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Here's how I made a solar powered shed with int/ext lighting and 110v power using this panel:
My yard needed light, and my shed needed lighting/power. So I used these parts below to make a solar powered shed. My 2 yard lights run dusk to dawn (car battery handles that 20 watt load without stressing it) and light up WELL an area 20' out from shed, with enough light to see a person/animal another 30' at least. Been going for a month now with no issues even with my girls sleeping in the shed multiple nights using interior lights and power inverter. I'm gonna copy this for my 12' enclosed trailer next.
X1 - Any car battery works, for heavy use (and very long life) highly recommend Optima Batteries 8052-161 D31M BlueTop Starting and Deep Cycle Battery
X1 - 20W 12V Solar System Kit : 20 Watt Polycrystalline Solar Panel&Battery Clips&3A Charge Controller
X2, 1ea black 1ea red - Grand General 55235 White 100' 16-Gauge Primary Wire
X1 - JR Products 12015 White Double SPST On-Off Switch with Bezel
X1 - HIGHROCK Ac Dc 12v 10a Auto on Off Photocell Light Switch Photoswitch Light Sensor Switch
X2 - AUDEW 40 LED White Interior Light Kit For LWB Van Lorries Sprinter Ducato Transit VW
X1, for high draw 110v inverter - Grand General 55251 Red 12-Gauge Primary Wire
X2 - GLW® 10w 12v Ac or Dc Warm White Led Flood Light Waterproof Outdoor Lights 750lm 80w Halogen Bulb Equivalent Black Case
May 2016 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase