Hi all,
New to the site and hope I can get some advise.
I have an off grid weekended running a 12v power system. 2x250w 12v panels + 20amp MPPT and a single 12v 200ah LiPo battery. I also have good wifi in tue shed.
I was given 16 x 36v x 190w panels second hand and in the process of upgrading to 240v. The weekender is fully wired which can be run off a generator when needed, mostly use 12v for lights, fridges x 2, water pump etc.
I have purchased and additional matching 400ah battery - the BMS can run up to 3.
I have also ordered a Victron 12/3000-16 charger/inverter as will cover my needs and also has the seperate direct generator circuit output for the high amp workshop tools.
My question about settting up the panels.
1. Do use a single MPPT controller or multiple - I an considering the Victron 150/100
2. What is the best configuration to connect the panels - 4x4, 2x8 1x16. I was told banks are best incase 1 panel drops out you dont lose the whole array?
3. Are there junction boxes I can use to connect the configuration.
4. In would like to remotely monitor the system and seems the only option is the Cerbo GX - happy to consider another controller if they have wifi
thanks Scott
New to the site and hope I can get some advise.
I have an off grid weekended running a 12v power system. 2x250w 12v panels + 20amp MPPT and a single 12v 200ah LiPo battery. I also have good wifi in tue shed.
I was given 16 x 36v x 190w panels second hand and in the process of upgrading to 240v. The weekender is fully wired which can be run off a generator when needed, mostly use 12v for lights, fridges x 2, water pump etc.
I have purchased and additional matching 400ah battery - the BMS can run up to 3.
I have also ordered a Victron 12/3000-16 charger/inverter as will cover my needs and also has the seperate direct generator circuit output for the high amp workshop tools.
My question about settting up the panels.
1. Do use a single MPPT controller or multiple - I an considering the Victron 150/100
2. What is the best configuration to connect the panels - 4x4, 2x8 1x16. I was told banks are best incase 1 panel drops out you dont lose the whole array?
3. Are there junction boxes I can use to connect the configuration.
4. In would like to remotely monitor the system and seems the only option is the Cerbo GX - happy to consider another controller if they have wifi
thanks Scott