Valto:
@ rajo4real , pls what is the best and most efficient way to configure 2pcs of 200watts panel on an mppt controller? Should it be in parallel or in series?

rajo4real:


You can connect both parallel and series BUT must conform to your mppt spec.

Your Epever tracer has Vmax input of 100v.

Series connection: Voc (open circuit voltage)will be doubled: controller works in mppt mode
Parallel connection: Isc (short circuit current)will be doubled: controller works in pmw mode

If you are in southern region with low sunshine hours, i would advice series connection.

*Pls can you upload nameplate of your panels?

others, pls contribute

Valto:
thanks, thats exactly how i connected mine.

timifakay:

Cost analysis: 200ah Leap Power Battery- 45,000
200w Solar panel- 40,000
12v 30a Charge Controller 17,500
1000w Inverter- 8,500
10 Yards 2-core cable- 6,000
Cable clips- 100
Taxi charter- 1,500
Tips- 200
Transportation to the market- 190
Carpenter- 1000
Total-119,990

TRAVEL101:

@timifakay can you please help us to Snap to take a pictu or pictures of your solar power setup.
Thanks

mrhello:
Well done guys.
1. Pls does any1 what is d watt rating of 'I pass my neighbour' generator? As in what max watt does it make available.
2. Using it as DC source, can it charge a 200ah battery thru any 20A external battery charger?

Im2Busy2Bother:


That question can only be answered by you. Do you have enough capital to invest in running your solar project?

If you do then go ahead.

Once you go solar you can't go back to generator. That's a sure bet. Nothing beats going home after the day's hustle very sure you've got electricity waiting at home.

If you are asking if it's a worthwhile project, then my answer is it is.

See ya @ the top bro

Beetee01:

Thanks Bro for the Advice. Please for 2 DC fan, 32 Inc LED and satellite decoder and 3 energy server bulb. which how many batteries and solar panel am i to use. please need a estimate of wat to spend for this. thanks

Im2Busy2Bother:



Check here to give you an idea

http://www.mercurydirect.com.ng/solar/

battleaxe:
Someone has asked me this question and I thought I'd bring it to all the gurus in the house.

If money was not a constraint and someone wanted to get at a minimum a 5kVA solar setup which would last as long as the widely proclaimed 25 years, what make/brand and setup of equipment(Solar panels, inverter, batteries, charger etc) would you advice him to get and from where?

The market is so flooded nowadays with different products and with only word of mouth reviews from users, its difficult to know which is good.

Our gurus - over to you please.

ceejay80s:

12v 10 amp solar charge controller= 6k


20amp 12v & 24v. With usb = 8k


30amp 12v & 24v =8k

30amp 12v & 24v with usb = 10k


30amp 48v =11k

Call chidisam venture 08033308811

Valto:
very low prices, but those are PWM controllers, not mppt.

Valto:
very low prices, but those are PWM controllers, not mppt.

Im2Busy2Bother:



You are very correct my friend...as the manufacturers won't sell MPPT Solar Charge Controller that low

Beetee01:

waz d diff between pwm and mppt ?

Valto:
i have finally a done a full upgrade. i now av a
3000watts 24v pure sine wave inverter
2pcs 200amps battery
30A EPsolar tracer A series MPPT solar charge controller
2pcs 200watts mono solar panel
my 30A PWM solar charger controller and 30amps battery charger is up for sale,cos my new inverter av 70A fast charger.

ceejay80s:
Wetin una dey do no good again o!

All these nairaland rich guys don take over this thread, una come make my setup look like calculator battery, u guys are oppressing us with ur expensive solar setups, e no good o!!!

sentix:
my little setup. got the 10amp charger so my small generator can charge it. 42a batteries.

ceejay80s:
Wetin una dey do no good again o!

All these nairaland rich guys don take over this thread, una come make my setup look like calculator battery, u guys are oppressing us with ur expensive solar setups, e no good o!!!

ceejay80s:


Yes

9ijaprince:

Where did you get the 42 amp battery?