The converter will use up from 5 to 10 of the 160 watts.
Solar panel 12 or 24 volt.
The higher the voltage the less voltage drop you get on cabling.
This saves you losing voltage over a long cable from panels to converter.
12 volt panels usually contain 36 individual solar cells each cell at 0 5v comes at around 18 volt for the panel.
Alternatively you can tell this by physically seeing the panels.
Is it better to use a 24volt solar system for your home over a 12 volt.
This is so because increasing the voltage of a system causes a reduction in the current through it and in turn reduces the size of the wires you need.
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Don t get upset because you are loosing wattage.
Voltages above 24 are 24 volt panels.
Graeme says 24v has advantages.
Or 8 watts to 16 watts.
Really you are producing wattage for free.
The 160 watts solar panel is a 24 volt.
Using a 24 volt supply instead of a 12 volt supply greatly reduces the wiring cost to almost half the original cost.
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The reduction in wire size cuts down the costs as the thicker the wire the more costly it is.
You need 4 six volt batteries or two 12 volt batteries.
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