A web site called RV Solar Electric has a lot of free information, plans, and explanations of RV systems. They also offer packages and equipment.
Daily Archives: January 25, 2012
Wholesale solar equipment for RVs (and vans)
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This company specializes in RV and Marine solar products and packages. The prices look good and many are geared for do-it-yourself. Here’s their website:
http://www.wholesalesolar.com/RV.htm
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Photon Photovoltaic Magazine covers solar power
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An industry magazine that covers all aspects of photovoltaic solar power is “Photon” magazine. You can check this out at a library or news stand, or go to their web-site, subscriptions, and request a free copy. Here’s the web-site, packed with information:
http://www.photon.info/photon_Home_en.photon?ActiveID=1101
Paulie
Solar Power for RVs and Vans
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Before you go out and buy solar panels it would be smart to learn a little about them. Here’s a website that sells, installs, and educates about solar panels:
Some of the topics on their educational pages include:
RV Solar Education Topics at AmSolar.com: Benefits of Solar, Solar Panels, Mounts, Charge Controllers, Batteries, Maintenance, Things to Consider, “STC” vs. “NOCT” Panel Ratings, Real World Conditions for Rvs, Designing for Real World Conditions, System Sizing by Actual Use, System Sizing by Rules of Thumb, Buyer’s Guide.
Paulie