmy Ulmschneider 2

Crystalline or Amorphous

Dear all, I want to install Solar module for my office (Grid Connected System) please someone recommend me between Crystalline o...
Charnon Chupong 2

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