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Xantrex MPPT low output problemsI've got a Xantrex MPPT charge controller (60A) in my off-grid system, and recently in the mornings as the sun rises, the o... |
Matthew E | 28 |
newbie, here! had an oddly low state of chargeHello, folks, Im new here.Let me give a complex rundown of my system first.
pv panels: 6 =100 watt renogy monocrystalyne pan... |
Adam Meredith | 18 |
Mixing battery sizes in one battery bank?I have a 12V battery bank, with two 100Ah AGM batteries, and two 200Ah AGM batteries. Is this advisable, or should they al... |
Matthew E | 14 |
How many pcs of the 120W solar panel do I need?Hi,
I have a project that is:
System current: 14A
Operating voltage: 240V
Operating hr: 6hr
Panel opera... |
Eric Lee | 12 |
Using marine batteryHello guys,
I am trying to restart my system and cant afford to by the batteries that I need new now. Bought two used Rolls... |
A. Hayles | 10 |
Battery Charging/Sizing Solar System (new to solar)Hi all,
I just got my first solar system all setup. I bought a used 110 watt Mitsubishi solar panel and a morning sta... |
Travis A | 10 |
Situational SystemI have a desire to get an expandable solar system started. I have quite a few issues that I think might be expensive problems. M... |
Joe B | 9 |
Stumped on inverter selection!Hello all, I'm finally ready to replace my unreliable, modified sine wave inverter with a quality unit and my numbers hav... |
Adam Meredith | 8 |
solar panel mounting I want to mount 3 sharp 240w solar panels on my south wall of an off grid log cabin.I have 3 on garage roof facing south ... |
James Anspaugh | 7 |
Time to get serious designing my off-grid home solutionThe first step was taking my garage / workshop off-grid. With 4 Kyocera and 4 Mitsu 125w panels, and an Air-X wind generat... |
Travis M | 7 |
"24V" PV & 12V battery charge controller?Hi,
We are getting a donation of a 215Wp panel for a small school system in Nicaragua. That's great, but the Voc ... |
Michel Maupoux | 7 |
'hard shading' causing panel failure?I have had a 3kw grid tied system on my house for 8 years. Two parallel strings of 9 panels on either side of a dormer to a Sunn... |
James J | 7 |
Xantrex C35I have a question for anyone that has a C series controller? Does anyone use this controller in diversion mode with both solar A... |
Max Schulte | 7 |
typical power use spreadsheetsI am trying to design a system that will power off grid 4 apartments.
I sure could use some typical power consumption spread... |
Tom Kelly | 6 |
Did I architect this right ?I am new to altE and am very pleased with the site and the education available.
I will be purchasing a new solar system and... |
Peter Emmel | 6 |
NEWBIE: Is a generator compatable with off grid solarHi there,
Newbie question (and I suspect many more to come)
Northern Minnesota location.
I have a 100... |
Terry LaValle | 6 |
Should I Even try to DIY a PV Solar install?I've got a 1500 sqft cabin that sits way off the main road. The power company wants almost $15,000 to run their cable... |
Tom Mathis | 6 |
Solar charger controller question??Hi Guys,
I have 840watts off solar panels, and 25 12v 72a/h deep cycle batteries, and I'm wandering if my solars w... |
Marcin Rzeszotko | 6 |
Alt-E SOLARVOYAGER ™ Gold PV RV KITAnyone have any experience with this kit? Using the calculators here, it will meet my needs on my RV. You guys that know wha... |
Tim H | 6 |
Benefits of nuclear energyWhy choose nuclear energy:
Nuclear energy when harnessed properly can be used as an efficient source of energy to generate e... |
Robert Mathew | 6 |
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