Post B5vKL0yvckGvclwxEG by smallsolar@techhub.social
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 (DIR) Post #B5vKBH8yg9QMr20S2K by smallsolar@techhub.social
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       Do you have an example of stealth solar?I've been thinking a lot about 'stealth solar' where people attach #solarpanels to places in a subtle way to capture the sun's energy. It might be stealth as there are strict rules or just want to keep it low key. #balconysolar is sort of stealth gone mainstream.With cheaper MPPT devices you can now accept slightly poorer efficiency due to placement and with microinverters don't need to make long strings. I particularly think that there is no point having a solar panel in storage, best get it out there and generating even if it's in a temporary place!So I thought I'd start a small website that documents different stealth setups, so if you have cheeky solar panels and would be willing to share a little info (but not too much if it would get you in trouble) get in touch.#stealth #solar #solarpunk #balkonsolar #hiddensolar
       
 (DIR) Post #B5vKBHSpULItqbIIym by yngmar@social.tchncs.de
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       @smallsolar In some flats where balcony solar isn't allowed because the landlord is a bastard, people have been building solar tables, which is just a panel with four legs. There is no rule against having a table on your balcony and no rule what a table has to be made of. You'll probably find many pictures if you search for "solartisch".They can be used as table as well (best use a table cloth to avoid scratching the glass, although it is pretty tough).
       
 (DIR) Post #B5vKBJG8oULJPpNCTo by smallsolar@techhub.social
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       I recently added an ecoflow stream battery to my house (properly with a fused spur and isolator as plug in isn't yet allowed) and it gives me 4x MPPT so I can position 4 panels in different positions even if they aren't optimum and generate some solar.I suspect I'll end up putting 2 on my garage in a traditional setup and then 2 directly on an east facing wall of my house which can't be seen by anyone. I'll probably mount the wall ones myself, still debating the garage ones as it's a slate roof which is a bit tricky to work with.
       
 (DIR) Post #B5vKL00fEo4AbrkpIO by smallsolar@techhub.social
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       @yngmar that is such a clever idea! I'll do some research and see if I can find some pictures, definitely one for the website and I'm half tempted to make my own for fun!
       
 (DIR) Post #B5vKL0yvckGvclwxEG by smallsolar@techhub.social
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       @yngmar wow had a look, seems like there are even some commercial versions, I like the ones with the ability to tilt, you probably only use your table for an hour or so a day even on a busy day so it could be then used to generate some power.The biggest issue I see is the trailing cable, could put batteries into the legs 😜