[ 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
Tag Archive: solar panels
Care of used solar panels and mount
In a previous post about a windstorm last fall, I described some damage to the mounting system for our solar panels. This time we'll go over repairs, maintenance, and improvements to our solar power system. Too often I have many projects that are ...
Quick Note: be prepared
Year after year the weather on the mountain never ceases to surprise me. You may live or have plans to live somewhere in the "mountains" and should always be prepared for surprise. Mountain weather can change quickly its always best to be prepared, or else have ...
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 ...
Solar Panel Array, My real life example
Here is the solar panel array we've been using to power our home. Before moving my office here, we got by mostly on this power. Now, however, we use a genverter and solar to meet the needs of our growing family(teens) and ...
Our Off Grid Life ...
