SquirrellCook
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Yes we all know the issues with solar and the winter. My plan for Murky was to have so many panels, in the hope some may be absorbed. Overcast and still bright I get about 10% of the rated output. Obviously the low angle of the sun doesn't help.
Some people seem to be doing well with tiltable setups. I don't want to rework the roof, so another option was needed.
Panels on the ground are good as long as others respect them and the connecting cable. Still big lumps to pack away.
I saw these back packable panels I thought I'd give them a try. So far as back packable, fine if that's all your carrying. These are heavy and I think you'd need to be as fit as a Commando to carry them and your other kit.
My idea was to hang them from the gutter strip.
They need a little rewiring as they do come with a solar controller, but that was only fit for the bin. I've used a 100/15 victron mppt as it can be networked with my existing victron mppt. I still need to sort out some rugged plugs and sockets for real world use, as this lash up was for testing. I did see 63 Watts as registered by the mppt, but then the sun hid behind some clouds to annoy me. Hopefully I be able to get some better results soon.
Some people seem to be doing well with tiltable setups. I don't want to rework the roof, so another option was needed.
Panels on the ground are good as long as others respect them and the connecting cable. Still big lumps to pack away.
I saw these back packable panels I thought I'd give them a try. So far as back packable, fine if that's all your carrying. These are heavy and I think you'd need to be as fit as a Commando to carry them and your other kit.
My idea was to hang them from the gutter strip.
They need a little rewiring as they do come with a solar controller, but that was only fit for the bin. I've used a 100/15 victron mppt as it can be networked with my existing victron mppt. I still need to sort out some rugged plugs and sockets for real world use, as this lash up was for testing. I did see 63 Watts as registered by the mppt, but then the sun hid behind some clouds to annoy me. Hopefully I be able to get some better results soon.