I am looking to build a "Solar Power Box" that will be used to keep Internet fiber router and WIFI access point ringing during utility outages.
I would also like to charge from 220Vac >>> 16vdc Power supply into a Solar Controller.
My thinking is to replace the wall warts and plug them straight into the power box. When utility power drops Internet / WIFI keeps running.
If laptop needs charging, Laptop is charged through an inverter in the system.
See attached a PDF with layout of proposed system.
I investigated USB type-c charging, but it appears that my Laptop can charge another device via USB Type-C,
but it cannot be charged itself via USB charging. However, I am still trying to resolve this USB Type-C, charging question.
A Question, is it acceptable, and/or technically possible for a universal Laptop charger to supply 16vdc to the Solar Panel inputs on a charge controller.
My idea is for the universal laptop charging to provider dc to the charge controller when utility power is running.
When utility power is not available, connect stored solar panels to Charge Controller via a 2 pole transfer switch.
Obviously i still have to do cable, charge controller, battery sizing etc, but want to check that concept is workable.
I would also like to charge from 220Vac >>> 16vdc Power supply into a Solar Controller.
My thinking is to replace the wall warts and plug them straight into the power box. When utility power drops Internet / WIFI keeps running.
If laptop needs charging, Laptop is charged through an inverter in the system.
See attached a PDF with layout of proposed system.
I investigated USB type-c charging, but it appears that my Laptop can charge another device via USB Type-C,
but it cannot be charged itself via USB charging. However, I am still trying to resolve this USB Type-C, charging question.
A Question, is it acceptable, and/or technically possible for a universal Laptop charger to supply 16vdc to the Solar Panel inputs on a charge controller.
My idea is for the universal laptop charging to provider dc to the charge controller when utility power is running.
When utility power is not available, connect stored solar panels to Charge Controller via a 2 pole transfer switch.
Obviously i still have to do cable, charge controller, battery sizing etc, but want to check that concept is workable.