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How many Solar Panels for a 100w Compressor?

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Hi all, first post, so howdy! 

I've been asked by another company to work out how many solar panels it will take to power a 100w compressor as close to 24hrs a day. 

 

I've been to a number of Solar Panel companies and they have given me answers that range from 2 panels to 30 panels. Naturally, I'm a bit lost. 

 

Can anyone assist? Thanks!

Daniel 

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    You need 2.4 kWh per day. On a sunny day, a 1.5 kW panel will just provide what you need because you need to allow for charge discharge losses. On a cloudy day you will probably need 5kW. In winter you will need more. My guess is 10 kW plus about 20 kWh of storage.

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    You need 2.4 kWh per day. On a sunny day, a 1.5 kW panel will just provide what you need because you need to allow for charge discharge losses. On a cloudy day you will probably need 5kW. In winter you will need more. My guess is 10 kW plus about 20 kWh of storage.

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