Solar Panel Charging - Revision history

Ivc: /* Solar controllers */

2018-08-11T19:20:30Z

Solar controllers

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	MPPT:		MPPT:
	* [[BlueSolar_100-15_True_MPPT_solar_charge_controller]]		* [https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 Victron Energy BlueSolar 100V/15A MPPT charge controller] - Professional quality, ultrafast tracking - [[BlueSolar_100-15_True_MPPT_solar_charge_controller\|my setup with this controller]]
	* [https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 Victron Energy BlueSolar 100V/15A MPPT charge controller] - Professional quality, ultrafast tracking
	* [http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.php/Product/pro_content/id/573/am_id/136 EPSolar Tracer 20A 2215BN or 30A 3215BN] - Good quality components, somwhat long tracking time (>1min) [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/affordable-mppt-charge-controller-137173.html]		* [http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.php/Product/pro_content/id/573/am_id/136 EPSolar Tracer 20A 2215BN or 30A 3215BN] - Good quality components, somwhat long tracking time (>1min) [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/affordable-mppt-charge-controller-137173.html]
	* [https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Epever-Epsolar-Tracer-3210a-12v-24v-auto-30a-solar-power-mppt-solar-charge-controller-with-MT50/408147_32598921215.html EPEver Tracer 3210A 12/24V MPPT charge controller] - Value controller, external display [https://youtu.be/wksm1xI1Ms0?t=1431]		* [https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Epever-Epsolar-Tracer-3210a-12v-24v-auto-30a-solar-power-mppt-solar-charge-controller-with-MT50/408147_32598921215.html EPEver Tracer 3210A 12/24V MPPT charge controller] - Value controller, external display [https://youtu.be/wksm1xI1Ms0?t=1431]

Ivc: /* Solar controllers */

2018-08-11T19:20:05Z

Solar controllers

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			* [[BlueSolar_100-15_True_MPPT_solar_charge_controller]]
	* [https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 Victron Energy BlueSolar 100V/15A MPPT charge controller] - Professional quality, ultrafast tracking		* [https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 Victron Energy BlueSolar 100V/15A MPPT charge controller] - Professional quality, ultrafast tracking
	* [http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.php/Product/pro_content/id/573/am_id/136 EPSolar Tracer 20A 2215BN or 30A 3215BN] - Good quality components, somwhat long tracking time (>1min) [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/affordable-mppt-charge-controller-137173.html]		* [http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/index.php/Product/pro_content/id/573/am_id/136 EPSolar Tracer 20A 2215BN or 30A 3215BN] - Good quality components, somwhat long tracking time (>1min) [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/affordable-mppt-charge-controller-137173.html]

Ivc: /* Panels */

2017-05-20T14:23:37Z

Panels

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	Common configurations of individual panels (complete cells):		Common configurations of individual panels (complete cells):

	* 100W - common		* 100W - common - the one shown on the right
	* 120W		* 120W
	* 150W - common		* 150W - common

Ivc at 21:05, 3 February 2017

2017-02-03T21:05:46Z

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	Basics about solar panel battery charging setup.		Basics about solar panel battery charging setup.

			* [[BlueSolar 100-15 solar charge controller]]

	== Equipment required ==		== Equipment required ==

Ivc: /* Panels */

2016-11-30T12:47:27Z

Panels

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	* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100W-flexible-solar-panel-used-on-yacht-boat-RV-with-higher-efficient-in-producing-power-durable/32430681244.html 100W 18V Mono panel] - 116USD incl. shipping		* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100W-flexible-solar-panel-used-on-yacht-boat-RV-with-higher-efficient-in-producing-power-durable/32430681244.html 100W 18V Mono panel] - 116USD incl. shipping
	* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Semi-flexible-100-Watt-Solar-Panel-12V-High-Efficiency-Class-A-Sunpower-Solar-Cell-100W-Monocrystalline/32659008074.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10091_10090_10088_10089,searchweb201603_1&btsid=03ef885c-83f1-4815-8966-6907e5264823 100W 18V Mono panel] - 117USD incl. shipping		* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Semi-flexible-100-Watt-Solar-Panel-12V-High-Efficiency-Class-A-Sunpower-Solar-Cell-100W-Monocrystalline/32659008074.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10091_10090_10088_10089,searchweb201603_1&btsid=03ef885c-83f1-4815-8966-6907e5264823 100W 18V Mono panel] - 117USD incl. shipping

			Commercial producers:

			* [http://www.canadiansolar.com/ Canadian Solar]
			* [http://en.gclsi.com/ GCL China]


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Ivc: /* Connectors */

2016-11-21T23:25:25Z

Connectors

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	* Solder - permanent connection between two or more leads, perfect electrical connection, cover with heat-shrink		* Solder - permanent connection between two or more leads, perfect electrical connection, cover with heat-shrink
	* Screw lug - exposed metal lug with a crimp-end and a screw-end, use heat-shrink, good for 5A to 150A, connecting to batteries, distribution blocks, makes a good connection, possible to disconnect		* Screw lug - exposed metal lug with a crimp-end and a screw-end, use heat-shrink, good for 5A to 150A, connecting to batteries, distribution blocks, makes a good connection, possible to disconnect
	* Powerpole - ~~doublee~~ polarity ~~red/black~~ connector, cable-to-cable ~~lock~~		* Powerpole - stackable polarity connector, cable-to-cable
	* SB / Storage Battery - high current connectors for battery and distribution		* SB / Storage Battery - high current connectors for battery and distribution
	* SAE - Polarity keyed auxiliary connector and small equipment, good for 5 to 20A		* SAE - Polarity keyed auxiliary connector and small equipment, good for 5 to 20A

Ivc: /* Circuit breakers/fuses */

2016-11-21T22:06:30Z

Circuit breakers/fuses

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	An important part of a safe solar installation are circuit breakers and fuses. They are installed in between major modules in the system, e.g. solar array and controller, battery and controller, and battery and inverter.		An important part of a safe solar installation are circuit breakers and fuses. They are installed in between major modules in the system, e.g. solar array and controller, battery and controller, and battery and inverter.

	* Blade ~~Fuse with in~~-line ~~socket~~		* Blade Fuses, glass fuses - good for end-of distribution line, 5 to 10A
			* ANL, small ANL fuses - good for battery fuse, 50 to 100A, screw terminals
	* Resettable-fuses		* Resettable-fuses

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			== Connectors ==

			To limit wasted energy in connections and for safety, proper connections are important.

			* Solder - permanent connection between two or more leads, perfect electrical connection, cover with heat-shrink
			* Screw lug - exposed metal lug with a crimp-end and a screw-end, use heat-shrink, good for 5A to 150A, connecting to batteries, distribution blocks, makes a good connection, possible to disconnect
			* Powerpole - doublee polarity red/black connector, cable-to-cable lock
			* SB / Storage Battery - high current connectors for battery and distribution
			* SAE - Polarity keyed auxiliary connector and small equipment, good for 5 to 20A

	== Complete kits ==		== Complete kits ==

Ivc: /* Cables */

2016-11-21T19:17:33Z

Cables

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	Cable types for solar installation:		Cable types for solar installation:

	* Tray cable/portable power cable/underground ~~use~~ entrance (USE-1/USE-2) - outdoors, nylon for extra strength, most common [http://www.electricityfromthesun.info/wire_and_cable_types_for_photovoltaic_systems.htm]		* Tray cable/portable power cable/underground service entrance (USE-1/USE-2) - outdoors, nylon for extra strength, most common [http://www.electricityfromthesun.info/wire_and_cable_types_for_photovoltaic_systems.htm]
	* Boat/marine cable - for junction wiring		* Boat/marine cable - for junction wiring

Ivc: /* Cables */

2016-11-21T19:17:20Z

Cables

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	Cable types for solar installation:		Cable types for solar installation:

	* Tray cable/USE-1/USE-2 - outdoors, nylon for extra strength, most common [http://www.electricityfromthesun.info/wire_and_cable_types_for_photovoltaic_systems.htm]		* Tray cable/portable power cable/underground use entrance (USE-1/USE-2) - outdoors, nylon for extra strength, most common [http://www.electricityfromthesun.info/wire_and_cable_types_for_photovoltaic_systems.htm]
	* Boat/marine cable - for junction wiring		* Boat/marine cable - for junction wiring

Ivc: /* Cables */

2016-11-21T18:48:32Z

Cables

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	Cable types for solar installation:		Cable types for solar installation:

	* Tray cable/~~USE1~~/~~USE2~~ - outdoors, nylon for extra strength, most common [http://www.electricityfromthesun.info/wire_and_cable_types_for_photovoltaic_systems.htm]		* Tray cable/USE-1/USE-2 - outdoors, nylon for extra strength, most common [http://www.electricityfromthesun.info/wire_and_cable_types_for_photovoltaic_systems.htm]
	* Boat/marine cable - for junction wiring		* Boat/marine cable - for junction wiring