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Monocrystalline solar cells are made from a single silicon crystal which makes them up to 20% efficient.
- $ 192 - [NEWPOWA 200W 24V MONOCRYSTALLINE HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR PANEL](https://www.newpowa.com/products/newpowa-200w-24v-monocrystalline-high-efficiency-solar-panel?variant=31891763396682¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-04-10&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign)
- $ 285 - [Renogy 270 Watt 24 Volt Polycrystalline Solar Panel](https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Renogy-270-Watt-24-Volt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel/26521591/product.html?option=44606635)
# Pricing# Charge Controller and Diversion Controller - __POTENTIAL PURCHASE__: [Schneider C-60](https://www.solarflexion.com/product-p/c60.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwkdL6BRAREiwA-kiczEukfCixIMcoghe-eUk7crbVxUWEfZmWXz50Qy7D-q5YD3yHzt9aAhoCQy4QAvD_BwE) for the 1000W solar system- The TriStar TS-45 is __broken__ ([manual](https://2n1s7w3qw84d2ysnx3ia2bct-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/TS.IOM_.Operators_Manual.04.EN_1.pdf)) by Morningstar.- We’re currently using the Schneider C-35 ([Manual](http://solar.schneider-electric.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/c-series-manual-975-0004-01-02-rev-d_eng.pdf)) as a diversion controller with a heating element attached. - __POTENTIAL PURCHASE__: [MPPT Solar Charge Controller](https://www.amazon.com/SolarEpic-Charge-Controller-Temperature-Communication/dp/B07429RK43/ref=asc_df_B07429RK43/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198064505516&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16807528780714719740&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010298&hvtargid=pla-352412316426&psc=1) ## Wires and Connectors Our 1000W and 24V solar system (5x 200W Sungoldpower panels) will have a peak current of 40A. As the average current will be around 30A or lower, however, a [2 AWG cable](https://www.rapidtables.com/calc/wire/2-gauge.html) for the distance of 10m (30 feet) will be appropriate.[[File:WireSize.JPG|border|thumb|Wire AWG size recommendations for a 12V solar system from the TS-45 manual]] Sunpowergold panels have [MC4 connectors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC4_connector). We probably need a [5 to 1 T-branch connector](https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Branch-Connectors-Coupler-Combiner/dp/B0833Y99Q1/ref=asc_df_B0833Y99Q1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416960572979&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9974211773035361050&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008236&hvtargid=pla-898513968645&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=97671768687&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416960572979&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9974211773035361050&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008236&hvtargid=pla-898513968645) and an additional adapter from the 12 AWG cable to a 2 AWG cable that runs back to the charge controller. ## Mounting and moving Here you can find a [general overview of various solar panel tracker ideas](https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/are-solar-axis-trackers-worth-the-additional-investment).</br>Refer to [[Pan-tilt mechanism research]] for more insight on mounting and moving the panels. ## Tax Refund
We can try to claim solar rebates, a tax refund, to lower our costs. North Carolina's [solar incentives](https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-rebates-incentives/nc/) reach from property tax exemption to refunds per watt. Duke Energy offers a $0.60/Watt rebate for systems up to 10 kilowatts.