Hey Everyone,
I am engaged in high intensity circular logic (tail chasing) trying to nail down the details on the solar system for my RV.
I did my load calculations and found that I do not have enough space or budget to be completely sufficient with solar. I will have generator backup. So, I plan on installing the most capacity that space & budget permit. I do hope that, with some lifestyle modifications, I can minimize generator run.
I do NOT have the option of tilting my panels so I intend to overpanel a bit. I also spend part of the Winter in Seattle.
Here is my tentative plan:
6 x Sparkfun SMX260 panels (1560 watts)
Watts (STC), W 260
Maximum Power (Vmp) 30.7 V
Maximum Current (Imp) 8.47 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.9 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.98 A
1 x Midnght Classic OR Morningstar TS-45 MPPT charge controller
4 x L-16 Batteries 6V-370A/H OR 8 x GC2 Batteries 6V-215A/H wired for 24V
1 x Xantrex Prosine 1800 Inverter (24v)
1 x Trimetric TM-2030 Battery Monitor
1 x Battery charger - Suggestions??
Questions:
Do you see any glaring issues with my selection?
Can you make recommendations regarding charge controller choice?
Can you make recommendations regarding charger selection. I have heard mixed reviews on the Iota and not much else.
I know somebody is going to mention that I am looking at hanging 1500w of panels on a system that can only utilize 1000w. Answer: Seattle in December.
Any input is appreciated.
S.
I am engaged in high intensity circular logic (tail chasing) trying to nail down the details on the solar system for my RV.
I did my load calculations and found that I do not have enough space or budget to be completely sufficient with solar. I will have generator backup. So, I plan on installing the most capacity that space & budget permit. I do hope that, with some lifestyle modifications, I can minimize generator run.
I do NOT have the option of tilting my panels so I intend to overpanel a bit. I also spend part of the Winter in Seattle.
Here is my tentative plan:
6 x Sparkfun SMX260 panels (1560 watts)
Watts (STC), W 260
Maximum Power (Vmp) 30.7 V
Maximum Current (Imp) 8.47 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.9 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.98 A
1 x Midnght Classic OR Morningstar TS-45 MPPT charge controller
4 x L-16 Batteries 6V-370A/H OR 8 x GC2 Batteries 6V-215A/H wired for 24V
1 x Xantrex Prosine 1800 Inverter (24v)
1 x Trimetric TM-2030 Battery Monitor
1 x Battery charger - Suggestions??
Questions:
Do you see any glaring issues with my selection?
Can you make recommendations regarding charge controller choice?
Can you make recommendations regarding charger selection. I have heard mixed reviews on the Iota and not much else.
I know somebody is going to mention that I am looking at hanging 1500w of panels on a system that can only utilize 1000w. Answer: Seattle in December.
Any input is appreciated.
S.
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