fha772
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| posted on 28/6/14 at 12:20 PM |
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Any solar panel experts? Charging 24v battery bank?
Hi all,
I was just wondering if there was anyone here who knows a lot about solar panels and using them to charge batteries.
I'm just starting to figure out a project that's been in my mind for a couple of years.
I can't go into too many details until I'm further on with it.
But basically, I've got to charge 2 sets of batteries;
Firstly, a set of 6 batteries wired in parallel to produce 12 volts for some led lighting.
Secondly, a bank of 24 volt fork lift batteries to power a pallet truck drive motor.
I have an area of flat roof, approximately 6 feet by 14 feet.
How much charging capacity can I realistically expect from this size area of solar panels?
And how do I stop it from over charging and damaging the batteries?
Cheers Frank
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=6743&start=105
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chrism
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| posted on 28/6/14 at 01:33 PM |
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I dont really know much but I would assume you would need some form of charge controller to stop from overcharging.
Have a look here for some quick info
http://www.solartechnology.co.uk/faqs/calculating-your-solar-requirments
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jacko
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| posted on 28/6/14 at 04:07 PM |
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If i was you i would ask on a narrow boat forum they use them all the time 
Jacko
http://www.canalworld.net/
[Edited on 28/6/14 by jacko]
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