how many solar panels do i need for my 5hp motor
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WHEN YOU'RE PLANNING OUT YOUR SOLAR PANEL
INSTALLATION, IT 'S EASY TO GET OVERWHELMED BY
ALL THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS THAT ARE
INVOLVED. IF YOU'RE JUST LOOKING FOR A SIMPLE
ANSWER TO YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTION ABOUT
SOLAR PANELS AND MOTORS, WE'VE GOT YOU
COVERED! HERE'S HOW MANY SOLAR PANELS YOU
NEED FOR A 5HP MOTOR RUN.
HOW MANY SOLARPANELS DO I NEED
FOR MY 5HP MOTOR?
HOW MANY SOLAR PANELS DO INEED FOR MY 5HP MOTOR?
One of the most common questions I get asked is “How many solar panels do
I need to charge my motor?” The simple answer is it depends on how big the
motor is, how fast you want to charge it, and how long you want to run. with
that answer out of the way, let’s talk specifics.
The main components of even a simple solar panel system are panels, spacer
material, and motors. For a small 5hp motor, I recommend installing panels
around 3" square or slightly larger. Additional spacer layers can help smooth
out any wrinkles in the roads after install, but the larger the motor, the more
layers you need.
There’s also the question of whether to install the panels on the top or the
bottom of the motor. The bottom should help reduce the overall weight of the
motor, and the top should maximize cooling. The panels and spacer materials
all have efficiency specs. These specs may vary depending on the specs of
your particular motor.
For example, an older motor can usually get around 12% more power out of a
3" solar panel because the metal costs are slightly higher for the panel
covered with plastic. While about half the power is lost due to heat transfer
and losses through the windings of the rotor, the rest of it gets converted to
higher efficiency. So if you have an older 5hp motor that needs 14.4 Wh, your
panels and spacer material can output about 13.6 Wh.
Obviously, this number is just an estimate, and some power is lost in the
conversion process. You could even build your own solar panel test rig to get
a precise measurement. Once you decide on the specific solar panel
installed, there’s the matter of figuring out what size panels will work with the
weight and dimensions of your motor.
I like to eyeball the dimensions of a motor and determine at which spacing of
panels I am comfortable. If the spacing of panels is as small as 2.
2. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A 5HPMOTOR?
A 5hp motor has a lot of power and can handle more material than a 1.5hp
motor or a 3hp motor. However, this type of power can be dangerous if you
don’t know how to handle it. This is why I had to call upon Unrivaled solar to
help me put together this guide to choosing the right solar panel and motor
for my home.
unrivaled solar spent many hours on the phone with me answering questions,
providing advice, and explaining in simplified terms what each option would
actually look like on my exact roof. I learned a lot, and if you want to know
more about how he makes his money, read on! Equipped with all the
information you need, we spent a few weeks in his shop assembling my
system. Let’s dig in! To make an investment in solar and solar power systems
in your home, you’ll need four components:
The four most popular panel types are reflective, panelized poly, tempered
glass, and tempered glass with a thermoplastic core. All four can be installed
on your roof, with some panels offering additional features associated with
that specific brand. You may also see other names for these panels, including
roof-top solar panels, home solar panels, and commercial solar panels.
For the purpose of our discussion, we’ll just refer to the panels that we
purchase as a “5-hp motor solar system”. This system is installed using solar
panels and a motor that will turn the panels to produce 5x the amount of
power you’re asking for (the amount of electricity consumed per day).
This means that you’ll want a panel that can produce 500 watts at its peak
(equivalent to about 5 hp of power). Most panels you see will have a 12- or
24-month contract. The contract stipulates how much power your panels will
produce, and what the tariff for that power will be.
Conclusion: There are a lot of different factors involved in figuring out
how many panels you'll need to run your 5hp motor, and it's impossible
to give you an exact answer without knowing your specific situation.
That said, this article should be able to get you started on the right foot
toward figuring it all out.
Contact usUNRIVALED CANDLES
7722 Pasadena, TX, USA 77503
Phone: 346-808-0330
Email: [email protected]
www.unrivaledsolar.com