As described in part 2 we looked at the performance of our solar panels wired at 18 Volts. Now we look at the data for 36V with the new Outback FM80 solar charge controller. 36V arrangement
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mixing solar panels with MPPT controller? [2]
As described in part 1, we have a collection of various size solar panels to hook up to the new Outback FM80 solar charge controller. Last month I carefully collected data with the panels wired to produce two different voltages, 36V ...
mixing solar panels with MPPT controller? [1]
[ In the first part of this series, we introduce you to the MPPT technology, and to our solar array that we use to collect some comparative data. I wrote about lost power without an MPPT solar charger in the past. Now I have one! Now its time tell
Changing mind before MPPT purchase
Ever been really certain about one of your decisions and then had to, gulp, change your mind based on new information? The only thing worse than changing your mind, is living with a poor choice. I've done my homework on MPPT solar controllers and decided to get one. In fact, due to lightning, my charge ...
solar charge controller selected
Purchasing the right solar charge controller is an important decision for your power system. The right choice will be flexible and grow as you add solar panels and other components. As I mentioned in a previous post about MPPT charging, this is the ...
Solar Voltage Choices, Regret, and MPPT
Wouldn't it be great if you were able to make the right decision the first time you were presented with a choice? You would have the confidence to say, "double my order, I'll be using this a long time!" Unfortunately life is not that simple, and ...
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