From Prime Day to Power Play: Jim’s Solar Experiment Begins – HGG653

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I recently kicked off a solar power project at home to test the efficiency of two 100-watt, 18-volt bi-facial panels I picked up for $99 each during Prime week. The goal is to see how they perform in different areas of my property and learn how to optimize small-scale solar setups. I’ve added some essential tools to my kit—crimping tools, wire strippers, and connectors—and I’m running everything through a Bluetti AC180 inverter with a 500-watt MPPT controller. I chose to wire the panels in parallel to ensure that shading on one doesn’t compromise the output of the other. To monitor performance and energy usage, I’ve integrated TP-Link smart plugs, which also help me blend the solar output with my existing home setup. This project is part hands-on learning, part tech experiment, and I’m excited to see where it leads. Thanks for listening!

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