Recent content by Peter Dill

Thanks Anorlunda! You are correct, it's just the one panel. As far as usage goes, i generally live on the boat over the weekends and I have fairly small electrical demands, the largest draw being the refrigerator (which i use as an ice box because of the power requirements). The other loads...

Thanks everyone, massive help. Now I've just got to find the right controller for the panel. Here are the specs: https://www.kyocerasolar.com/dealers/product-center/archives/spec-sheets/KC40T.pdf Any insight on selecting a controller?

I have a simple 12vdc system on a boat with a single battery bank. There is a stock alternator on the engine and I've inherited a solar panel i'd like to install. I understand that most solar charge controllers have built in back feeding prevention, but will i also need blocking diodes on the...