Is this solar system from HD (on sale) any good at all? (1 Viewer)

[woytovich]

NATURE POWER 100 Watt Solar Kit with 11 Amp Charge Controller 50111 - The Home Depot

Ready To Use Kit! This kit includes all wiring, brackets and 11 Amp Charge Controller ($98.00 value)!This 100 Watt High Power Complete Solar Kit designed for easy and quick installation. Each kit can charge 12-volt batteries and is constructed from corrosion resistant aluminum for added...

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[Cruiserdrew]

The price is right, though it's a poly panel not a mono panel, and I'm sure the charge controller is junk. But you could do worse.

I'd look for a mono 100+ watt panel and spring for a Morningstar Sunsaver controller.

This would be a better panel and not too much more:

Renogy 100-Watt 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel with High-Efficiency Module for RV Battery Boat Caravan Solar System RNG-100D-SS - The Home Depot

Have power on-the-go with this Renogy 100-watt 12V monocrystalline solar panel. Perfect for RVs, motorhomes, cabins, marine areas, home backup power, and more, it offers lightweight aluminum frames and

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And another $60 or so for a Controller and you're in business with a solid robust system..

 

[RFB]

NATURE POWER 100 Watt Solar Kit with 11 Amp Charge Controller 50111 - The Home Depot

Ready To Use Kit! This kit includes all wiring, brackets and 11 Amp Charge Controller ($98.00 value)!This 100 Watt High Power Complete Solar Kit designed for easy and quick installation. Each kit can charge 12-volt batteries and is constructed from corrosion resistant aluminum for added...

www.homedepot.com

short answer? no its junk man. why go through the effort to install crap??

 

[woytovich]

That's why I asked...

 

[hidesertcouncil]

There a re number of good videos out there that have done quite a few tests on Mono vs Poly solar and I wouldn't discount a Poly Panel My system consists of an HQST poly that I can dismount and move around to get the best sun. Along with this, I have a Victron 75/15 smart controller with blue tooth (MPPT controller not really needed for a system of 100 watts but I got a deal on it - any PWM controller would work just fine) . Batterry is Flooded lead Acid that keep on chugging - granted, I am only running a cheap fridge and assorted lights and devices like Ipads, phones, etc.... Seems to work well for me. If you really wan to make it simple, buy a Renogy Suitcase for a portable systems.

 

[woytovich]

Prime Day deal.... good?

100w

 

[woytovich]

 

[hidesertcouncil]

It's pricey for two panels without the controller and I don't see any cabling for it. Renogy (the Renogy website) has a complete system on sale: Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Suitcase with Voyager
that includes all wiring and a controller (it is a PWM controller which will work fine - and its water proof). It's a few dollars more but its plug and play. It worth looking at.

 

[hidesertcouncil]

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Decent deal. Buy your own decent charge controller. The wiring is not hard. For whatever reason, folding increases the price but it's still a nice unit and will work for your needs. You might be able to do it cheaper on your own but it's pretty good as it is.

 

[cowboyjack]

Solar is really pretty simple. For the price of the Home Depot system you listed, you could pick up a Renogy 100 watt panel and a Victron Charge Controller and be good to go.

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