Solar power
Jun 20, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Solar power
Thinking about using solar power to run A/C
-Replacing heavy bed covers ( EXT) replacing with one piece aluminium powdercoated cover .
- Stick solarpanel(s) (thinking: Solara EOG1002/12V,85W)
- Make a bracket , mount electric motor to run compressor.
Now the Question: How much power would the electric motor need , and did i leave something out ?
Is it to far-fetched?
Maybe this is a weird idea anyway.
-Replacing heavy bed covers ( EXT) replacing with one piece aluminium powdercoated cover .
- Stick solarpanel(s) (thinking: Solara EOG1002/12V,85W)
- Make a bracket , mount electric motor to run compressor.
Now the Question: How much power would the electric motor need , and did i leave something out ?
Is it to far-fetched?
Maybe this is a weird idea anyway.
Jun 20, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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From: Huntsville, AL
eh, I dont think it would be worth it.
If you want the panels to power an electric compressor then you are going to need a lot of panel real estate....
lets say the AC compressor draws 3hp, thats 3*746 = 2.2kw
The panel you mention is 49x22x1.3" which is about 7.5 square feet of panel per 85w.
You need at least 2kw so thats 2000/7.5 = 267 square feet of panel. I think the typical 6' bed is around 25 square feet....
There are a lot of assumptions going on here, the biggest one being the draw of the actual engine compressor, but 3hp seems like a reasonable estimate. Also, solar panel loose efficiency over time which means you are going to need more than the original 267feet of panel...
This is why solar power isnt more popular, it is just not efficient at all with current technologies. However, the energy source (the sun) is free.
If you want the panels to power an electric compressor then you are going to need a lot of panel real estate....
lets say the AC compressor draws 3hp, thats 3*746 = 2.2kw
The panel you mention is 49x22x1.3" which is about 7.5 square feet of panel per 85w.
You need at least 2kw so thats 2000/7.5 = 267 square feet of panel. I think the typical 6' bed is around 25 square feet....
There are a lot of assumptions going on here, the biggest one being the draw of the actual engine compressor, but 3hp seems like a reasonable estimate. Also, solar panel loose efficiency over time which means you are going to need more than the original 267feet of panel...
This is why solar power isnt more popular, it is just not efficient at all with current technologies. However, the energy source (the sun) is free.
Jun 20, 2010 | 09:11 PM
#3
eh, I dont think it would be worth it.
If you want the panels to power an electric compressor then you are going to need a lot of panel real estate....
lets say the AC compressor draws 3hp, thats 3*746 = 2.2kw
The panel you mention is 49x22x1.3" which is about 7.5 square feet of panel per 85w.
You need at least 2kw so thats 2000/7.5 = 267 square feet of panel. I think the typical 6' bed is around 25 square feet....
There are a lot of assumptions going on here, the biggest one being the draw of the actual engine compressor, but 3hp seems like a reasonable estimate. Also, solar panel loose efficiency over time which means you are going to need more than the original 267feet of panel...
This is why solar power isnt more popular, it is just not efficient at all with current technologies. However, the energy source (the sun) is free.
If you want the panels to power an electric compressor then you are going to need a lot of panel real estate....
lets say the AC compressor draws 3hp, thats 3*746 = 2.2kw
The panel you mention is 49x22x1.3" which is about 7.5 square feet of panel per 85w.
You need at least 2kw so thats 2000/7.5 = 267 square feet of panel. I think the typical 6' bed is around 25 square feet....
There are a lot of assumptions going on here, the biggest one being the draw of the actual engine compressor, but 3hp seems like a reasonable estimate. Also, solar panel loose efficiency over time which means you are going to need more than the original 267feet of panel...
This is why solar power isnt more popular, it is just not efficient at all with current technologies. However, the energy source (the sun) is free.
You are pretty ******* smart.....
Jun 28, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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From: In the Woods
Thinking about using solar power to run A/C
-Replacing heavy bed covers ( EXT) replacing with one piece aluminium powdercoated cover .
- Stick solarpanel(s) (thinking: Solara EOG1002/12V,85W)
- Make a bracket , mount electric motor to run compressor.
Now the Question: How much power would the electric motor need , and did i leave something out ?
Is it to far-fetched?
Maybe this is a weird idea anyway.
-Replacing heavy bed covers ( EXT) replacing with one piece aluminium powdercoated cover .
- Stick solarpanel(s) (thinking: Solara EOG1002/12V,85W)
- Make a bracket , mount electric motor to run compressor.
Now the Question: How much power would the electric motor need , and did i leave something out ?
Is it to far-fetched?
Maybe this is a weird idea anyway.
I remember reading somewhere about luxury cars that have this as an option. There are solar panels on the sunroof and when the interior temperature reaches a certain percentage differential compared to ambient temperature, a fan runs to either blow the hot air out of the car or cooler air in.
Not as good as A/C, but at least the vehicle interior isn't 150 degrees when you get into it on a hot day.
HTH,
Jake
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