I'd like to add solar panels to my boat in order to power a 450 watt, low-energy startup air conditioner for only a number of hours (4-6) during recreational trips out on the water here in South Florida (so generally sunny days, as we generally don't go out on the boat if it's not nice weather).
I can comfortably add two 77x39 panels.
If I were to get, say, two 300 watt solar panels, then I should be able to run the AC as long as it's sunny (please correct me if I'm wrong).
If I were to also add batteries for the times that, say, a cloud passes over us, is it possible for the system to automatically supplement the energy coming from the panels with battery power when it isn't producing enough watts to keep the AC running? Is that how these solar controllers and inverters work generally or does it require a specific type of setup for that use-case?
Thanks very much for any advice!
I can comfortably add two 77x39 panels.
If I were to get, say, two 300 watt solar panels, then I should be able to run the AC as long as it's sunny (please correct me if I'm wrong).
If I were to also add batteries for the times that, say, a cloud passes over us, is it possible for the system to automatically supplement the energy coming from the panels with battery power when it isn't producing enough watts to keep the AC running? Is that how these solar controllers and inverters work generally or does it require a specific type of setup for that use-case?
Thanks very much for any advice!