Can I charge the ecoflow delta pro with just 1 400w solar panel?

Now, add some mirrors- maximum optimization! I've done a test using mirrors on a small solar panel and it nearly doubled the output- of course you'd need some kind of cooling system to keep them from overheating- or maybe this water trick would work. If you mixed this with a pump and added just enough new water to keep up with evaporation this could be pretty good, though I'd think that would only be practical if you're running many panels- a pump for a single panel is probably going to use more power/water than the energy you produce, but it if was say- 5+ panels with one pump, a reserve tank and a regulator to let water in as it gets lower that could be pretty good. Then of course- mirrors! I'm kind of a fan of the parabolic mirror focusing on a a point version of solar power. I've built small versions of both types of systems and focusing sunlight doesn't require any special tech like solar cells- you can make them with off the shelf stuff from home depot, you can't easily make a solar cell though. There's also the coiled black tubing as well, get the water boiling and run it through a turbine, then to an inter-cooler/radiator to cycle back through- it's less efficient for producing actual usable power but it's a lot easier to put together. These methods are mainly best for heating water and heating a home in cold areas. I hope you enjoy your Cybertruck! (I call it the meme-truck, but that's just me)

Nope. The entire back of the panel must contact the water to get the effect you are looking for.

not trying to drop a turd in your punchbowl but at the end of your video it looks like the tilted panels shadowed the flat ones...

Why would you keep water running over it the entire time? couldnt you have done a more intelligent test like cooling the panel down then stopping the water since the panel isnt going to immediately get as hot. Keeping water running across the panel the entire time was idiotic.

Evaporative cooling will always be more effective but less efficient without using actually cold water.

Built-in cooling system that could work as water heating in the summer AND panel heating in winter to melt the snow off could be interesting.

Would love to see misting setup with vertical bifacial panels.

The white tape on top of the blue tape is still not enough. When the camera is behind the panels, you can still see right through that white and blue tape. I can clearly see the grid. Cover it with black tape. Fully block out any light coming through.

water on a hot panel can make it crack. It is not a good idea.

this is the most unscientific test I have ever seen, you can't compare using those little modules, none of this is comparing apples with apples.

Just "plug it in"...Not quite. NEC!

Your panel output amps is not the load. Keep in mind if you have no load you won’t have voltage drop.

Switching to copper tubing and a real pump that can getmore than a dribble of water into the tubing would make this better.

put pc fans under the panel they dont require a lot of watts

no no no.

I just downloaded the EG4 construction manual, you can't just sit these things on the ground. They require four footings per four modules. Their footings are 19.7" x 19.7" x 33.5" which comes out to 7.5 cu/ft. A bag of concrete mix is ~.6 cu/ft., that means 12.5 bags per footing. HD and Lowe's get $5.36 a bag, that's $269 + tax to put up four modules. You need that ballast to keep the modules upright in high winds or snow loads, that's why they spec so much footing. I don't think these mounts are a great option.

Maybe in the future, this could get a bit more refined with a closed loop cooling system in order to avoid wasting all that water and maybe even get some heat out of it. But that system is at best a proof of concept and absolutely not practical or economical.

hmm just watched both water test and the second trial was a fail for sure but i got a couple questions though is the back side water resistant or water proof and if its only resistant what happens if you make it water proof youll probably gonna have to open it up to seal everything then you could use acrilic glass or a really thing plastic sheet and have one side open on the top and bottom to let water in from the high side and out the low side ... maybe invest in a better pump or let gravity do the work idk hope you revisit this experiment

Stupid. I thought of combining heat glycol heat sinks to not only increase power but use the heat to heat your water. A solar electric hot water panel. I thought I was the first person to think of it and thought I would patent the idea and sell it for million dollars, but some company in Europe is doing it already. It is a great idea.

But wasted water to do it …..

I have the smaller version. I have ran it hard and hot for over 2 years now and still works

You rock! Thanks so much for this video! 😀

Do you think it would be possible to build what you have there (with the 4x4s) but add large caster wheels? I'd like to be able to roll it out from my garage onto my driveway and back in garage.

Surely one end of any cable would be male and the other female, right?

Now you could make a different test. If you spray water on the panel the water drops itself diffuse the light somehow. What if you build a like CPU cooler for panels? So a copper or aluminum plate on the backside of the panel where water can absorb the heat from the panel and put it into a radiator.

Just talk too much. Didn't watch it all so missed the bit of whether it's beneficial or not

Are you sure that is because of temperature? You do realize that the water beads will focus more light over the panel like a bunch of magnifying glasses right?

Bro thinks his cyber truck is gonna show up before his panels die 😂

Very cool. I could see adding a rainwater collection system and a 12 volt bilge pump for a boat in the future.

I want to ask if it is a 500w input can u use double 500w panel to get full capacity or the current will be too much?

The primary thing I hope to see here is if it does work and if it offsets the cost of cooling them or not.

On your coldest days you are getting a COP of about 2.0, meaning for every kWh of heat you are only using 0.5 kWh of energy. If you used backup resistive “heat kit” heat coils like you mentioned early in the video, your unit would draw up to twice that energy on your coldest days. Anyone who sees this video and decides to use heat coils because you don’t really warn of how horribly inefficient they are compared to hyper-heat, those people will likely be very disappointed.

how do you know its do to water cooling the panel and not by water refracting the light or both ?

Are you wearing your watch upside down?

Does the eco-flow alternator charger work on this? How long can it run a window air conditioner 500 watts AC?

Do I have this right _ if I exceed the maximum VOLTAGE limit of the power station with a solar array I could blow the power station up, but if I exceed the maximum amount of solar CURRENT the power station will self regulate and there will be no damage - ?

Do trial 3 using copper tubes with thermal conducting materials (tape, pads, solder or paste) all over the frame and back please! With an elevated tank and enough heat it should circulate on its own to another tank, reusable for cooling

This channel is great by showing what not to do, like using insulating polymer tubing to transfer heat. You are almost there man!

I dont know shit about solar but I am shocked because I was under the impression the hotter, the better, as long as the panels arent dusty. I knew the panels lose some efficiency over time and it takes roughly 10 years to get your ROI but keeping them cool? No idea!

You mentioned that you found another plug-n-play micro inverter that is fully compliant. Have you done a video on that, and what's the name?

Not sure how I missed this whole project. The algorithm just showed me the connection video on the other channel then I came here. This is timely as I have a resin shed from Lifetime and picked up a pair of rigid 100W panels and was trying to figure out how to hang them from the roof w/o putting holes in the resin. I have an empty spot next to to the shed and wondered how I could build something to hold the panels that would not cost more than the panels. This is perfect. I will look for ideas on making it adjustable, but I suspect the fixed angle will prove to be enough for my meager needs. Thanks, Scott!

This shed and your house should have all available space with solar panels.

EG4 and Rich Solar each have a 3000W all-in-one inverter/charger for 48V batteries ... only $400. You can get a 48V 50Ah battery (Eco-Worthy) for $550.

You talked about the DIY in a fairly negative light, but it's going to cost about half the price, be as or more capable, and expandable piece by piece without spending eco flow money again. These eco flows and such are for people with lots of spare cash who don't want to have to do anything. I keep seeing these youtube channels talk about them in such a favorable light without ever mentioning the price difference. This is important, especially if your experience with them is that you got your unit for free. Of course it's really nice, but it's luxury, and not at all meant to be a stationary unit. A chunk of that price is the portable camping style usage.

I get it. So...the trick is to keep the panels cool while it absorbs the heat from the sun. I'm serious! I LOVE these natural paradoxes. It's a challenge to figure out and overcome and that's what being a human being is all about. A gain of 5% is not chopped liver. I bet that number can go higher with the right material science. This is stupid (I know) but it starts the thinking process. Is there a solar heat absorbing ceramic that can't get hot? Or maybe that easily gets hot and that heat can effortlessly be converted to DC? Is there something besides water that can auto spritz onto the panels to keep them cool? Some harmless bio degradable substance from plants or something?

can a solar generator be used as backup power in a condo INCLUDING a 220v stove, dryer and hot water heater? Theelectrical panel is inside the condo in the hallway..

Should the back panel have slits for heat to escape (like a vent in a panel on the furnace in your house)? Great info. Thanks

Great to know if you do not understand ABC's of solar panels. At one time I did not understand ABC's of solar panels. I learned from people just like you ! Thanks so much for your video even now just nice to review.

What if you just sealed the connectors and put the panel on top of the pool?