Pi Curio
Sunlicious
Hi all,
I've just started getting into solar systems, watching multiple youtube videos, and reading forums to get a sense of how solar works and the math behind it.
In summary, I'm trying to build a small 24V system taking the space limitations, and the orientation to the sun during winter(worst case scenario/limited 3 hours of direct sun) into consideration.
With that said, I'm thinking to get one big solar panel to get the most for the buck and available space.
Here's the thing, I'm not sure I fully understand what can and cannot work together for a specific voltage system.
More specifically, I'm looking into getting a single 550W solar panel that ranges from a 43-49V Open Circuit Voltage and use it with Victron 100V 30A charge controller and 2x 12V 100Ah LifePO4 batteries.
Can such a single 'large' panel with that Open circuit voltage work for a 24V system, will it have enough voltage in lower light? Should I go with Bifacial to help with cloudy days? Any recommendations?
Also, can you recommend a good 2000w inverter? Appreciated.
Thanks.
I've just started getting into solar systems, watching multiple youtube videos, and reading forums to get a sense of how solar works and the math behind it.
In summary, I'm trying to build a small 24V system taking the space limitations, and the orientation to the sun during winter(worst case scenario/limited 3 hours of direct sun) into consideration.
With that said, I'm thinking to get one big solar panel to get the most for the buck and available space.
Here's the thing, I'm not sure I fully understand what can and cannot work together for a specific voltage system.
More specifically, I'm looking into getting a single 550W solar panel that ranges from a 43-49V Open Circuit Voltage and use it with Victron 100V 30A charge controller and 2x 12V 100Ah LifePO4 batteries.
Can such a single 'large' panel with that Open circuit voltage work for a 24V system, will it have enough voltage in lower light? Should I go with Bifacial to help with cloudy days? Any recommendations?
Also, can you recommend a good 2000w inverter? Appreciated.
Thanks.
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