{"id":63517,"date":"2025-03-19T05:06:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=63517"},"modified":"2025-03-19T05:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:38:10","slug":"podcast-what-size-solar-panel-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-what-size-solar-panel-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep152 &#8211; What Size Solar Panel Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/93qcUK7RHnw?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16784010\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/16784010.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16784010&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So&#8230; <em>watt<\/em> solar panel size is the missing piece to your power puzzle?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From recharging depleted batteries to powering your camp kitchen, Ben and Lauren shed some (sun)light on the complexities of solar panel sizing. Our gear gurus break down the practical differences between 100W and 200W panels by explaining controller requirements, power station compatibility, and real-world limitations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for a sun-soaked discussion of valuable amp calculations, plug-and-play recommendations, and Ben and Lauren&#8217;s personal approach to solar setups, so you can keep the campsite powered up off the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-11.jpg\" alt=\"A set of solar panels on the lawn. \" class=\"wp-image-63535\" title=\"Ben and Lauren shed some (sun)light on the complexities of solar panel sizing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-11-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben and Lauren shed some (sun)light on the complexities of solar panel sizing. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:59 &#8211; What Sized Solar Panel Do I Need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:44 &#8211; The &#8216;One-Line&#8217; Answer&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:45 &#8211; Considering a 200W Vs 100W Solar Panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:06 &#8211; Limitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:06 &#8211; Considering a Solar Controller with Your Panel <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:01 &#8211; The Companion Rover 500 Power Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:50 &#8211; What Would Ben Do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:12 &#8211; Amp Replenishment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:45 &#8211; Plug &#8216;N Play<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:07 &#8211; Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/companion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hard-korr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hard Korr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/kickass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KickAss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-solar-power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solar &amp; Power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rover-500-power-station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companion Rover 500 Power Station<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/200w-heavy-duty-solar-mat-mkii-with-crocskin-with-15a-lithium-compatible-regulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hard Korr 200W Heavy Duty Solar Mat MKII with 15A Lithium Compatible Regulator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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