Solar powered shed setup UK - MPPT Upgrade

[rmfungaro]

Hi! you had some improvement after replacing the solar controller? I see some comments that MPPT cheap not work very well. I wait for new videos!

[blumaxx1]

GOOD SETUP,,!!,,GREAT WORK,,!!

[busterhound333333]

I have apparently missed something.Whats the point of wasting money on a expensive solar power system in a shed?..I could just about use a flashlight for all of my electrical needs in the shed.

[hippyraverocker]

@busterhound333333

Well the main point is to be able to run lighting, drills, mowers, small propagators and other random items like radios for when out and about in the garden without having to resort to a mains source. Yes it's more expensive than just using an extension lead but it was mainly done for a bit of fun and to get into diy home generated power :)

[busterhound333333]

@hippyraverocker ..ic..i have been interested in trying to make my camper self efficient.I was just wondering which would be a better way to accomplish this.The solar panels or the little wind turbine's...Thanks for sharing.

[hippyraverocker]

@busterhound333333

This mainly depends on the space you have to play with, personally I would say solar is easiest to install and work with but if you can setup a small turbine that is portable you will likely see better output from it depending where you are camping and how you have set it up.

[busterhound333333]

@hippyraverocker ..All input i can get is greatly appreciated..Thanks for sharing.

[1981dasimpson]

you might also find it best to set the panel up for best winter production in summer you will get more then what would be recived in winter anyway

[hippyraverocker]

@1981dasimpson

The panel is set to give the best results all year, so it is a compromise in some months but overall the average power output is the best it can be without some form of tracking system.

Also the larger battery does charge, once the small one is full it effectively overflows into the bigger one, have been monitoring voltages and the hydrometer to confirm this.

As for DC not travelling far well I know this, but it's impractical to have any less DC side length without major chang

[1981dasimpson]

the larger battery wont charge fully because of the smaller battery reaching full charge befor the larger one

[1981dasimpson]

it is best not to carry the dc voltage over a distance

[hippyraverocker]

@ForPropertyInvestors

The rating of your mppt controller just needs.to be more than whatever your panels put out at peak. So if your system peaks at 8amps, a 10amp controller would be suitable. Remember though not to run high amperage loads from the controllers.switched output, that is only for small accessories like lights.

[ForPropertyInvestors]

What Amps is the MPPT needed to charge four or so batteries? I'm looking to buy one of these MPPT's and it varies in price the more amps.

[michael970]

nice update.I bet you won't be able to stop looking at that new meter .I know I go up and down to check mine about 20 times a day.TAKE CARE

[mjlorton]

Brilliant, thanks for posting.