[DisasterRadio] MPPT / Solar

[samuk at disroot.org]

That full list of bits is here: https://my.aliexpress.com/wishlist/shared.htm?groupId=100000018985469

Thanks

Sam

January 16, 2020 5:50 PM, samuk at disroot.org wrote:

> Hi all 
> 
> I've been looking into solar a bit, in the process, I came across this MPPT:
> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000031728632.html
> 
> The 2.9v cutout should mean the battery lasts a reasonable timeframe.
> 
> This is the list of bit's I'm going to test for a solar node: 
> https://my.aliexpress.com/wishlist/wish_list_product_list.htm?&currentGroupId=100000018985469&page=1
> 
> It comes to around $70 per node. It should only require a screwdriver to assemble. I'm estimating
> the battery has half it's stated capacity, but that should still be adequate. The 'oversized' 10w
> panel should work with the MPPT even on foggy/ cloudy days.
> 
> This is untested as yet, but I'll do some testing soon.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Sam