jgriffin
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Hey there,
Working away on my first system for a Park Model RV. I’ve ordered my components, and I picked up my pallet of solar panels. I ordered 21 B-Grade Silfab panels, 265 watt a piece. I was sent 4 - 260 watt, 7 - 285 watt, and 10 - 300 watt.
I’m going to be hooking up 3s3p for the first system, going to a midnite solar classic 150. I was going to build a wooden structure for the panels, but we’re in a high wind area, often see 90 knot gusts in the winter. I kinda like the idea of mounting the panels directly to a stripped down pop up trailer frame. Drill some holes in the frame, then use some z clamps to secure them. Maybe something between the panels and the steel to keep dissimilar metals from making contact with each other.
Where this is an rv, it’s primarily used in the summer. I only need around 30 degrees for optimum angle in my area (Island in New Brunswick, closer to Maine really), and I feel I can adjust the trailer frame entirely depending what time of year it is (park on a hill sideways, or jack up one side and set on blocking. Then in the harsh winters, I can bring the entire thing to a more sheltered location, and leave them flat so wind won’t catch underneath.
Does anyone see potential issues with this kind of setup? Very much a newb at this point, so I appreciate all criticism!
Also, any issues with using the 7 285 watt and 2 260 watt to complete my 3s3p? They are the same manufacturer, and open circuit voltage, amps, are very similar. I’d like to keep all my 300’s the same for another project.
Thanks!
Working away on my first system for a Park Model RV. I’ve ordered my components, and I picked up my pallet of solar panels. I ordered 21 B-Grade Silfab panels, 265 watt a piece. I was sent 4 - 260 watt, 7 - 285 watt, and 10 - 300 watt.
I’m going to be hooking up 3s3p for the first system, going to a midnite solar classic 150. I was going to build a wooden structure for the panels, but we’re in a high wind area, often see 90 knot gusts in the winter. I kinda like the idea of mounting the panels directly to a stripped down pop up trailer frame. Drill some holes in the frame, then use some z clamps to secure them. Maybe something between the panels and the steel to keep dissimilar metals from making contact with each other.
Where this is an rv, it’s primarily used in the summer. I only need around 30 degrees for optimum angle in my area (Island in New Brunswick, closer to Maine really), and I feel I can adjust the trailer frame entirely depending what time of year it is (park on a hill sideways, or jack up one side and set on blocking. Then in the harsh winters, I can bring the entire thing to a more sheltered location, and leave them flat so wind won’t catch underneath.
Does anyone see potential issues with this kind of setup? Very much a newb at this point, so I appreciate all criticism!
Also, any issues with using the 7 285 watt and 2 260 watt to complete my 3s3p? They are the same manufacturer, and open circuit voltage, amps, are very similar. I’d like to keep all my 300’s the same for another project.
Thanks!