We installed 2 new 100watt solar panels. This brings us up to 500watts total.
What we are showing now is the power we are generating off our system after the new installs. We want to see a steady 14vdc or better throughout the day.
So here are some pictures of the controller (to show incoming power) and sky (to show show how much sun is out) and clock (to note the time of day)…
At 10:15am we had cloudy skies but sitting at 13.18vdc incoming solar power:
At 10:45am still cloudy skies but now sitting at 15.17vdc incoming solar power:
At 11:07am some clouds but now sitting at 16.44vdc incoming solar power:
At 1:20am with cloudy skies but now sitting at 15.38vdc incoming solar power:
So that is our Thanksgiving day solar power update…
Not to bad for a mostly cloudy day…
sweet project build, doc
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Thanks 🙂
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Awesome!
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Thanks…
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I know you just installed panels and you power situation is good, but have you ever or would you ever consider micro hydro? http://www.homeandgardeningideas.com/how-to-build-a-five-gallon-bucket-hydroelectric-generator/2/
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That is why I use a diversion controller because it will allow me to one day install a micro water turbine system. I’ve been trying to get the parts for it for awhile now. I just need a good motor that I can afford. I intend to use it on my back creek where it joins with my springs creek…
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Solar panels are kind of one of the best way to save money your utility bills. I personally use it for my home and I save a kind of very handsome amount every month. Thanks for sharing this.
https://www.sunkosolar.com
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Thanks for stopping by…
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