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wiki:mine_trap:misc:position_charger [2015/05/25 19:33]
wiki:mine_trap:misc:position_charger [2021/12/15 12:07] (current)
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 +~~NOTOC~~
 +~~DISCUSSION:off~~
 +===== POSITIONING SOLAR CHARGER =====
 + 
 +Solar panels on the feeder and control box should be set up in full direct 
 +sunshine at the middle of the day facing south in the United States. 
 +Morning and evening sunlight hits the panels at an acute angle reducing 
 +the total amount of solar power which can be generated each day.\\
  
 +{{ :wiki:mine_trap:misc:posn-solar-charger-1.png?nolink&400 |}}
 +
 +==== Spring ==== 
 +The sun starts to climb higher in the sky. Charging will be much better 
 +in mid afternoon and 25-40 degree solar charger angles are needed. 
 +Charging will be more difficult in early morning and late evening.\\
 + 
 +==== Summer ====
 +The sun is approaching the most direct angle to the Earth (Summer 
 +Solstice, June 21st) . Batteries will charge fastest with 45-60 degree 
 +charger angles.\\
 + 
 +==== Fall ====
 +The sun begins its descent in the sky. Charging will be much better 
 +in mid afternoon and 25-40 degree solar charger angles are needed. 
 +Charging will be more difficult in early morning and late evening with 
 +acute angles.\\
 + 
 +==== Winter ====
 +The sun is at the lowest angle to the Earth. Only a 15-25 degree solar 
 +charger angle is needed in the afternoon. Very little charging is available 
 +mornings and evenings.
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