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Additional Solar Panels Research (view source)
Revision as of 18:36, 18 March 2021
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__We ordered five of these panels__
- $ 259 - 62.2 x 31.8 x 1.4 inches - [SUNGOLDPOWER Solar Panel 200W 24V Monocrystalline Solar Panel 200 Watt Solar Module Grade A Solar Cell](https://www.amazon.com/SUNGOLDPOWER-Solar-Panel-Monocrystalline-Module/dp/B07N6CX9MC/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=24v+solar+panels&qid=1598213514&sr=8-4) (][Panels on Sungoldpower website](https://sungoldpower.com/collections/monocrystalline-solar-panel/products/200-watt-monocrystalline-solar-panel#specification_1))
__Another option: Monocrystalline Solar Panels__
## 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/20152014/0711/Cc-series-manual-975-0004-01-02-Seriesrev-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-Datasheet_ENG.pdfTemperature-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)
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
