Kid Solar + Wind

Started by techvt, May 31, 2017, 06:21:26 PM

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techvt

May 31, 2017, 06:21:26 PM
Was just given a 400w max 12V wind turbine and already have 3 250w solar panels hooked to my Kid connected to a 48v battery bank. Can I use it simultaneously somehow?

dgd

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May 31, 2017, 07:36:26 PM
No
Classic 250, 150,  20 140w, 6 250w PVs, 2Kw turbine, MN ac Clipper, Epanel/MNdc, Trace SW3024E (1997), Century 1050Ah 24V FLA (1999). Arduino power monitoring and web server.  Off grid since 4/2000
West Auckland, New Zealand

techvt

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May 31, 2017, 07:45:33 PM
Ok so I cant hook it up to the same battery bank in any way or need a separate charge controller?

dgd

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May 31, 2017, 07:49:12 PM
A 12 volt turbine can't charge a 48v battery no matter if direct connect to via a charge controller
Classic 250, 150,  20 140w, 6 250w PVs, 2Kw turbine, MN ac Clipper, Epanel/MNdc, Trace SW3024E (1997), Century 1050Ah 24V FLA (1999). Arduino power monitoring and web server.  Off grid since 4/2000
West Auckland, New Zealand

techvt

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May 31, 2017, 07:56:24 PM
Ok, I was thinking I would need to use a step up inverter to get to 48 knowing I would reduce wattage. Sounds like I should just use it for one of my 12V setups.

dgd

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May 31, 2017, 08:28:51 PM Last Edit: May 31, 2017, 08:31:50 PM by dgd
Using it to charge a 12 volt battery is the better idea. A dc to dc converter would be a lot of bother for such little power. If you really want to get a turbine then a proper 48v rated one is best.
Classic 250, 150,  20 140w, 6 250w PVs, 2Kw turbine, MN ac Clipper, Epanel/MNdc, Trace SW3024E (1997), Century 1050Ah 24V FLA (1999). Arduino power monitoring and web server.  Off grid since 4/2000
West Auckland, New Zealand
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