Been running secondhand panels for about three years now and honestly, mixed bag. Got a set of 300W Canadians for £80 each off eBay — proper bargain compared to new.
Looking at getting some solar sorted but the initial outlay is mental. Currently renting a place with decent south-facing roof space and the landlord's surprisingly cool with it, though I'd need...
Spot on about winter, but let's also talk about the reality check bit nobody mentions — you'll absolutely work out your winter minimum on a spreadsheet, feel confident, then get to December and...
Right, been waiting for decent weather to get photos sorted. Finally got the shed wrapped up last month.
The Setup:
4x 400W Renogy panels on the roof (south-facing, obviously)
Victron SmartSolar...
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