Looking to eliminate the use of our portable suitcase 2000w generator while out cruising so I've begun researching a solar set-up.
Lots of info out there and trying to get the best bang for my buck (there's something new right, lol).
INFO;
Boat - Bayliner 3055, looking to mount flexible panels on the bimini in two available spaces, 31" x 80" each.
Batteries - House = 4x Trojan T105 6V golf cart (7 years old), mounted in engine compartment, two on each side out board of engines.
Loads - Fridge, 5-6 amps when running (approx. 40-50% of the time), coffee maker, kettle, TV/DVD at night, LED lights throughout, cell/laptop chargers.
Location - Vancouver, BC
OBJECTIVES;
I want to build a reasonable quality/reliable system and utilize the available mounting space to maximize panel wattage.
PROPOSED SYSTEM;
EPSOLAR Tracer3215BN 30A MPPT Controller with MT50 and Remote Temp. Sensor
http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.ph.../573/am_id/136
Plan to mount the CC in a compartment just fwd of the engine compartment where the Xantrex Freedom 2000 inverter/charger is located.
4x 80W Monocrystalline Silicon, 28 Cells, voltage (vmp): 15.4V, Currant (Imp): 5.19A, Cell efficiency: 20% Sunpower cells.
Cables - MC-4 connectors, 8AWG, approx. 20' from panels to where the charge controller will mount
Remote Monitor - MT50, located in cabin.
RTS - since the CC is in a different compartment than the batteries are.
Installation - plan to wire up the 4x 80W panels in series. Connect the CC output to batteries at the 0/2AWG terminals on the Xantrex Freedom 2000 inverter/charger.
QUESTIONS
1) With 320 watts, should this set up keep my batteries up where I won't need to run the generator?
2) My research and sourcing led me to many offerings of these parts from China suppliers at considerable savings to the local guys. Want to support the local but need to be cost efficient too. Given we're talking the exact same parts, either here or from overseas, where should I buy?
Please offer up your opinions, experience and suggestions on my proposed system.
Thank you all in advance.
Cheers
Lots of info out there and trying to get the best bang for my buck (there's something new right, lol).
INFO;
Boat - Bayliner 3055, looking to mount flexible panels on the bimini in two available spaces, 31" x 80" each.
Batteries - House = 4x Trojan T105 6V golf cart (7 years old), mounted in engine compartment, two on each side out board of engines.
Loads - Fridge, 5-6 amps when running (approx. 40-50% of the time), coffee maker, kettle, TV/DVD at night, LED lights throughout, cell/laptop chargers.
Location - Vancouver, BC
OBJECTIVES;
I want to build a reasonable quality/reliable system and utilize the available mounting space to maximize panel wattage.
PROPOSED SYSTEM;
EPSOLAR Tracer3215BN 30A MPPT Controller with MT50 and Remote Temp. Sensor
http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.ph.../573/am_id/136
Plan to mount the CC in a compartment just fwd of the engine compartment where the Xantrex Freedom 2000 inverter/charger is located.
4x 80W Monocrystalline Silicon, 28 Cells, voltage (vmp): 15.4V, Currant (Imp): 5.19A, Cell efficiency: 20% Sunpower cells.
Cables - MC-4 connectors, 8AWG, approx. 20' from panels to where the charge controller will mount
Remote Monitor - MT50, located in cabin.
RTS - since the CC is in a different compartment than the batteries are.
Installation - plan to wire up the 4x 80W panels in series. Connect the CC output to batteries at the 0/2AWG terminals on the Xantrex Freedom 2000 inverter/charger.
QUESTIONS
1) With 320 watts, should this set up keep my batteries up where I won't need to run the generator?
2) My research and sourcing led me to many offerings of these parts from China suppliers at considerable savings to the local guys. Want to support the local but need to be cost efficient too. Given we're talking the exact same parts, either here or from overseas, where should I buy?
Please offer up your opinions, experience and suggestions on my proposed system.
Thank you all in advance.
Cheers
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