D dhaval.fudnawala New Member Jun 28, 2011 #1 i have 12v,7ah lead-acid battery. i would like to charge it using solar panel. how much watt solar panel i need to charge this battery? Last edited: Jun 28, 2011
i have 12v,7ah lead-acid battery. i would like to charge it using solar panel. how much watt solar panel i need to charge this battery?
Sceadwian Banned Jun 28, 2011 #2 Your question isn't that simple. Please look up lead acid battery charging considerations and solar cell output considerations.
Your question isn't that simple. Please look up lead acid battery charging considerations and solar cell output considerations.
ronv Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Jun 28, 2011 #3 You can charge at 10 to 25% of the AH rating. So .7 to 1.75 amps. I would shoot for the high side since solar panels give lower output most of the time. So a 15 to 25 watt panel.
You can charge at 10 to 25% of the AH rating. So .7 to 1.75 amps. I would shoot for the high side since solar panels give lower output most of the time. So a 15 to 25 watt panel.