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RE: My solar panel rig - One year in

in STEMGeeks3 years ago

That charge controller you have is the weak link in your system. Renogy panels are highly rated, but that charge controller is part of a $25 cheap chinesium kit. You can get them individually for like $5 USD

What kind of 12v batts are you running? I assume deep cycle marines, since that's the type you want for solar but you never know. I know they're expensive as frig, but maybe look into lithium banks when you upgrade?

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Makes sense, it is a cheap PWM controller. I may upgrade to a Renogy MPPT Rover Li 20 Amp controller.

I am running 2x 100AH deep cycle batteries from Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S1RT58C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And yeah I plan on getting Lithiums when I have alot of money to throw at the project. So for now I will stick with my lead acid deep cycle batteries.

thanks for the tips!