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It is generally agreed that by tracking the sun one gets approx 40%
more 'energy' from ones solar panels. Accuracy is not important. 10-20 degrees tracking accuracy is suitable. I have updated my solar page if you are interested: http://www.flightsimulatorandhobbies.com/solar.htm ============================= Tnx for above info , 40% additional energy is indeed worth it to have a rotating system . I bookmarked your web site. I have 2pcs 64W solar panels producing up to 8 Amperes together. Together with a 150W max (12 Amperes) Wind generator they keep my 12V SLA batteries happy ,except in a windless winter period (location northern Scotland at 57 degr north) I am now considering to put a 2V-200A lead-acid cell in series to get minimum 14 V , since my TenTec Paragon transceiver (1980s vintage) doesn't like supply voltage to be below 12.2 Volt The solar panels have a rated capacity at up to 16.5 volts ,so with 14 V (max 16 V) I can still keep them in parallel. The batteries provide power to an up to 100W-RF HF Tranceiver ,a laptop (via a DC to AC inverter),a Packet-TNC , a VHF- transceiver , desk lighting and NiMH battery charger. Frank GM0CSZ /KN6WH |
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