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* ALGcom DC UPS 24V 10A https://www.ispsupplies.com/ALGcom-FN-2400-10-ST
 
* ALGcom DC UPS 24V 10A https://www.ispsupplies.com/ALGcom-FN-2400-10-ST
   
* ALGcom DC UPS 48V 10A Manageable SNMP https://www.ispsupplies.com/ALGcom-FN-4800-10-SNMP
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* ALGcom DC UPS 48V 10A Manageable [https://www.anker.com/anker-solix SNMP] https://www.ispsupplies.com/ALGcom-FN-4800-10-SNMP
   
 
== Uninterruptible Power Supply Controllers ==
 
== Uninterruptible Power Supply Controllers ==
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== Solar Charge Controllers ==
 
== Solar Charge Controllers ==
 
=== Solar Charge Controllers ===
 
   
 
* [https://solar.ui.com Ubiquiti] provide solar charges specifically designed for use with their PoE Wifi products. Batteries and solar are bought separately.
 
* [https://solar.ui.com Ubiquiti] provide solar charges specifically designed for use with their PoE Wifi products. Batteries and solar are bought separately.
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*Tycon [https://www.tyconsystems.com/tp-scpoe-2424-hp tp-scpoe-2424-hp] lacks the web ui, unable to set the battery charge targets.
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*Victron SmartSolar Chargers https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers
   
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== Solar Monitoring ==
=== Off The Shelf ALL-in-ONE Systems ===
 
   
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=== Victron ===
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* VenusOS - free to use software for monitoring Victron devices from a Raspberry Pi - https://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/venus/release/images/
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* Cerbo-S GX Network connected system monitor https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo-S_GX/en/index-en.html
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== Off The Shelf ALL-in-ONE Systems ==
 
* [https://www.jackery.com/products/jackery-explorer-160-solarsaga-60w-solar-generator Jackery] offer a range of all-in-one portable battery and charging packs. Can be used with optional solar panels.
 
* [https://www.jackery.com/products/jackery-explorer-160-solarsaga-60w-solar-generator Jackery] offer a range of all-in-one portable battery and charging packs. Can be used with optional solar panels.
 
* [https://www.tyconsystems.com/tyconsolar Tycon Systems]
 
* [https://www.tyconsystems.com/tyconsolar Tycon Systems]
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* [https://www.anker.com/anker-solix Anker SOLIX Portable Power Station]
   
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== Non-penetrating mounts ==
 
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[https://www.ispsupplies.com/ ISP Supplies] ships from TX, USA
 
== Project Systems ==
 
== Project Systems ==
   
=== Uninterrupted Self Sustaining Solar Power by KJ6DZB [[USSP|(USSP)]] ===
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* [[USSP|Uninterrupted Self Sustaining Solar Power by KJ6DZB (USSP)]]
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* [[Evans Hall Roof|Evans Hall Roof Top]]
 
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* [[Skyline College Solar Node|Skyline College]]
=== Evans Hall Roof ===
 

Latest revision as of 21:22, 11 October 2024

Solar Load Estimates

Estimates of what it would take to achieve a year-round solar autonomy, for different continuous loads. The model assumes "typical" SF weather conditions (Link to model).

Note

A good portion of the capacity is just to meet the worst few days of the year, so if you are willing to sacrifice those, the system can be quite a bit smaller and still get you 95%+ annual up time.

Estimates

Below all assume 26V LiFePO4 battery (using 80% of capacity), somewhat conservative, but not a lot of margin:

  • 7W (cont.): 18A-h battery, 90W solar, 5A charge controller
  • 10W (cont.): 25A-h battery, 125W solar, 5A charge controller
  • 15W (cont.): 38A-h battery, 190W solar, 10A charge controller
  • 20W (cont.): 50A-h battery, 250W solar, 10A charge controller
  • 40W (cont.): 100A-h battery, 500W solar, 20A charge controller
  • 50W (cont.): 125A-h battery, 625W solar, 25A charge controller
  • 60W (cont.): 150A-h battery, 750W solar, 30A charge controller

Batteries

Just Batteries

  • Bioenno Power - LiFePO4 batteries which are lightweight but support many more charging cycles compared to normal lithium batteries.
  • TalentCell - LiFePO4 batteries being evaluated at the Sunol Ridge site.

Battery Charge Controllers

Uninterruptible Power Supply Controllers

Solar Charge Controllers

Solar Monitoring

Victron

Off The Shelf ALL-in-ONE Systems

Non-penetrating mounts

ISP Supplies ships from TX, USA

Project Systems