Thegreywizard
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Ok so I'm trying to figure out what my solar panel array should be.
I'm building a 24v Lifepo4 system, from my research it has a max input voltage of 1700w. I'd like to max this out as much as possible.
I think I'd rather have as fewer panels as possible, so I'm more interested in 6 290w panels than 17 100w panels
So I was considering these 290w panels for $150:
These panels have a Voc of 38.8
I was thinking of going with a Victron 100/50 charge controller because at $323, that's a great affordable price for top tier tech. So I was hoping it would work with my 24v system.
So I could run these 6 panels in 2s3p
How many Parallels can you run on a single charge controller?
Max Voc would be 77.6 and I live in Ohio, so that leaves plenty of room for cold temps doesn't it?
That would keep me under the max voltage, while still giving me plenty of headroom.
But technically 290x6=1740w
But is this ok to be over the 24v systems max input wattage of 1700w?
Is a 50 amp Charge Controller going to be enough?
How do I determine how many amps 6 of these 290w panels would utilize?
Thank you.
I'm building a 24v Lifepo4 system, from my research it has a max input voltage of 1700w. I'd like to max this out as much as possible.
I think I'd rather have as fewer panels as possible, so I'm more interested in 6 290w panels than 17 100w panels
So I was considering these 290w panels for $150:
REC 290W Solar Panel Sale - A1 Solar Store
290W each panel REC TwinPeak 2 Series solar panels feature an innovative design with high panel efficiency and power output, enabling customers to get the most out of the space used for the installation.
a1solarstore.com
These panels have a Voc of 38.8
I was thinking of going with a Victron 100/50 charge controller because at $323, that's a great affordable price for top tier tech. So I was hoping it would work with my 24v system.
So I could run these 6 panels in 2s3p
How many Parallels can you run on a single charge controller?
Max Voc would be 77.6 and I live in Ohio, so that leaves plenty of room for cold temps doesn't it?
That would keep me under the max voltage, while still giving me plenty of headroom.
But technically 290x6=1740w
But is this ok to be over the 24v systems max input wattage of 1700w?
Is a 50 amp Charge Controller going to be enough?
How do I determine how many amps 6 of these 290w panels would utilize?
Thank you.
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