Drive a desktop PC using solar power?
Drive a desktop PC using solar power?
Hello,
I'm just starting out on this forum and I'm a bit new to the scene. Right now, I'm generating a lot of solar energy during the day from my garden or roof panels, and I intend to store it in a battery for using it at night for computer work or gaming.
Could someone guide me on what I should buy? I found that UPS units with batteries are available online. My solar app shows my PC uses about 300 Watts, and I need energy for roughly 8 hours if possible.
My PC (Windows 11 with power saving active, if relevant)
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In a 4 kilowatt battery, it drops to zero quickly when other household devices are using power too. ^^
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Is there an option to connect a different power bank or battery, or to include another battery within your existing enclosure?
It seems straightforward to me.
With any ups, operate normally while plugged in during the day.
The ups will be fully charged.
At night, just turn off the wall power for the ups and run on battery.
To determine the right size of the ups, visit the APC website and use their app to set the appropriate capacity.
They offer a monitoring app named PowerChute.
It provides your power consumption data and alerts you if you approach losing full power, prompting you to switch back to the UPS.
Once that happens, simply restore power to the UPS.
It might be useful to contact APC for alternative or improved options.