Hi All,
I am looking to set up a small off grid solar system and would appreciate some advise and pointing to specific cables etc I might need.
I have bought the following so far:
Renogy 2pcs 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (Compact Design) Ideal for Off Grid PV System on Motorhome, Caravan, Campervan or Boat
12v 115AH Expedition Plus AGM Leisure Battery (EXP12-115)
EPEVER Qaurora MPPT Solar Charge Controller Tracer AN Series 10A/20A/30A/40A with 12V/24V DC Automatically Identifying System Voltage(40A)
I plan to set the 2 solar panels up in series producing 37.8V and 5.29 amps.
I believe my MPPT solar charge controller is good for up to 100V input from solar panels.
My question (sorry nubie question) is if the panels are operating in series at 37.8V then can this still be a 12V system on the battery? Does the fact I only have 1 12V battery mean that the battery is the deciding factor in the off grid systems voltage?
I would appreciate it if anyone could advise (and provide links if possible) to the cabling that I would require to connect everything up and any fuses or circuit breakers I would need as I am struggling to understand this part.
I plan to use this off grid system as an emergency backup to charge essential devices and provide some LED lighting.
Any advise on the connectors that could be used to connect items to the solar charge controller (phone etc) so they can charge would also be highly appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Ben
I am looking to set up a small off grid solar system and would appreciate some advise and pointing to specific cables etc I might need.
I have bought the following so far:
Renogy 2pcs 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (Compact Design) Ideal for Off Grid PV System on Motorhome, Caravan, Campervan or Boat
12v 115AH Expedition Plus AGM Leisure Battery (EXP12-115)
EPEVER Qaurora MPPT Solar Charge Controller Tracer AN Series 10A/20A/30A/40A with 12V/24V DC Automatically Identifying System Voltage(40A)
I plan to set the 2 solar panels up in series producing 37.8V and 5.29 amps.
I believe my MPPT solar charge controller is good for up to 100V input from solar panels.
My question (sorry nubie question) is if the panels are operating in series at 37.8V then can this still be a 12V system on the battery? Does the fact I only have 1 12V battery mean that the battery is the deciding factor in the off grid systems voltage?
I would appreciate it if anyone could advise (and provide links if possible) to the cabling that I would require to connect everything up and any fuses or circuit breakers I would need as I am struggling to understand this part.
I plan to use this off grid system as an emergency backup to charge essential devices and provide some LED lighting.
Any advise on the connectors that could be used to connect items to the solar charge controller (phone etc) so they can charge would also be highly appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Ben
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