Quiet Trekker

Spot on about the tracking period. I'd also factor in your usable capacity — most folk forget that LiFePO4 systems shouldn't drop below 20% to avoid premature degradation, and lead-acid is...

Think you've nailed it, @ExFirefighter42. The gatekeeping is the worst part of this community sometimes. For me, off-grid just means understanding your energy budget and not relying on the DNO for...

Right, here's what I've learned wiring my garden office setup, which transfers directly to campervans: Battery placement first.

Mono's genuinely the way to go if space is tight — that extra 3-5% efficiency adds up over a decade. Plus they degrade slightly slower. That said, poly's gotten decent lately.