Tag: solar photovoltaic systems
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Photovoltaic fun
Not so long ago I wrote here about my new deep cycle batteries. I also got a solar charge controller and two 10 Wp solar panels. One of those I am giving away on my other Polish blog to readers, the other is going to be used on my property for the composting toilet. Almost 1,5 […]
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Two new deep cycle batteries
Who said you can’t have your own alternative energy source for emergencies if you’re living in an apartment? Having some cash at hand at the end of december, I bought online two large deep cycle batteries, of capacity 140 Ah and 100 Ah. The larger one was a bit broken (piece of plastic broke, but […]
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My two new solar panels
Two weeks ago I go a delivery from a shop modernHome.pl, that contained two new 30 W solar panels. This weekend I finally had some free time to make some tests and prepare some photos to show here. At this moment my solar system has 150 Wp and consists of 5 solar panels. I have […]
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PV systems energy profitability
Those of you who know me better, know also, that I am a moderate fan of photovoltaic energy systems (solar panels). The first solar panel I bought (flexible 10 W) 5 years ago, and since that time, my PV system has grown to 150 Wp. Lately I aquired two 30 Wp panels, which I want […]
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Pros and cons of flexible solar panels
I bought my first solar panel (not taking into account the ones I had in my calculator or watch) in 2006 r., and it was a flexible 10 Wp (PowerFlex 10 from ICPSolar). With the charge controller I had and a typical lead-acid car battery, it was my first solar system I used in my […]