My issue is that I'm in SW Ohio, we get only one sunny day, then two severely overcast days. From Dec 14 to Jan 7, there were only two days of full sun. Most days I get 12V 10A out of the charge controller due to the overcast skies. I know there are a lot of upgrades I need, but my goal is to run my energy-efficient fridge (1kW/day), and I can't with this setup yet.
Some ideas:
1) Add 6 more panels (I like the renogy 100w monos for their low profile. I don't like advertising I have panels, and these are sideways, close to the ground), wire them as I have below, and parallel them into the circuit. That would give me another 9A of power. Yes, I know it would top out quickly on sunny days, but most of our days are overcast, and 9 more amps would make it work.
2) Go 24V and PSW inverter. I know mine is a piece of crap, and PSW 24V is the way to go. What I don't know is if it will be enough change to power my fridge.
3) I could go with a larger charge controller, I'm sure I will. I've been looking at a Midnite Solar 80a charge controller and the six more panels.
4) The end result I want is six more panels, an 80A CC, two more batteries, and a real inverter. What do you all think?
Mike and SolarKing have been immensely helpful so far, if they comment, listen!
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Some ideas:
1) Add 6 more panels (I like the renogy 100w monos for their low profile. I don't like advertising I have panels, and these are sideways, close to the ground), wire them as I have below, and parallel them into the circuit. That would give me another 9A of power. Yes, I know it would top out quickly on sunny days, but most of our days are overcast, and 9 more amps would make it work.
2) Go 24V and PSW inverter. I know mine is a piece of crap, and PSW 24V is the way to go. What I don't know is if it will be enough change to power my fridge.
3) I could go with a larger charge controller, I'm sure I will. I've been looking at a Midnite Solar 80a charge controller and the six more panels.
4) The end result I want is six more panels, an 80A CC, two more batteries, and a real inverter. What do you all think?
Mike and SolarKing have been immensely helpful so far, if they comment, listen!
Screenshot at 2017-04-29 14-56-45.png
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