Anyone off grid using solar power?
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yes.. we also use the absolyte batteries..they're virtually maintanance free, none of they hydogen gas leakage from lead batteries, and 10-20 years life instead of the average 5-10years from lead batteries... i can't recomment an automatic photovolaic controller, if that's what you're asking.. we use solar in combination with wind. (when there are rainclouds, often there is enough wind to help you make it until the sun comes out again) good luck!
A charge controller regulates the power from the cells to the batteries so that they don't over charge which will short the life of batteries, They probably will increase the storage capacity because they will only let current in and won't leak it back to the cells.
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