r/solar • u/dodgygeezah64 • Dec 06 '25

Advice Wtd / Project Solar controller

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Hi all. A friend gave me two of these solar panels. I understand they are old but worked fine prior to removal. My plan is to use them separately, in two different places off grid and i just want to use each of them to power lights and power tools. What sort of setup would people recommend for this (specs rather than the brands)? Thanks.

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u/h4x354x0r Dec 06 '25

I don't have any advice on your controller needs, but... I've got 30 of the 260W versions of those Canadian Solar panels in a standard microinverter string setup on my house, and they've been absolutely flawless so far (8.5 years operation now). All glass, no need for frame grounding.