There are several model specific questions discussed about "over-paneling", but I have several general questions:
First to lay out my limited understanding:
I understand over-paneling is when either the spec'd max. voltage or wattage of the panels is greater than the max. input voltage specified for the genny.
I also understand that some solar generators allow over-wattage of panels because they have a built in limiter that restricts wattage beyond their spec'd maximum, and they will continue to operate. There are also generators WITHOUT a wattage input limiter that will shut down if the wattage is exceeded.
My questions:
Since the typical maximum output of most panels is only 80 to 90% of their claimed output (depending on numerous factors), is it wise to use panels with total specified wattage around 10% higher than claimed which, in practice, will keep the actual wattage still below the input limit of the generator?
Is that considered "over-paneling" since actual output wattage is still less than the input limit?
One related model-specific question:
The EcoFlow Delta has a 400 watt solar input maximum. But I read that it is a bit forgiving above that before it shuts down. Is this true, and is it true that it does not have a built in limiter that would keep it running beyond the 400 watt panel output?
First to lay out my limited understanding:
I understand over-paneling is when either the spec'd max. voltage or wattage of the panels is greater than the max. input voltage specified for the genny.
I also understand that some solar generators allow over-wattage of panels because they have a built in limiter that restricts wattage beyond their spec'd maximum, and they will continue to operate. There are also generators WITHOUT a wattage input limiter that will shut down if the wattage is exceeded.
My questions:
Since the typical maximum output of most panels is only 80 to 90% of their claimed output (depending on numerous factors), is it wise to use panels with total specified wattage around 10% higher than claimed which, in practice, will keep the actual wattage still below the input limit of the generator?
Is that considered "over-paneling" since actual output wattage is still less than the input limit?
One related model-specific question:
The EcoFlow Delta has a 400 watt solar input maximum. But I read that it is a bit forgiving above that before it shuts down. Is this true, and is it true that it does not have a built in limiter that would keep it running beyond the 400 watt panel output?