Planning on generator shed but it would sit in a very very shaded area with zero direct sun. Running 120VAC to a charger in the shed is possible but not ideal and somewhat difficult. Prime genset power will be a 50 amp outdoor connector. It's a big generator still to be delivered so I assume a fairly large battery as far as generators go.
Thinking of a solar trickle charger but would need about 20 feet of cord to run outdoors routed mostly under a deck so out of direct weather to see any sunlight. Panel would get only a few hours of sun in winter under ideal conditions and up to 8-12 hours in summer. Be mounted on east/southeast direction with some blockage. My hours are estimates.
Most of the solar chargers I see the cables look poor for outdoor weather resistance. I live in northeast US, central MA.
Is this a bad idea? Any links to suitable panels/cables? Other suggestions to keep battery charged ready for power outage I haven't thought about?
You folks have been very helpful so far in my new journey
Thinking of a solar trickle charger but would need about 20 feet of cord to run outdoors routed mostly under a deck so out of direct weather to see any sunlight. Panel would get only a few hours of sun in winter under ideal conditions and up to 8-12 hours in summer. Be mounted on east/southeast direction with some blockage. My hours are estimates.
Most of the solar chargers I see the cables look poor for outdoor weather resistance. I live in northeast US, central MA.
Is this a bad idea? Any links to suitable panels/cables? Other suggestions to keep battery charged ready for power outage I haven't thought about?
You folks have been very helpful so far in my new journey
