How much power can you actually get from you current setup?
Taking time to understand your solar needs before you start your project is a very important step and an often-overlooked one.
Many solar projects start out with some free solar panel you many have found and some old batteries. This is fine for learning, but may cause problems if you try to use it for more than a couple lights in your shed.
If you want to be able to power your home or a shelter for an extended period of time, you need to watch this video.
Now that you seen this video, break out the pen and paper to calculate your home’s solar needs.
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