So I did this install 6 months ago and just now took some pictures. LG 310 watt, 32 volt solar panel with a blue sky controller. I had water damage to the compartment where a generator could have gone.
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The only thing I am disappointed in is the amount of power generation under trees and rain/cloudy conditions. I only see around 80 watts. Is 26% what others get? I had planned on adding another controller and 18 volt panels but we have never dropped to less than 92% of our capacity and that was after a rainy under tree weekend where the panel could not quite keep up.
"The only thing I am disappointed in is the amount of power generation under trees and rain/cloudy conditions."
Just off the top of my head, what you're seeing sounds reasonable. Solar panels can't generate full power when shaded or in cloudy conditions.
I know it was wishful thinking I could get more. It does start charging with very little light being a 32 volt panel which is nice and when I install the inverter I'll add some more 100 Watt panels in the back and maybe some that I can move on the ground to get around a shady spot.
Can't stop the rain, but certainly try to avoid trees. Potential damage from falling stuff is not worth the shade value.
Steve
Camping up on pikes peak was worth it. You can only do it once a year for the hill climb. Glad I didn't have something larger as it was a slow tight fit to get our spot.