How does one power an amplifier with solar panels? > GreenBuildingTalk - Green Building Forums on Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF), Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), Radiant Heating, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Power, Green Construction Projects

Members

Forums > Green Building Technologies > Solar and Wind Power > Subject: How does one power an amplifier with solar panels?

You are not authorized to post a reply.

Author

Messages

sunspot

Registered Users

New Member

Posts:1

06/11/2007 4:30 PM
I have a question for a knowledgeable person regarding how to supply solar power to an amplifier. How many solar panels, batteries, and other devices would be needed to run an anmplifier that is 150watts, 120V-60hz which has a plug (in other words would I still be able to plug in the ampllifier)?

mmelvis

Registered Users

New Member

Posts:3

09/08/2007 7:11 PM
Have you tested the amp to see what the current draw is going to be ? This will be a large factor in the configuration of batteries and solar panels. Will the amp only be used during the day or will there be night use to ? What type of amp is being used, tube, solid state ? What is your budget or ball park? If you have a large area and some wind you be able to also use a small wind generator ?

octoberdan User is Offline

Registered Users

New Member

Posts:1

04/26/2009 3:37 PM
There's a relevant DIY guide here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Amplifier/

jonr

Registered Users

Basic Member

Posts:335

06/05/2009 7:34 AM
Buy a device called "Kill-A-Watt" and measure the power draw with typical music. Then buy solar panels and an inverter rated at about twice the power the amp uses.

You are not authorized to post a reply.

Forums > Green Building Technologies > Solar and Wind Power > How does one power an amplifier with solar panels?