Overview — Renogy 50 Watt 12V Monocrystalline Starter Kit (RKIT50DST-US)
The Renogy's 50W Starter Kit is specifically designed for customers interested in a smaller solar power system. This Starter Kit features a Renogy 50W solar panel, a Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller, one set of Z brackets, a Renogy 20ft 12AWG Solar Adaptor Kit, and a pair of the Renogy 8ft 12AWG Tray Cables. This kit offers a simple electric power solution for off-grid applications, such as low consumption continuous loads. Primary use in residential homes, RVs, trailers, boats, sheds, cabins, and more! Enjoy grid independence with reliable and quiet power production.
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Specs — Renogy 50 Watt 12V Monocrystalline Starter Kit (RKIT50DST-US)
| Max Power at STC | 50W |
| Open Circuit Voltage (VOC) | 22.3V |
| Optimum Operating Voltage (VMP) | 18.6V |
| Short Circuit Current (ISC) | 2.94A |
| Optimum Operating Current (IMP) | 2.69A |
| Dimensions | 22.9 x 20 x 1.18 in (581 x 509 x 30mm) |
| Weight/repeat1 | 7.72 lb (3.5 kg) |
| Nominal Voltage | 12V/24V Auto Recognition |
| Rated Charging Current | 10A |
| Max. PV Input Voltage | 50V DC |
| Max Gauge Size | 12AWG |
| Weight/repeat2 | 0.27 lb (122.47g) |
| Length/repeat1 | 20ft |
| AWG/repeat1 | 12 |
| Rating Voltage/repeat1 | 600/1000V |
| Operating Temperature/repeat1 | -40°F to +185°F |
| Length/repeat2 | 8ft |
| AWG/repeat2 | 12 |
| Rating Voltage/repeat2 | 600/1000V |
| Operating Temperature/repeat2 | -40°F to +185°F |
| Eight Long Cap Bolts and Four Short Bolts | Four Spring Washers and Four Washers |
| Four Z Shape Solar Panel Brackets | Four Nuts |
| Panels | 25-year power output warranty: 5 year 95% output warranty, 10 year 90% output warranty, 25 year 80% output warranty 5-year material and workmanship warranty |
| Accessories | 1-year material and workmanship warranty |
| Brand | Renogy |
| Kit Type | Starter Kit |
| Panel Type | Rigid |
| Cell Type | Monocrystalline |
| Watt | 50W |
| Voltage | 12V |
| truck-name | Battery Maintainer |
| applications-description-Battery Maintainer | Increase your battery’s natural life and efficiency with a heavy-duty maintainer. |
| applications-label | Applications |
| applications-more-description-Battery Maintainer | No professional installation needed, and this combats the battery’s natural self-discharge. |
| applications-more-description | No professional installation needed, and this combats the battery’s natural self-discharge. |
| applications-description | Extend the lifetime of large battery banks by keeping an optimal charge with a heavy-duty Renogy maintainer that will trickle charge your battery bank to combat self-discharge. |
FAQs — Renogy 50 Watt 12V Monocrystalline Starter Kit (RKIT50DST-US)
Q: What do I need to complete my off-grid solar power system ?
Answer: A solar panel has to be connected to a charge controller to regulate current, and a battery to store the electrical power. You will need adapter kit cables to wire the solar panel(s) and charge controller, and tray cables connecting the charge controller to a deep-cycle battery.
Q: What does off-grid and on-grid mean ?
Answer: On-grid simply means solar power equipment (array or solar panel) is connected to the electrical grid, while off-grid refers to systems that are not connected to the grid and therefore store the generated power for later use. Off-grid systems are not affected by grid blackouts.
Q: Why is my solar panel under producing ?
Answer: Solar panel performance may be hindered for a number of reasons. Most commonly environmental conditions such as indirect sunlight, temperature rise, cloudy sky, and dirt and stain build up on the top glass will cause a reduced power output.
Q: How should I connect solar panels in my electrical circuit (series vs parallel)?
Answer: Solar panels can be connected in series or in parallel to meet your electrical circuit size and power demand. Connecting solar panels in series will have the effect of adding up their operating voltage output, while system current output will be the same as that for one panel. While, connecting solar panels in parallel will have a different effect; individual panels operating current output will add up to be the system output current, while system output voltage will be the same as the output voltage of one solar panel. To meet the optimum power output and system rating for your power system, you can use both parallel and series connections.
Q: How many solar panels do I need ?
Answer: The best way to gauge how many solar panels you need, is to understand and define the power load needed from this system. Power is measured in Watts, and capacity is commonly measured in Watt-hours (multiplying power output in watts by the required number of hours of operation multiplied by a safety factor of 1.5-2). Therefore, it is wise to size your battery bank first based on the minimum required capacity, and accordingly decide how many panels or how much power input is needed.