Good day. My setups for my camps cabins as follow.
Victron 100/30 MPPT, 1X JASolar 265W 30.92Vmp pv connected to 4x Narada 12NDT200 batteries for a total of 800Ah. This setup powers 13x 12volt lights and a small pressure pump.
Victron 75/15 MPPT, 1x ACDC 180W 26.5Vmp PV conected to 3x Narada 12NDT200 batteries for a total of 600Ah. This setup powers 4x 12 volt lights, a small pressure pump and a energiser for my electric fence. Everything is 12 volt.
The cabins is within a private nature reserve that borders the Kruger National park. We typically do not stay longer than two nights, so the PV's has more than enough time to replenish the batteries. I know I am under panelled and could benefit from more PV. I am just unsure how much would be enough within the constraints of the MPPT chargers. I would ideally like to connect an inverter to make use of 220volt vans. That would put me firstly in a position to stay longer and secondly make it possible for me to go there outside of winter. It gets unbearable hot.
Cooking happens mostly outside on open fire. Water gets heated by gas geyser. Drinks and meat we keep cold with ice and a gas freezer. Water is provided from a borehole connected to a generator. We do not watch TV as we enjoy the outside and night sounds. I basically need lights, fans and electric fence. I know I can have a more efficient setup with the right panels. I hope to charge quicker basically.
Victron 100/30 MPPT, 1X JASolar 265W 30.92Vmp pv connected to 4x Narada 12NDT200 batteries for a total of 800Ah. This setup powers 13x 12volt lights and a small pressure pump.
Victron 75/15 MPPT, 1x ACDC 180W 26.5Vmp PV conected to 3x Narada 12NDT200 batteries for a total of 600Ah. This setup powers 4x 12 volt lights, a small pressure pump and a energiser for my electric fence. Everything is 12 volt.
The cabins is within a private nature reserve that borders the Kruger National park. We typically do not stay longer than two nights, so the PV's has more than enough time to replenish the batteries. I know I am under panelled and could benefit from more PV. I am just unsure how much would be enough within the constraints of the MPPT chargers. I would ideally like to connect an inverter to make use of 220volt vans. That would put me firstly in a position to stay longer and secondly make it possible for me to go there outside of winter. It gets unbearable hot.
Cooking happens mostly outside on open fire. Water gets heated by gas geyser. Drinks and meat we keep cold with ice and a gas freezer. Water is provided from a borehole connected to a generator. We do not watch TV as we enjoy the outside and night sounds. I basically need lights, fans and electric fence. I know I can have a more efficient setup with the right panels. I hope to charge quicker basically.
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