recommend charging it to about 50%
before putting it back into storage. The
ideal battery SoC range for long-term
storage is 30 - 50%.
Charging With Solar Panels
Solar energy is as simple as pointing
panels at the sun. However, there are
many variables that can affect the
panel’s performance, and there are a
few rules involved. For help on charging
with solar panels and configuring your
solar arrays correctly, please call us
(see Contact Us) and we’ll be happy
to help you out. Here are a few of the
most common variables that affect
performance, and some tips and tricks
to help you maximize your results:
Ideal Time of Day
As a general rule of thumb, the brighter
the sun is shining, the better solar
panels will work. Panels operate at peak
efficiency when the sun is most direct—
typically around midday. Solar panels
run off of light, not heat. In fact, solar
panels produce the most during cold,
clear days rather than in extremely hot
conditions. Even on a windy day, solar
panels can still operate at peak output.
Cloud cover will significantly reduce
the efficiency of the panels, though
they will still continue to generate some
electricity.
Time of Year
The amount of daylight changes with
the seasons, as the sun moves closer
and farther away from you. During
summer months overall solar production
is generally higher. Although the winter
months have fewer daylight hours,
cold temperatures positively affect
the panel’s performance. In fact, cold
temperatures in clear conditions can
generate the most solar production
overall.
Panel Placement
Place your solar panel where it will get
as much direct sunlight as possible.
Shade on one or more panels can
affect the performance of the whole
string. Take care to avoid trees and
other shade that may move with the sun
throughout the day.
Peak Your Panels
Pointing your panel directly at the sun
NOTE:
Inergy solar panels are rated at maximum output in ideal conditions. Real output may vary based on your
unique situation.
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