Condo Window "Fun Solar" Project - What's your advice?

BoRRoZ

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• Sep 13, 2020

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Hi, newbie here , I just tested today this foldable version (for in my back pack) with 3 panels 30 v 1 A
It will charge a small LiFePO4 14.4 v module (and then to 12v for camplighting ect)



nice panels, I'm not sure if I can place an Ali Express link here

 

NYCsolar

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• Sep 14, 2020

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Here's one thing I've learned, the money I "saved" buying a panel without connectors was immediately spent buying adaptors. I expect to learn the hard way as a newbie -- just thought I would share! In fairness (to me and the manufacturer) my main criteria was getting a panel that fit between my window panes. Waiting for the various connectors and my Jackery to arrive...

 

NYCsolar

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• Sep 17, 2020

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While waiting for the Jackery battery to arrive, I put together this info image about how and why I've set my solar "edutainment" system up this way, mostly driven by ease of connection. Looking forward to the battery's arrival (and hopefully some strong sun) to see if I get the 0.6 amps I am predicting. Will keep you posted.

 

NYCsolar

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• Oct 8, 2020

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I have concluded my solar edutainment project! It's been fun -- I updated my "system graphic" to include prices and the watts received.



My next project will be to use USB powered equipment cabinet fans (from ACinfinity.com) and the solar-powered Jackery to bring in fresh air during the winter months. Wish me luck!

Thanks for everyone's comments and support!
--Kevin

 

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45North

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• Oct 8, 2020

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Nice work!
My kind of project.
Thanks for this!

 

NYCsolar

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• Oct 8, 2020

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45North said:

Nice work!
My kind of project.
Thanks for this!

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Glad you enjoyed!

 

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schmism

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• Oct 8, 2020

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NYCsolar said:

My next project will be to use USB powered equipment cabinet fans (from ACinfinity.com) and the solar-powered Jackery to bring in fresh air during the winter months. Wish me luck!

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For a location that doesnt allow any modifications to the structure, how do you plan to get fresh air through the wall? (assuming its not going to make a filler for a window and put your fans in the filler as that would seem to be contradictory to your previous requirement of building aesthetics.)