Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum

423 topics in this forum

1. Recommendation for an MPPT charge controller?

   By Crossy, June 29, 2021
   • 13 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • ExpatOilWorker
   • August 9, 2021

2. Solar DC water Heater - Shear madness or absolute genius? 1 2

   By ExpatOilWorker, August 2, 2021
   • 36 replies
   • 2.7k views
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   • sandyf
   • August 4, 2021

3. Solar and Batteries vs Diesel Generator

   By Kwarium, July 28, 2021
   • 24 replies
   • 2.1k views
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   • Kwarium
   • August 1, 2021

4. Run an air con unit off solar

   By driver52, July 26, 2021
   • 8 replies
   • 1.8k views
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   • Crossy
   • July 26, 2021

5. Thinking of installing solar? What could possibly go wrong

   By Muhendis, July 17, 2021
   • 4 replies
   • 1k views
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   • Muhendis
   • July 19, 2021

6. Is this the future of Solar - use your EV as your backup battery for your home? 1 2

   By 4myr, July 9, 2021
   • 36 replies
   • 2.9k views
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   • Crossy
   • July 16, 2021

7. DIY solar enthusiasts - are you using the correct MCBs on your array?

   By Crossy, July 8, 2021
   • 8 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • Muhendis
   • July 13, 2021

8. Decisions, decisions - New aircon or more solar? 1 2

   By Crossy, July 4, 2021
   • 32 replies
   • 2.4k views
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   • Yellowtail
   • July 9, 2021

9. Got a canal or khlong? Why not put your solar panels over it and save land?

   By Crossy, July 6, 2021
   • 21 replies
   • 1.7k views
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   • tjo o tjim
   • July 8, 2021

10. How many solar cells should I install?

    By gejohesch, June 25, 2021
    • 20 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • DTL2014
    • June 28, 2021

11. US fossil fuel industry blocking rooftop solar.

    By Crossy, June 18, 2021
    • 15 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Crossy
    • June 25, 2021

12. Looking for some basic advice about putting in an irrigation system on some farm land.

    By Gruntled, June 9, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Gruntled
    • June 16, 2021

13. Some very noobish questions.

    By Gruntled, June 9, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Elkski
    • June 10, 2021

14. Power supply issue - will solar solve it?

    By nickcar, June 5, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • nickcar
    • June 7, 2021

15. Why not - Convert your mains LED floodlights to solar? (actually there are several reasons not to, but I did it anyway). 1 2 3

    By Crossy, May 9, 2021
    • 62 replies
    • 6.4k views
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    • Crossy
    • June 2, 2021

16. New solar panels suck water from air to cool themselves down.

    By Crossy, June 2, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 960 views
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    • impulse
    • June 2, 2021

17. Connection to home

    By zoolander, May 29, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • Crossy
    • May 29, 2021

18. Global House Happy Ending...????

    By faraday, May 25, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • BangkokReady
    • May 25, 2021

19. DSN-VC288 Voltmeter-Amperemeter quality issues

    By Tronx, May 24, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
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    • maxpower
    • May 24, 2021

20. Where to buy Solarcells 1 2

    By Tubulat, April 28, 2021
    • 42 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • tonray
    • May 23, 2021

21. A solar system that just works

    By SunshineHarvey7, May 21, 2021
    • 8 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • SunshineHarvey7
    • May 21, 2021

22. AVR vs. Hybrid Inverter

    By SunshineHarvey7, February 7, 2021
    • 24 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • SunshineHarvey7
    • May 21, 2021

23. Looking for 3-5kw hybrid inverter without grid feed that can work with and without battery within 20k baht budget

    By 4myr, May 14, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • SunshineHarvey7
    • May 16, 2021

24. Mystery of the solar panel/lamp that should work but doesn't. Advice needed. 1 2

    By Toolong, May 4, 2021
    • 41 replies
    • 3.7k views
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    • Toolong
    • May 12, 2021

25. Enough power for rainy days...

    By SunshineHarvey7, May 10, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
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    • Crossy
    • May 11, 2021

26. Looking for 50-60A 48V LiFePO4 battery charger

    By SunshineHarvey7, May 5, 2021
    • 14 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • SunshineHarvey7
    • May 6, 2021

27. Some advice needed for a noob

    By 4myr, May 2, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Crossy
    • May 4, 2021

28. Solar panel as emergency power

    By mrmicbkktxl, May 2, 2021
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • surangw
    • May 3, 2021

29. Inverter Error/Fault 09 -- Cause?

    By SunshineHarvey7, May 3, 2021
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • SunshineHarvey7
    • May 3, 2021

30. For the battery experts - Which is better, using single 100Ah LiFePO4 cells or multiple 5Ah cells?

    By Crossy, April 14, 2021
    • 29 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • maxpower
    • April 28, 2021