karlg
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I've search the site but I've not been able to find a post that answers my question, in particular, provides a diagram for best practices in this area.
I'm designing a solar generator and want to have the option to charge the LiFePO4 batteries from shore(house) AC power if it is available, particularly if I'm encountering cloudy days. The generator will be moved around and used for the everyday use cases that other popular solar generators are used for.
1) What is the recommendation for where I should attach the shore power (AC) charger? (besides the obvious + and - of the battery? I don't want to cause a problem with the MPPT)
1a) Can both the MPPT and AC charger be attached at the same time? Or do I need to power down the MPPT to charge with shore power?
2) Is there a better design that would facilitate MPPT and the use of available shore power to charge the batteries?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and feedback.
Karl
I'm designing a solar generator and want to have the option to charge the LiFePO4 batteries from shore(house) AC power if it is available, particularly if I'm encountering cloudy days. The generator will be moved around and used for the everyday use cases that other popular solar generators are used for.
1) What is the recommendation for where I should attach the shore power (AC) charger? (besides the obvious + and - of the battery? I don't want to cause a problem with the MPPT)
1a) Can both the MPPT and AC charger be attached at the same time? Or do I need to power down the MPPT to charge with shore power?
2) Is there a better design that would facilitate MPPT and the use of available shore power to charge the batteries?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and feedback.
Karl