Eng. Matthew Joseph Nandirio is the Founder of walkingsolar. After graduating from the University of Houston in 2002, matt started working as a Solar Electrical Engineer for several multi-national solar energy companies. He has a wide range of experiences including solar system requirement analysis, planning, maintaining, debugging and even solar device development through research. He now shares his 20 years of expertise through his articles on the walkingsolar website. Further, he is also the author of two books on Solar Technology, “Solar Power for Villages” and “DIY Solar System for Dummies”.
The difference between a solar inverter and a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) inverter lies in their design, function, and application. Primary Function and Design Solar… Read More »What is the difference between a solar inverter and a UPS inverter?
Solar panels can run an air conditioning (AC) unit without batteries, but this setup has limitations and considerations that need to be understood for effective… Read More »Can solar panels run AC without batteries?
Yes, you can technically connect a charge controller to an inverter without a battery, but this setup has significant limitations and is generally not recommended… Read More »Can I connect charge controller to inverter without battery?
Yes, you can use a solar panel and an inverter without a battery, though the functionality will be somewhat limited compared to a system that… Read More »Can I use a solar panel and inverter without a battery?
You can use an MPPT charge controller without a solar battery if the load being powered is not that big. However, this is a bad… Read More »Can I use MPPT without a battery?
A solar inverter cannot power any appliance on its own. You have to connect it to a power source such as a solar panel, solar… Read More »Can I use solar inverter without solar panel?
Mixing PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) charge controllers in a solar power system is technically possible, but it requires careful… Read More »Can I Mix PWM and MPPT charge controller?
The rule of thumb is that different solar panels use different charge controllers due to the difference in size. For instance, a solar charge controller… Read More »What size charge controller for 200w, 250w, 300w, 400w, 500w, 1000w, 1200w solar panels?
Air conditioners require a constant supply of power to run efficiently. For that reason, homes and institutions with air conditioners pay bills higher than those… Read More »Can an air conditioner run off solar power?
Most batteries can handle a voltage between 10.5 to 14.6 volts. If this limit is exceeded, it affects the battery’s lifespan and risks the battery… Read More »Two Charge Controllers One Solar Panel: Yes and How to
