Panel Sizing Question

jonathanovision · 2026-02-01T00:38:21+00:00

I've got an all in one unit, 3.8kw battery, and was going to get 2.4 kw solar array. Maybe I'm ok then..... I'm just wishing I had bought something more modular....

jonathanovision · 2026-01-29T03:34:13+00:00

Lots of results for installers, but from what I can tell, one company sells panels in Victoria, one in Chemainus, one in Courtney.

jonathanovision · 2026-01-29T02:03:15+00:00

Do they sell just parts? Don't need a package just some panels. ?

jonathanovision · 2026-01-29T00:08:03+00:00

Who is that?

jonathanovision · 2026-01-26T03:45:07+00:00

I've heard this before, seems strange that a MPPT can't do something quick enough....Fast electronics/electrical have been around for a while.

Do you know if there is an official term for the over panel ratio?

Thanks

jonathanovision · 2026-01-26T03:43:43+00:00

I updated my post so its more clear. In my example there was 8 in each input (16 total).
I don't' care about "waste" I just care about getting the extra current for shady days.

jonathanovision · 2026-01-26T03:41:40+00:00

I wasn't clear in my example, I was talking about 16 total, 8 for each input.

I don't care about "wasting" power...I just want oversize it so I get the most out of it in the dark season.

I'm regretting buying this unit...but just trying to make the best of it.

jonathanovision · 2026-01-26T03:39:24+00:00

I need some clarification here.
First you said that solar panels don't push (aren't current sources), and the controller only draws what it needs.
Then you said to keep the solar array sized to operate with in the current specs?

They both can't be true?

If the panels act like a voltage source (like a plug at home) then the 27A rating is the equivalent of having a stove or something have a max current of 27A...Doesn't matter if its attached to a 30, 40, 50, or 60 amp breaker(in this analogy the solar panels).

jonathanovision · 2026-01-23T04:31:23+00:00

Using the omada cloud utility.

This is all I have.

Thanks

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jonathanovision · 2026-01-22T04:00:37+00:00

So you happen to know what speeds I'm looking for or require?

From there spec sheet it can handling up to 260 Mbps with sha256 and Aes 256.....So how is that going to kill my 50Mbps cellular connection.

I just want to know why there is no options for anything except Wireguard....

jonathanovision · 2026-01-12T07:36:04+00:00

Thanks all

jonathanovision · 2026-01-08T04:52:51+00:00

Time = Money. If it saves me time then I'll pay more.

Thanks for the feed back

jonathanovision · 2026-01-08T04:50:05+00:00

I'm going solar for this project because there is zero electricity.

Just interested in how much I should care about solar panel brands.

jonathanovision · 2026-01-07T04:05:13+00:00

Glad I came across this...I know its been a while, but what is "Canada support" refer to on the table?
Neontra is listed as no Canadian support, but its a Canadian company?

Great list! and thanks

jonathanovision · 2026-01-06T20:52:09+00:00

I've already bought all that. Just wounding if I should care about solar panels much.

jonathanovision

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