Dave Karr wrote:
From: "Dave Karr" <davek@...>
A linear regulator really isn't the best idea here since power conservation
is a factor. As shown about 50% of the power would be dissipated as heat.
A switching regulator should be able to achieve >85% effieciency fairly
easily.
Of additional interest, there was something in EDN within the last month or
so related to maximizing the output of solar panels to charge batteries,
can't remember if it was presented as an article or as an application
example from Maxim or Linear Tech. One concept presented was taking the
output from a single panel and stepping it up to charge a higher battery
voltage. I'll dig it up if anyone is interested.
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On 3/14/99, at 11:37 PM, Daniel Byrd wrote:
If you go with a 24 volt system, no need to bye the 24 to 12 reg for
100+.
You can build it for 20 to 30 dollars.
This might help you.
--Dave
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DAVE:
Please keep me posted, I am interested in maximizing solar panel
efficiency. I am now currently employing 12 panels of 53 watts each
and connected to 10 each 200 ah batteries...I suspect I am not getting
the most of solar energies....Police use of Repeater in mountain site.
thanks
chris inos
wh6um
