How do I know if my charge controller is bad?
There are a few signs that may indicate your solar charge controller is bad. Here are some of the most common ones: 1. Batteries are… Read More »How do I know if my charge controller is bad?
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”.
There are a few signs that may indicate your solar charge controller is bad. Here are some of the most common ones: 1. Batteries are… Read More »How do I know if my charge controller is bad?
In most cases, a solar charge controller cannot be used without a battery. This is because the charge controller’s primary function is to regulate the… Read More »Can you use a solar charge controller without a battery?
Yes, it is possible to run a solar inverter without a battery. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind. Grid-Tied Systems In… Read More »Can You Run Solar Inverter Without Battery?
Solar inverters and normal inverters also known as UPS are devices that that aids at increasing the efficiency of your home power system. Since UPS… Read More »Can solar inverter be used as UPS?
Solar lights blink due to low battery power, faulty components, or poor connections, often signaling a need for recharging or maintenance. How to fix flickering… Read More »Why Do Solar Lights Blink?: Fixed
Solar lights turn on at night using a built-in photoreceptor that detects the absence of sunlight, activating the light when it gets dark. Hands operate… Read More »How Do Solar Lights Turn ON at Night?
Yes. It is possible to replace the solar water battery. However, you do not have to replace it. Most solar watch battery lasts for more… Read More »Can a Solar Watch Battery be Replaced?
A 300W 12V solar panel produces approximately 25 amps (300W / 12V = 25A). However, factors such as temperature, shading, and panel degradation can affect… Read More »How many amps does a 300w solar panel produce?
A 300W solar power panel produces 300 watts of energy per hour under standard test conditions (STC), which assumes an irradiance of 1000 W/m² and… Read More »How much energy does a 300W Solar Power Panel Produce?
When determining the required charge controller size for a 200W solar panel, it is necessary to consider both calculating charge controller amps and any amp… Read More »What size charge controller for a 200w solar panel?