[C320-list] Re Solar Panels

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Yes.  In my case, the Genesun MPPT Solar controllers can be purchased in 24V models.  My Solbian 125W panel puts out 36V I believe.

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> On Jun 12, 2019, at 7:00 AM, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
> 
> Dave, do you know if the unit recognizes 24 v system. I have my two 12v batteries in parallel. 
> 
> Ted Harrison
> Hull 424 1997 
> 
>> On Jun 12, 2019, at 7:55 AM, Dave Chase <londoc at blackbury.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Wasn't able to permanent mount solar panels just yet, but FWIW I got one of these units to lash to the deck/bimini out of the way and in the best sun. It folds up into a stowable unit. It uses higher efficiency cells and I replaced the PWM controller with a Victron Blue Solar MPPT controller. Have gotten 97W from it just sitting on the deck. I can't attest to durability just yet though.
>> 
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074ZR3RNP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
>> 
>> Dave
>> Indigo
>> 1994 C320  #97
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/12/19 7:06 AM, sail-ability at sympatico.ca wrote:
>>> I have a 180 watt Shuco panel installed on the dinghy davits. Hooked up to a Blue Sky controller. Largest consumer on our boat is the fridge. System keeps the batteries hard up on sunny days. I think a 250 watt panel wud work well even on cloudy days.
>>> JohnM
>>> 1999#574
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>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>> On Jun 11, 2019, at 6:25 PM, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The problem with that location is that it is under the boom, so it likely is shaded when the sun is most directly overhead. Even a small amount of shadowing can reduce output significantly, depending on the shape and position of the shadow and how the individual cells are wired. For example, I've no