Power inverters convert 12 or 24V battery voltage up to 230V mains voltage to power appliances that need this. For this reason, they are commonly used with off-grid solar power systems at festivals, and in remote locations. This blog post shows how to ensure that they are used safely.
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Solar Tracker Platform - for solar cookers and bee's wax extractors
This simple single axis tracker is based on a design by Stan Wells. It will follow the sun from dawn to dusk. It uses two solar panels at right angles. If there is any difference in the amount of sunlight falling on these, it drives a motor until the difference is eliminated. Its a simple feedback mechanism.
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