{"id":17060,"date":"2020-09-29T09:54:57","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T09:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/?p=17060"},"modified":"2022-12-20T22:11:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T22:11:45","slug":"portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Portable Solar Panel System Set Up Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17060\" class=\"elementor elementor-17060\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88f08f2 lead-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88f08f2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e9b627\" data-id=\"2e9b627\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8449f article-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a8449f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Portable Solar Panel System Set Up Guide<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-59e4205 toc-and-author-bio-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59e4205\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a76fab4 left-column\" data-id=\"a76fab4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-963be9d table-of-contents elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"963be9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide\/#Step-1-%E2%80%93-The-Power-Requirements\" title=\"Step 1 \u2013 The Power Requirements\">Step 1 \u2013 The Power Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide\/#Step-2-%E2%80%93-The-Solar-Panels\" title=\"Step 2 \u2013 The Solar Panels\">Step 2 \u2013 The Solar Panels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide\/#Step-3-%E2%80%93-Battery-and-Charge-Controller\" title=\"Step 3 \u2013 Battery and Charge Controller\">Step 3 \u2013 Battery and Charge Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide\/#Step-4-%E2%80%93-The-Inverter\" title=\"Step 4 \u2013 The Inverter\">Step 4 \u2013 The Inverter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/portable-solar-panel-system-set-up-guide\/#Step-5-%E2%80%93-The-Wiring\" title=\"Step 5 \u2013 The Wiring\">Step 5 \u2013 The Wiring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca3eec6 right-column\" data-id=\"ca3eec6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d091abe author-bio elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d091abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"name\": \"Aniket\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/author\/aniket\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"image\": \"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/324fd7f9d0b3e667f7223919e56f046a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"jobTitle\": \"Author\"  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"author-bio-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/324fd7f9d0b3e667f7223919e56f046a?s=50&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Aniket\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><p class=\"author-bio-text\"><span class=\"written-by-text\">Written by<\/span> <span class=\"job-title\">qualified solar engineer<\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">Aniket<\/span><span class=\"written-by-period\">.<\/span> <span class=\"last-updated-text\">Last updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2022-12-20 22:11:45\">December 20, 2022<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4caed31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4caed31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3770e9\" data-id=\"b3770e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff3f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ff3f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you ever looked at solar panels installed on buildings and wondered if you should get them? You probably would like to set up a small, portable solar system and get a first-hand experience on how to do it. Or maybe you are just a DIY-buff.<\/p>\n<p>In either case, we\u2019ve got you covered. This portable solar panel system set up guide will walk you through the steps in setting up your system \u2013 from sizing, component selection to the wiring and operation. Whether it\u2019s for home use, camping, or for an RV, portable solar kits are a great way to ensure power supply away from the grid or during blackouts. Let\u2019s see how to design and build portable solar kits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-1-%E2%80%93-The-Power-Requirements\"><\/span>Step 1 \u2013 The Power Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want to set up a home solar panel system or a <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-product-information\/portable-solar-panel-information\/\">portable system<\/a>, the first step is understanding the energy requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Solar power is an extremely flexible source of power when it comes to size. You need to first decide how big a system you need, i.e., the amount of power required. The first step is to create a list of appliances that you want to power from your portable solar panels. This can include anything from some LED lights, mobile phones, a small table fan, or a coffee maker.<\/p>\n<p>Next, add up the power consumption of these devices. Suppose the lights total 30 watts, mobile phones 10 W, the fan 20 W, and 30 or 40 W for other small devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-2-%E2%80%93-The-Solar-Panels\"><\/span>Step 2 \u2013 The Solar Panels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have calculated the amount of total power required, it is time to decide the size and type of solar panels. Let us assume that considering the appliances mentioned above, your total power requirement is 80 W.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, it would be reasonable to go with 100-watt solar panels, accounting for efficiency losses and unpredictable sunlight levels.<\/p>\n<p>You can either have a single 100 W, 12-volt monocrystalline solar panel or two 50-watt solar panels. You can choose between regular panels, flexible panels, and rugged, portable solar panels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17064\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-portable-solar-panels-e1601308667533.png\" alt=\"image showing portable solar panels\" width=\"623\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-portable-solar-panels-e1601308667533.png 623w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-portable-solar-panels-e1601308667533-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although all <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-do-solar-panels-work\/\">solar panels function<\/a> the same at the fundamental level, each of these has its advantages. Regular, rigid solar panels are the least expensive, while flexible solar panels are extremely durable and easy to carry.<\/p>\n<p>Portable solar panels come with protected edges, making them slightly more durable. It\u2019s easy to set them in the right position, thanks to mounting kickstands. It is thus convenient to install a solar panel system using portable modules. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/best-portable-solar-panels\/\">Portable folding solar panels<\/a> are another, more compact option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-3-%E2%80%93-Battery-and-Charge-Controller\"><\/span>Step 3 \u2013 Battery and Charge Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A battery is needed to use solar energy during the night, and a solar controller for safe battery charging. Before deciding what size of batteries to buy, we need to know how much energy needs to be stored. The 100-watt, 12-volt solar panels we decided upon will generate about 400 Wh of energy, assuming you are at a location with 4 hours of full sunshine availability.<\/p>\n<p>To have a battery bank that can store the entire 400-watt hours, the following calculation should give us the battery size in ampere-hours (Ah):<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wh \u00f7 V = Ah<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hence, 400 \u00f7 12 = 34 Ah<\/p>\n<p>Considering some buffer for battery efficiency and depth of discharge (the actual discharging level a battery can handle), it would be better to go with a 50 Ah or 60 Ah battery. Different types of batteries are available for solar kits, but to minimize maintenance hassles, go for sealed maintenance free options \u2013 either lead acid or lithium batteries. Preferably deep cycle batteries, if you want more energy per volume.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-sealed-battery.webp 320w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-sealed-battery-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-sealed-battery.png\" height=\"200\" width=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-sealed-battery.png 320w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-sealed-battery-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17065 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"image of sealed battery\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-MPPT-charge-controller.webp 216w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-MPPT-charge-controller-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-MPPT-charge-controller.png\" height=\"216\" width=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-MPPT-charge-controller.png 216w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-of-MPPT-charge-controller-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17066 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"image of MPPT charge controller\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A solar charge controller is necessary for safe and optimal solar charging. In this case, you can go with a 12 V or 24 V charge controller. If you are going with a 24 V battery charge controller, you will need to have a 24 V battery bank; thus, you can have two 30 Ah, 12 V deep cycle batteries connected in series instead of one 50 or 60 Ah, 12 V battery.<\/p>\n<p>Among the two types of solar charge controllers, PWM charge controllers are cheaper but also less efficient. The costs for battery charge controllers have dropped significantly in recent times. It is always recommended to set up a solar panel system using an MPPT controller to get maximum value from your system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-4-%E2%80%93-The-Inverter\"><\/span>Step 4 \u2013 The Inverter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A power inverter is necessary to convert DC power from your solar panels or batteries to AC. You can use DC supported appliances that your batteries power directly, eliminating the need for an inverter. However, it is recommended to have an inverter-based system to operate regular appliances as well.<\/p>\n<p>The inverter should handle the power conversion when all the appliances are being operated simultaneously, while also having some safety margin to account for a possible power surge. In this case, a 200-watt power inverter would be a suitable option. Pure sine wave inverters are recommended for their higher efficiencies.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-of-solar-inverter.webp 350w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-of-solar-inverter-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-of-solar-inverter.png\" height=\"262\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-of-solar-inverter.png 350w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-of-solar-inverter-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17067 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Image of solar inverter\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-5-%E2%80%93-The-Wiring\"><\/span>Step 5 \u2013 The Wiring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now comes the most critical part of installing your own solar panel system &#8211; wiring. If you are going with a 12V system, you can have a single 100 watt 12 volt panel or connect your 2 x 50 W panels in parallel. If you are setting up a 24 V system, connect them in series by connecting the positive terminal of one panel to the negative of the second. The procedure is the same for regular or flexible solar panels. A solar panel system installation with two panels is usually more complex than single-panel systems.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-parallel-and-series-connections.webp 467w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-parallel-and-series-connections-300x143.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-parallel-and-series-connections.png\" height=\"222\" width=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-parallel-and-series-connections.png 467w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-parallel-and-series-connections-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17068 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"image showing parallel and series connections\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>The same goes for the battery. If your system is a 24 V system, you will need to connect the battery terminals in series as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-battery-connections-in-series-and-parallel.webp 482w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-battery-connections-in-series-and-parallel-300x120.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-battery-connections-in-series-and-parallel.jpg\" height=\"193\" width=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-battery-connections-in-series-and-parallel.jpg 482w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-battery-connections-in-series-and-parallel-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17069 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"image showing battery connections in series and parallel\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Your power inverter&#8217;s input rating will decide whether your system will be 12 V or 24 V.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, there is the wiring of all the components together. The following is an easy wiring diagram that you should follow:<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system.webp 480w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system-300x146.webp 300w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system-354x174.webp 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system.png\" height=\"234\" width=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system.png 480w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-showing-wiring-between-components-of-a-portable-solar-panel-system-354x174.png 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17070 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"image showing wiring between components of a portable solar panel system\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>While setting up a solar panel system, ensure the panels are not exposed to the sunlight, as DC current can be harmful. It is crucial to connect or disconnect solar panels safely. Once all the connections are done, you can set up your panels facing sunlight directly at a suitable angle, hence starting your solar charging. Make sure your panels remain clean and scratch-free for the best experience.<\/p>\n<p>Portable systems are a great way to power your essentials. They are also quick to set up, whereas rooftop <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-long-does-it-take-to-install-solar-panels\/\">solar panels take about 90 days to be installed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can always add more panels and batteries to it to increase your system capacity. 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