Backup Solar System
Backup Solar System
Hello, this is na73lolz. I want to setup a solar power backup system for power outages. I want the system to be small, with around a 500 watt sine wave inverter to run my router, modem, and maybe a laptop. Should I get a harbor freight 45 watt solar panel and charge controller kit? Can I use a bank of sealed lead acid batteries? And how many AH should I go for in my system? Thanks
Re: Backup Solar System
Ok, first I have to ask you a question.
How many watts will you actually be running at any given time?
How many hours will you be running this load?
Lets say you run a 50 watt laptop for 2 hours and a 10 watt modem for 2 hours.
This gives you a total of 120 watts which = 120 watt hours.
This is the number we need in order to size your system
How many watts will you actually be running at any given time?
How many hours will you be running this load?
Lets say you run a 50 watt laptop for 2 hours and a 10 watt modem for 2 hours.
This gives you a total of 120 watts which = 120 watt hours.
This is the number we need in order to size your system