FAQ
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Will this solar panel work with a 24V battery?
This is for 12V battery charging only. Please call Nature Power Customer Service for more 24V
system configuration.
How do solar system work?
The panel's photovoltaic cells convert the energy in sunlight to electricity, the electricity is then stored
in the battery and an inverter will allow you to plug in appliances. there is 4 major components
needed to set up your solar off grid system. Solar panels, charge controller to control the charge to
the battery bank, a battery for power storage and an inverter to transfer DC power from the battery to
an AC power.
How to use a charge controller?
Charge controllers are required for installations of solar systems arrays that are rated 12 Watts and
higher. Charge Controllers help to protect the battery(s) and solar panel(s) from harmful reverse
currents, battery over charging and high wattage surges, addition protections are found on larger
charge controllers. Nature Power Products offers charge controllers from 8Amp-32Amp. One Charge
Controller can regulate multiple solar panels.
How should my solar panels be positioned in order to produce the most power?
In the Northern Hemisphere, The best direction to face solar panels is south. However, using your
judgment in figuring out which location gets the most sun, would be helpful.
Does the panels need to be in direct sun to work?
No, although solar panels produce the highest wattage output in direct sunlight, they will still
produce power on cloudy days.
Will I need solar maintenance?
Solar panels generally require very little maintenance. They are very durable but should always be
cleaned to prevent dust and debris particles from causing shading on the solar panels. batteries
might need to be changed every few years.
How long does installation take?
This is a very basic setup plug and play, however, installing the panel to a flat surface might require
able bodies with a little bit of know how’s.
On what roof materials can solar be installed?
Solar panels can be installed on any roof material that can take the weight of the panel. properly
mounted solar panel system is essential, as a an improperly mounted solar panel can cause leaks or
other roof issues.
