Solar panels: How many Ah/day can you expect?

[Chris Pink]

any idea why their prices for grid tie panels are around a third of those for 'battery charging'?

[Nickhlx]

any idea why their prices for grid tie panels are around a third of those for 'battery charging'?

 

I don't... I wonder though if its simple "economies of scale" as I am sure that panels earmarked for covering house roofs account for much higher quantities than those for battery charging...

 

Nick

[FrigateCaptain]

I've ordered 2 x 100w panel's and charge regulator off eBay for just over 400 quid, hope it works!

[blodger]

I've ordered 2 x 100w panel's and charge regulator off eBay for just over 400 quid, hope it works!

You'll wonder why you made do without before

[FrigateCaptain]

I know, seeing the figures quoted here and the amount of time I run my engine it makes sense. Just picked up a brand new low watt 12v tv too! Next thing is a gas fridge!

[mickspangle]

I know, seeing the figures quoted here and the amount of time I run my engine it makes sense. Just picked up a brand new low watt 12v tv too! Next thing is a gas fridge!

 

I take it you haven't sold the boat yet then...?