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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-15-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Thanks so much for all the helpful advice! :b5:

Great questions.

To clarify the use scenario, layout, and answer a few questions:

Badgertrek-style -- extended backwoods and winter travels...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-13-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Thanks for your interest and questions.


The dimensions of the SolarWorld panels allow me to fit more wattage than with Kyocera panels -- it's just panel size vs. roof size. The SMB standard...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-13-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Yes, that's a lot of panels. According to the photos and dimensions I have from SMB Texas, the edges of the cruiser top are rounded, so I think it'll be difficult to walk up there even with offset...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-13-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Here's the proposed solar design for my soon-to-be-born SMB. I'd appreciate comments and questions:

* Three SolarWorld SW-245 Modules (245 Watts each, total 735 Watts)

* Mounted on cruiser top...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-10-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

For anybody interested, here's the source for data on "full sun hours" broken down by location and time of year. The data in the Kyocera catalog is probably based on this.

The "Solar Radiation...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-09-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Bill and CoyoteArms,

Thanks so much for the detailed and helpful posts.

We're editing our solar plan and should be able to post more information soon.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-01-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Re: Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Thanks for the ideas. I hadn't considered a fuel cell. Also, I appreciate the ideas for reducing demand.

Yes, BroncoHauler is correct about my estimates.

Going back to the estimates, a 1.1...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-31-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,590
Posted By Advanturetrek
Solar Setups Different than SMB Solar?

Who has a solar setup other than the standard setup from SMB? What choices did you make and why?

I'm working on the design for my soon-to-be SMB. Solar power is pretty important -- I intend to...
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