3 get a whole new separate solar system installed next to the original.
How to add a second pool solar panel.
1 add more panels to your existing system using your original inverter.
Between the price of the panels and the cost of installation you can expect to spend 3 000 4 000 on your pool s solar panel system.
If your existing solar panel is 100 watts and you want to add a 50 watt solar panel you will need a charge controller that can handle 150 watts plus 10.
Both inverters can be tied to the grid so you usually don t need to seek additional approval with your planning board or your utility company.
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2 get a new bigger inverter and add more panels too.
Keep in mind this will pay for itself in 1 7 years depending on the fuel costs where you live and whether you re currently using a gas or electric pool heater.
Let s go through each option in detail so you can weigh up the best approach for you.
Add together the wattage of the two solar panels.
Your charge controller has to be able to handle at least 10 more than this.
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In most cases simply installing a second inverter and handling the additional panels as a separate array is a simple and straightforward approach.
In addition to saving money solar panel heating for your pool allows you to reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy warm water while still being eco friendly all year.
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So a charge controller of at least 165 watts capacity will do the job.
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Both solar systems are modular that is you can connect additional panels to each other.