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As you know, panels in series add voltage together so you can only do this up to the voltage limit of your controller. In parallel the amps add up.

I see it has a built-in charge controller (specs unknown). So whatever third-party panels you add would need to be compatible with that.

I was looking for something similar for my small "hobby" system and ended up buying a transmitting DVM. Seemed like a good idea but you have to leave it on and it takes a reading every minute, which is way more than I really need.

So, to summarize, using AI is kind of like asking Google maps for directions: it works best if you kinda already know the answer and you reserve the right to override the "hallucinations".

Yes, many companies and governments are collecting lots of "personal" data. Presumably the companies are hoping to monetize it. The silver lining, if there even is one - some governments are considering "right to repair" laws for consumers.

Looks good! I hope your neighbour doesn't mind them leaning over the property line. Mebbe hell tap into them for his own use.

Really? I thought California recently mandated all new houses had to have solar? Shouldn't that mean guaranteed employment for solar companies?

So the cart always faces west? Or you reverse the tilt when heading east? Why not just make the roof flat?

Suggest you try the "help wanted" section and you could mention Australia. Seems pretty remote so good luck!

That's a nice photo and a good and relevant question. I suggest you start a new thread for it and see what people think

I expect you're right. What are they for, actually? Aesthetics? I suppose it does look neater, more finished. But at what cost? (Oops! I think I've derailed this thread)

It's a mixed treat. The panels may be providing some shading for the attic but the hotter sun of a California summer will reduce the efficiency of the panels in producing electricity. Edit: So be sure to leave space for air circulation under the panels so they don't overheat.

Yes, hard to believe but in many/most parts of the world this ebike stuff is closely regulated. ("Nanny States", you say?) Perhaps not where you live which is presumably the US

Depends where he lives. In many places that would be illegal.

Sorry I can't contribute to your hypothetical question.

See BBC, CNN, Reuters etc. they all have the news story. I may have misinterpreted the headlines, but I didn't make it up. Google is your friend.

I see Tesla is firing all of the charger people and getting out of the charging business. So I doubt they'll be doing any new charging projects, and I expect they'll phase out any existing ones.

If you use a DC chlorinator you won't need an inverter at all - just stick with DC. (I've never done it, but that's the theory!)

It's not that simple. Do you have a design that includes charge controller, inverter, etc ... Or is that part of the "installer" job?

Ask AI Edit: for your particular location and situation

Me too! But turns out he's in Pennsylvania USA

Check with your power company - ours offers a free online breakdown link with every monthly bill. (Not for those who don't trust gov or big business) Edit: I'm in Ontario Canada.

It's only a real project when I can show it to my visitors. Usually try to avoid blood.

Many calcs of breakeven fail to include the "opportunity" cost of capital. This means: Loan interest charges, if you are borrowing the money, or Alternative Income earned, if you have the cash and invest it elsewhere Throw in the extra cost of managing, building and operating your own power...

Dog not included.

If you have a claim against SP you may want to pursue it sooner rather than later. You can confirm this news item yourself: I've given my source in post#4.

As reported by Michelle Lewis at Electrek. As per an email from sr mgmt of SP to all employees.

SunPower is ceasing residential solar installations and laying off 1000, out of 4700.

For this non-critical daytime only aerator seems like the perfect application for a bare bones, no battery, DC pump.

It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble, it's what you know for sure that just ain't so: Mark Twain

Proace already has up to 200 miles (320km) of range, why mess with it? We have a saying:"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

What car?

Homes theoretically Could be made hurricane proof too but they'd be expensive to build. Haven't most home insurance companies withdrawn from the Florida market? Too risky!

But if your windmills are blown over and destroyed by high winds you get nothing. Are they hurricane proof?

Welcome! Stick with lead acid batteries then: Li must not be charged below freezing or they'll be damaged