Looking to learn more, which to buy, how to buy, and what to learn about solar panel power. Anyone here use solar panels to power and/or charge 12v batteries?
Thus far it appears no manufactures offer such a solution through "OEM" options. Anyways, looking for info on a set-up like this. This was a post on twitter and UNAVCO re-tweeted and apparently had some input on...
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You are going to need at least a small battery to get through interruptions by shadows such as a bird landing on the panel or an animal standing nearby, unless the panel is grossly over sized.
Find the ampere draw of the receiver and pick a panel rated for that current at whatever sunlight you expect.?ÿ Whether you plan for clear or overcast days will make a huge difference in the panel rating needed.
what brand is your GPS receiver? most of the new ones?ÿ that charges via USB connections?ÿ can run off cellphone powerbanks. you could get a high capacity powerbank that can literally lasts several days.
