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[nextekpowersysytem]

i want to increase 10 percent of my solar energy. is there anyway to increase solar energy by rearranging the solar panels


pls share experience

[Shortpoet-GTD]

Stand alone panels can track the sun's movement, but most (if not all) installed roof panels are put on the south
side of the house.
Tree shading has some effect, as well as dirt. Rinsing them off in a dusty windy area helps.

(As soon as Phil wakes up, I'm sure he'll add more.-our resident solar expert)

[E3 wise]

Of course you need to make sure you are maximizing your output by adjusting the angle of the panels is possible. http://www.macslab.com/optsolar.html Next you need to consider adding an MPPT - Maximum Power Point Tracking can increase output.  A MPPT, or maximum power point tracker is an electronic DC to DC converter that optimizes the match between the solar array (PV panels), and the battery bank or utility grid. To put it simply, they convert a higher voltage DC output from solar panels (and a few wind generators) down to the lower voltage needed to charge batteries.
(These are sometimes called "power point trackers" for short - not to be confused with PANEL trackers, which are a solar panel mount that follows, or tracks, the sun).    http://www.solar-ele...ontrollers.html

[nextekpowersysytem]

thank you guys. but i don't know whoms technique i have to follow because both of your methods genuine

[eds]

Both people are giving you good advice.
. . . They don't contradict each other, they complement each other.
One is basic information and
. . . the other is more advanced and technical,
. . . to get even more, efficient use out of your system.
Simply start with what you understand and
. . . as you learn and become comfortable with what you know,
. . . then learn about the more advanced and technical information and
. . . improve your system as time and money allows.

I've been waiting to buy an
. . . Affordable, Simple and Multi-purpose,
. . . . . . Mobile Solar Emergency Generator, since the mid-'70's.
Money has always been the biggest roadblock,
. . . Generation and Storage of enough energy to keep
. . . Basic 24 Hour home functions going:
. . . . . . Food(refrigerator, hot-water maker(coffee/tea/soup), microwave),
. . . . . . Water(well pump, toilets, showers, washing machines)
. . . . . . Light(LED)
. . . . . . Environment(Heat furnace)
. . . . . . Communication(Batteries radio).
The technology is almost at the point, where it is just out of reach, to produce such a item.
. . . The Military has the money and the need for such an item,
. . . . . . in such volume, to make it a tipping-point,
. . . . . . towards Distributed Energy for anyone who wants it.

[E3 wise]

What we really need is your panel information.  Are the standard 12 volt panels or higher voltage panels such as 24 to 36 volt panels.  Next what charge controller do you wish to use.  Lastly what battery size and types do you which to use.  These three points will allow us to make recommendations.  Panels can be maximized by they configuration they are used in.

Solar tracking is the ability to have the panels follow the sun across the sky.  Usually this is not avalible for roof panels which are set to a specific angle based on your location to maximize solar angle.  That said if the panels are put on a pier or pole tracking may be an option and can take your average daily radiance from 4 or 5 hours to 8 to 10 hours during summer.

Lastly knowing what panels you have lets us know how well they produce during low light conditions.  Remember that older panels can suffer from shadowing, meaning if a shadow crosses the panels production is cut off from that point on.  So make sure you have no shadowing from trees or other obstructions.

[E3 wise]

Environmental Power & Water Generation is now testing it's proprietary Solar Generators.  Information will be released in two weeks regarding the first two models.  The IPP 1000 is a 1000 watt system, the IPP 2000 will be a 2000 watt system.  They are plug and play configurations with a transportable solar rack system to allow easy movement.  The battery, charge controller, inverter, and other components are all installed in a stylish rolling cart that sits inside to provide 18 to 20 hours of uninterrupted power with a 5 to 6 hour recharge rate even under cloudy sky's.

This product has been in development for a year and has passed our strenuous testing to insure long life and exceptional quality.

[nextekpowersysytem]

What is the cost of IPP 2000 watt system and who is the best seller of IPP 2000