Here is my current situation. I have the original portable generator system that consists of the two 100 watt panels, PWM 30 amp SCC, 1500/3000 inverter. I want to be able to operate a refrigerator and freezer when power goes out. I determined with my kilowatt meter that I need to produce 2K/24 hours. I purchased two additional panels 195 watts each. The two new panels hopefully will come close to doubling the output of the original panels but may overpower my 30 amp SCC if panels are oriented in the same direction and certainly if the 2 original panels are added to the equation but if I upgrade my SCC to a 50 plus amp MPPT SCC I should be OK is my understanding at this point and a 60 amp SCC would give me some extra capacity.
My research suggests that a PWM SCC is most commonly used in smaller systems with panels wired in parallel and a MPPT SCC is most commonly used in Series wired panels. Also, I understand that Parallel wired systems multiplies the amperage and wattage remains the same and Series wired panels multiplies wattage and amperage remains the same and the Series wired panels produces most efficient of the 2 systems.
I'm now at somewhat of a crossroads on which way to go. I understand that upgrading my SCC is likely 100 percent necessary and I still will not produce enough power to run both appliances 24 hours per day but possibly can do some hourly cycling between the appliances or just try to get by with not running at all thru the night.
I just finished reading an article on the different wiring methods of parallel and series and also how my inverter can be effected.
I really appreciate the patience you have had with me on this process but I must admit again, my brain is having some difficulty in pulling the trigger on which way to go. That $4k generator with lithium battery is starting to sound a lot more affordable and a whole lot less to learn. Oh, I almost forgot, my budget won't allow for it. ?
My research suggests that a PWM SCC is most commonly used in smaller systems with panels wired in parallel and a MPPT SCC is most commonly used in Series wired panels. Also, I understand that Parallel wired systems multiplies the amperage and wattage remains the same and Series wired panels multiplies wattage and amperage remains the same and the Series wired panels produces most efficient of the 2 systems.
I'm now at somewhat of a crossroads on which way to go. I understand that upgrading my SCC is likely 100 percent necessary and I still will not produce enough power to run both appliances 24 hours per day but possibly can do some hourly cycling between the appliances or just try to get by with not running at all thru the night.
I just finished reading an article on the different wiring methods of parallel and series and also how my inverter can be effected.
I really appreciate the patience you have had with me on this process but I must admit again, my brain is having some difficulty in pulling the trigger on which way to go. That $4k generator with lithium battery is starting to sound a lot more affordable and a whole lot less to learn. Oh, I almost forgot, my budget won't allow for it. ?