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String Sizing Tool

A tool that assists with wiring solar modules to your inverter or solar charger. It considers the inverter or solar charger model, temperature, and module model to provide adjustable string sizing results!

Off-Grid System Sizing Tool

For Off-Grid or Backup system sizing. Enter your loads and zip code to get a ballpark estimate on solar and battery sizes to support your loads.

IV-Curve Evaluation Tool

Keep track of IV Curve results and next steps for problematic PV modules.

mV/K or mV/C → %/C Converter Tool

Convert a PV datasheet Temperature Coefficient from mV/k to %/C for your string sizing tool or modeling tool!

DC-Coupled Solar & Battery Sizing

Solar sizing with a battery capacity or battery sizing with a solar capacity for DC-coupled systems.

Where do you start if you're new

The Solar 101 Video Series steps you through a high level of performing an Off-Grid system. This is a great start to understand the industry a little and the components involved. The IV Curve related videos are also a good reference to better understand solar panel behavior.

Articles are also a good way to be informed. I would recommend the Maximum Power Point Tracking after the Solar 101 series.

Off Grid Design 101 Series

Welcome

Introduction to the Solar 101 series

Technical Overview

What is involved in a P.V. system? Let's go over all the players and important concepts!

Solar Industry

It's the knowledge you didn't know you wanted. Understanding the solar industry and where you fit in will help guide you on where to start.

Load Analysis

What is a load analysis and why is it important?

Choosing an Inverter

How do you choose the right inverter for the project?

Solar Panels

Select and ensure the solar modules you have will work with the inverter or solar charger.

String Sizing

String sizing can be tricky; let's do a hand calculation of string sizing to better understand it.

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Temperature Coefficient Conversion

Convert the temperature coefficient from %/C to mV/K, for example.

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)

What is MPPT and how does it work?

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Where do you start if you're new

Off Grid Design 101 Series

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