Ask the Experts – Solar Panel Solutions: Part 1

Ask the Experts - Solar Panels

I recently weighed in on this question posted on a particular forum.

“Solar panel solutions? Please! 200 watt 2-panel?

The first question I asked the person who posted this brief request for information what was their anticipated power consumption. The questioner indicated the primary needs were minimal – to power a small fridge and charge a laptop. So how do you calculate the power needs to satisfy that need?

As always, we welcome your questions for the experts and your comments. 

For Canadian Yachting Magazine and InformedBoater.com

Rob MacLeod  Stay Informed
View video:
Ask the Experts - Solar Solutions

Related Articles:

* Ask the Experts Home Page

* Ask the Experts: Keeping Diesel Fuel Clean Part I – Biocide

* Ask the Experts: Keeping Diesel Fuel Clean Part II – Filters

* Ask the Experts: Keeping Diesel Fuel Clean Part III – Water Separation Filters

* Ask the Experts: Solar Panels – Part II – Solar Technology

* Ask the Experts: Solar Panels – Part III – Installation

* Ask the Experts: Battery Performance and Longevity

* Ask the Experts: Ablative Bottom Paint

For more Ask the Experts videos as well as Boat Reviews and Boating Lifestyle videos subscribe to Canadian Yachting’s YouTube channel here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Articles

LGs Award Medallion

News: Six Recognized for Outstanding Maritime Achievement in BC

Medallion featuring the artwork of Nusi Ian Reid, Heiltsuk Nation. Photo courtesy of the Maritime Museum of BC. Nov 21, 2024 A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the recipients for the 2nd annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement, were announced last week. This annual award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and…

MacDonald Turkey Point Marina raises $22,600 for the London Children’s Health Foundation

MacDonald Turkey Point Marina raises $22,600 for the London Children’s Health Foundation

Nov 7, 2024 On Friday, October 11th, 2024, Brad Thomson, General Manager of MacDonald Turkey Point Marina presented a cheque for $22,600 to Jennifer Baxter of the London Children’s Health Foundation. Also on hand for the cheque presentation alongside Brad, was Haldimand-Norfolk MPP, Bobbi Anne Brady, Dan Demeester, Julie Thomson, Norfolk County Mayor, Amy Martin, and Norfolk County Councillor, Chris VanPaassen. Our 2024…

Video Gallery

Four Winns H9

By Andy Adams

Stunning new flagship in Four Winns’ bow rider line. Next Wednesday, October 30, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the public will get its first in-person look at Four Winns’ stunning new H9 model, the flagship of their bowrider series. But we were invited to the dealer unveiling in Charlevoix, Michigan earlier this past summer to run Hull # 2.

Read More

Destinations

Hiding Out in Belize

By Zuzana Prochazka

Dodging holiday havoc in the tropics

Getting out of town was top-of-mind as it was only November and I was already saturated with Christmas traditions – the music, the glitter, the cookies, the sales. A week in relatively remote Belize was the siren song so we booked a 45-foot catamaran with The Moorings and packed our bags.

Read More

Lifestyle