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Old 05-17-2019, 08:11 PM   #10
Long & Winding road
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Sound about right to me.

I think they say most of the USA has about 5 good hours (on avg) for solar production but a 100 watt panel might only give you 90 watt per an hour, then if its cloudy or some shading, not tilted, dirty panels etc..... 3 hours sound realistic on what to expect on a mostly sunny day.

Maybe less than 3 in the winter - esp if not tilted.

Thats why I would go with 200 to 300 watts for just two batteries (200 amp hour total .... 50% = 100 amh useable) to max maximize charging and offset cloudy days, winter sun.... etc.
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