How to connect a solar panel to an outlet?
October 20th, 2008 | by Michael |
Blake F asked:
I have a cabin in the wood and I need more light. I have enough sun, but I was wondering how or where I convinced a solar panel to conduct a seizure of power? In a perfect world I would get a solar panel with a binder or a link to or something so I could feed a small TV. I know its quite hard but I can get the pre-done? Or should I even consider finally the wind I would consider this to be under $ 500? Thanks for the tolerance of this parcel of questions.
JONATHAN
I have a cabin in the wood and I need more light. I have enough sun, but I was wondering how or where I convinced a solar panel to conduct a seizure of power? In a perfect world I would get a solar panel with a binder or a link to or something so I could feed a small TV. I know its quite hard but I can get the pre-done? Or should I even consider finally the wind I would consider this to be under $ 500? Thanks for the tolerance of this parcel of questions.
JONATHAN
3 Responses to “How to connect a solar panel to an outlet?”
By IceRayn on Oct 23, 2008 | Reply
First Question: “how or where do I get a solar panel to lead to a power outlet?”
Answer:
Second Question: Wind power
Answer: Not really viable for this generations power needs, but if needed:
By Gregie on Oct 23, 2008 | Reply
Wow. I couldn’t tell you how much something like that would cost, but I would expect it to be pretty high. I don’t think you are going to find a panel out there that is going to pump out enough juice to provide 110ac. It would involve a battery system and a DC to AC power inverter. You would have to let the system charge for a time and then you would be able to use if for a little while.
By Tracy on Oct 26, 2008 | Reply
A typical solar panel will deliver 50 watts of power in the form of 24 volts DC. You need 120 volts AC. So here is what it takes:
Since you will need at least 200 watts to do a small TV, you need four solar panels, and a solar controller. Then you need a 24 volt solar type battery to load the output of the panels.
Next you need an inverter. This is a device that changes 24 volts DC into 120 volts AC, which you can wire to a standard outlet for the TV set.
Solar panels cost around $6 per watt of power. 200 X $6 = $1200
Solar Controller will cost around $150
The battery will cost around $100
The inverter will cost around $200
You could get by with less than 200 watts of solar panels if you just let it charge the battery all day and only use the TV for an hour or two in the evening with the TV running on the inverter which is powered by the battery.
The link is for a similar system ready to go.
Wind is not a viable option.