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I have purchased a 2 volt LED lantern from argos, it comes with a built in 6 volt 4ah sealed acid battery. What I wanted to know is would I be able to charge it using my 6 volt solar panel?
If it has a 6 volt battery- is it marked 2 volts on an external plug? If so, there is a resistor inside to drop the potential the battery sees. The battery itself could be slipped out and recharged easily from your 6 volt panel. Just determine how much current (in Amps or Milliamps) the panel produces nominally and divide that into 4 and add one fourth of that length of time to make up for system losses. This will tell you how many hours it should charge assuming your starting voltage of the battery is above .5 volts. and the panel is at 3 volts potential or higher. So if your panel puts out amp at 0AM, you would charge for 5 hours. 4 divided by is 4 and one fourth of that is so 4 plus is 5. It is a little more involved than that, but as a rule of thumb. Also do not discharge tha lantern to the point of no light output. LEDs are efficient, but their current will add up. If it is suggest to be able to use the lantern for up to 8 hours on a charge, stick to that value. Lead acid batteries have best longevity when discharged only to 80 percent capacity. Once battery is charged- disconnect from charging source.
What do I need to use this as a battery charger
I hope this will help you choose your charge controller / battery charger more effectively. Good luck!
I am looking to run 2 basic shoplights, each with 2- 32 watt T8 flourecent tubes for 6 hours a day for an indoor garden. Location WI.
I doubt you will be able to get anywhere near the amount of light needed to run anything for 6 hours a day. You will probably need a battery or something as well. At the least, you will need 3 solar panels, but you will probably need more than that in order to charge the batteries to get it to last long enough.
The amount of space required for solar panel installation can vary depending on factors such as the size and type of panels, the energy needs of the property, and the available sunlight. On average, a typical residential solar system may require anywhere from 100 to 600 square feet of roof space, but ground-mounted systems can also be an option for properties with ample land. It is best to consult with a solar installation professional to determine the specific space requirements for your particular situation.
Yes, solar panels can be used in conjunction with a backup generator. This setup, known as a hybrid system, allows the solar panels to generate electricity during the day and excess power can be stored in batteries or fed back into the grid. When there is insufficient sunlight or high energy demand, the backup generator can kick in to provide electricity. This combination ensures a continuous power supply, making it a reliable and sustainable solution.
The payback period for solar panels varies depending on factors such as the cost of installation, energy savings, and applicable incentives. On average, it ranges from 5 to 15 years, but advancements in technology and decreasing prices are making the payback period shorter.
i need someone to advice me which solar panels to buy.i have looked into few companies and i need some more info before decidingthe companies i checked were Sun tech trina solar Canadian solar and LDK solar.whice company should i pick?? please help.
If all things are equal buy local. If you are building for a LEED project then choose a manufacture within 500 miles. Another reason to choose a local panel is that if things go wrong there is a better chance of a satisfactory resolution. A no name knockoff from overseas might prove to be difficult to find a few years down the road. One good place to check is the Go Solar California website. They have proof of performance testing on hundreds of panels.
what is needed beside the panels and do you need an electrician to hook it up
A decent installation needs a solar engineer to make sure the panels are aligned to take advantage of all the solar it can get. that or You need to hit the books on solar radiation. online I would try different programs to get the feel. we get less solar radiating in the winter then in the summer. this needs to correctly compensated.