Topmost11:
I have decided to change my panels from parallel connection to 2S2P and see how it goes. But I shall still retain the PWM controller. I observed shading is much on it these days. As of 4pm yesterday, almost 80% is shaded. I am thinking of raising the height from 3feet to about 10feet to eliminate the shade which is caused by fence. Pole is the new height i am considering. Relocation is out of the question.
Any other/better suggestions? Thanks

Callmenuel1:
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Topmost11:
If I change from this,the new height will put it at par(if not higher) than the fence thus eliminate the shade caused by the fence. But this is giving exposure to passersby to tempt them.

desiji:

Your best solution is go on the roof thereby eliminating a lot of disadvantages

queenfav:
happy New year solarlanders.Pls i just got this hisense fridge,i can't seem to find d watts it uses.Pls can anyone help me figure that out from the info here?

oyekanwahab:


check inside the manual , it should be there

it really annoys me when all this brand can't put a datasheet about there product online, they there not try it in other country

Topmost11:
I have decided to change my panels from parallel connection to 2S2P and see how it goes. But I shall still retain the PWM controller. I observed shading is much on it these days. As of 4pm yesterday, almost 80% is shaded. I am thinking of raising the height from 3feet to about 10feet to eliminate the shade which is caused by fence. Pole is the new height i am considering. Relocation is out of the question.
Any other/better suggestions? Thanks

ojeysky:


That pole height might be too high, once you achieve a height sightly higher than the fence then you should not experience shading from it fence. Shading is a killer so try to address it, am currently working on mine

earthrealm:


Am certain 2s2p will not perform better on pwm,
Only way maybe if you are using wrong cable size ab initio....from pics, i sense your cable run is long, ie panel to cc, hope you checked the charts and sized ur cables apprioprately...

Seems the land outside ur fence is empty, if occupied, i suggest u make an inverted L shaped rack, that will project 3 to 4ft above the fence, and to save cost..u may consider pinning the leg of the inverted L on the fence

queenfav:
happy New year solarlanders.Pls i just got this hisense fridge,i can't seem to find d watts it uses.Pls can anyone help me figure that out from the info here?

earthrealm:


Am certain 2s2p will not perform better on pwm,
Only way maybe if you are using wrong cable size ab initio....from pics, i sense your cable run is long, ie panel to cc, hope you checked the charts and sized ur cables apprioprately...

S3ems the land outsude ur fence is empty, if occupied, i suggest u make an inverted L shaped rack, that will project 3 to 4ft above the fence, and to save cost..u may consider pinning the leg of the invertered L on the fence

dragnet:

No thanks yet,
You asked the wrong question and got a corresponding answer. The wire should be copper but...

Why are you trying to connect your solar panel to your battery? that usually isn't a general practice except in rare cases.

ojeysky:


Is this all in one or will I need another power source?

Topmost11:
Present height

dragnet:

Did you at anytime clean the surface of your panels? are your cables copper or aluminium coated with "copper" ?

olendave:


I think the power rating in watts is around 110 -120 watts

From the formula of P=IV ; where P is power in watts, I is the value of the rated current and V is the rated voltage.

From the provided data: P= 0.5 x 220 = 110 watt
or
P=0.5 x 240 = 120 watt.

My view about it.

olendave:


I think the power rating in watts is around 110 -120 watts

From the formula of P=IV ; where P is power in watts, I is the value of the rated current and V is the rated voltage.

From the provided data: P= 0.5 x 220 = 110 watt
or
P=0.5 x 240 = 120 watt.

My view about it.

tonididdy:
Happy new year fam.
Please forgive my ignorance.
How do I know my butt are fully charged for the day with this photo?

dragnet:

No thanks yet,
You asked the wrong question and got a corresponding answer. The wire should be copper but...

Why are you trying to connect your solar panel to your battery? that usually isn't a general practice except in rare cases.

Topmost11:



My cable is 6mm and the run lenght is 25 meters. I have powmr 60a MPPT cc that is idle so I may just install that and do away with the pwm. I shall be getting additional 2×150watts panel by Jan ending.

The land is indeed empty. It is a road and that is my fear. Devilish children passing may be attracted to it and throw stones on it or adults may just steal it.

ojeysky:


Is this all in one or will I need another power source?

EgunMogaji2:


I sell something similar.

It is not All In One. The package should include a separate solar panel. I actually prefer this because you can position both the light and panel separately for best efficiency.

Saipro:

My 3kWp array doesn't often exceed an average of 8-9kWh/day unless I go beyond my typical DoD of less than 50%. I do twice that on days I deliberately attempt to max out. And I don't even consider that any league. Just regular stuff. Check out GeorgeD1, NiyiOmoIyunade et al for massive arrays and big league harvest.

GeorgeD1:


lolz,
brother, nobody is in the big leagues yet when it comes to solar.
we are all still trying to get there

earthrealm:


your panels are 150w 12v, 4units ai?
if yes, 6mm is very wrong for 25m @parallel connection...you would be having massive losses. whats ur max instantenous and daily harvest

use the link below to see for yourself
https://www.solar-wind.co.uk/info/dc-cable-wire-sizing-tool-low-voltage-drop-calculator

hope u can understand the rough pic, you wud use cross beams(angle iron) across the inverted L, so you have a base to place the panels. the panels.you can use bolt n nut to affix the panels to the rack....thus making it impossible for would be thieves to simply climb the fence and cart away the panels....as they would hv to climb inside ur compound..n use a ladder to undo all the bolts and nuts

earthrealm:


your panels are 150w 12v, 4units ai?
if yes, 6mm is very wrong for 25m @parallel connection...you would be having massive losses. whats ur max instantenous and daily harvest

use the link below to see for yourself
https://www.solar-wind.co.uk/info/dc-cable-wire-sizing-tool-low-voltage-drop-calculator

hope u can understand the rough pic, you wud use cross beams(angle iron) across the inverted L, so you have a base to place the panels. the panels.you can use bolt n nut to affix the panels to the rack....thus making it impossible for would be thieves to simply climb the fence and cart away the panels....as they would hv to climb inside ur compound..n use a ladder to undo all the bolts and nuts

earthrealm:


your panels are 150w 12v, 4units ai?
if yes, 6mm is very wrong for 25m @parallel connection...you would be having massive losses. whats ur max instantenous and daily harvest

use the link below to see for yourself
https://www.solar-wind.co.uk/info/dc-cable-wire-sizing-tool-low-voltage-drop-calculator

hope u can understand the rough pic, you wud use cross beams(angle iron) across the inverted L, so you have a base to place the panels. the panels.you can use bolt n nut to affix the panels to the rack....thus making it impossible for would be thieves to simply climb the fence and cart away the panels....as they would hv to climb inside ur compound..n use a ladder to undo all the bolts and nuts