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mixing solar panel voltages within a single solar array

Are there any problem running different voltage panels as part of the same solar string. I have a SB1800u and 10 PW100...
John Anderson 9

PV powered circulator pump for AET solar hot water system undersized PV panel

Any folks have experience with the March pumps supplied with the AET hot water system kits? My system was supplied with a 12 vol...
9

Debugging a failed RV solar system

Hi, I purchased an RV Kit from altE store 4 years ago, comprising 2 80W panels, and a BZ240 charge controller. THe inst...
Chris Tann 9

Should I use Trojan or Interstate batteries?

I'm torn between price and distance to travel. Interstate dealer is approx. 30 miles away, about a 1 hour trip, and Trojan ...
Gordon DeBower 9

Charge controller and Diversion Load Controller on the same system?

Hi again all, So, my next project will be to set up a small system that will: a.) charge a battery via PV->...
Ryan Bond 8

Variable flow Hydro Generation

I have a stream that varies seasonally. Is there a type of turbine I can use that can handle different amounts of gallons/minute...
Richard Mathis 8

mounting kaneka 60 60w panels

i live in the northwest and will be installing 4 kaneka 60 60w panels on a dual axis array.  which array will these panels ...
Lee Stubbe 8

12v Switches for interior lights/outlets

I've researched around and keep finding that normal household switches are not DC rated.  I'm curious what you al...
Fritz Frerichs 8

which dc motor to use

   ok i would love to make a wind tubine but have no information on what type of dc motor produces electicity. I have heard fr...
Nathan Plass 8

Three phase Solar Power for commercial use

Hey everyone, I'm currently designing a three phase solar power system for commercial use. I've pretty much d...
Adam Cu 8

Adding a battery bank

I have a bank of six Surrette 4-CS-17PS 546Ah batteries in series for 24V, installed in 2008.  I would like to now double m...
Thomas Anderson 8

Unisolar Module or is there better?

We have a 33ft sailboat, with a sm. refrig drawing approx. 24watts, and other minimal draws (led lites, and very little other st...
Bob Pullen 8

Help with Electrical component of turbine

Hey, I am working on a vertical axis water turbine for my thesis project, and I am running into some problems trying to...
Bob M 8

Combining Grid power and solar power

Hi, I want to install a solar PV system along with grid power such that when there is a deficit of solar energy, I has ...
Tech Guy 8

Outback MPPT controller Help with Voc, Vpm, Ipm, Isc and nominal voltages.

Proposed PV Installation with Sharp or Sanyo modules: Tracker: Wattsun AZ-225 Tracker Controller: Outback MX60 or F...
Simon Cole 8

Wind Turbine going Overvoltage

Issue:  I have a H-100 Whisper Wind turbine and it is set up for 48 volt operation.  I have the optional remote digita...
Eric F 8

Concentrating Regular PV's

I'd expect this has come up before, but is there some info available on how much extra sunlight you can pump onto any of th...
Bob Fiske 8

Battery Bank Configuration - Wiring

I have 12 x 110 Ah batteries @ 12 volt, I'm experience voltage drops with small loads on the inverter. What is the...
Steve M 8

Modified sine Wave VS Pure Sine Wave Inverters.

I'm putting together an alarm system for my remote off-grid cabin and have found that I need a Pure Sine wave inverter to r...
Paul Smith 8

Been reading and thinking but can't seem to find an answer

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Mark Osborne 8

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