Surplus solar panel
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scross
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If you need to replace the stock factory 140 or 160 watt solar panel, now might be a great time to upgrade your whole solar system. Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT solar controllers are very affordable these days. High efficiency (small size) 200 watt panels are on Amazon for $160. Bigger panels (350 to 450 watts) are around $250. Just saying…..
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channel surfing has reported that dual 200W Monocrystalline panels and 100/30 victron mppt controler is the sweet spot. We have a single 325W panel and 100/30 controller
Yeah, the plan is to upgrade the current duoracer (which is MPPT) to a Victron 100/30 that would handle more power and provide more visibility. Was just thinking it would be really easy to add another panel and double the power with another factory PERC panel.
Installing two 200w Renogy panels appears to overlap the hand rails on my 29S more than I’d like.
Installing two 200w Renogy panels appears to overlap the hand rails on my 29S more than I’d like.
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If you double up on panels, they need to be the same panels, exactly the same, else you won't capture the full output they are capable of.
The 160w panel is no longer available from CMP, it’s been replaced by a 175W version with a slightly higher current rating. So the new panel wb throttled down to the 160’s output from what I’ve read. I was hoping to just pick up somebody’s unwanted 160w panel to match what I have. Otherwise I’ll have to use different panels.
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I have my original stock panel just sitting in storage here in socal if you want it. Though if you're not local I have to imagine shipping it anywhere would be less cost effective than just buying new panels.
That would be perfect if I had an economical way to get it to either Seattle or Phoenix.