On (08 Nov 97) Alec Cameron wrote to Craig Healy...
 AC> Solar panels operate at about 50% efficiency, to charge a 12v
 AC> battery you use a panel with an output of about 30v.
Where are you finding PVs with this sort of output? Most panels
available here are around 20 to 22 volts open circuit voltage.
                        Ian
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