alt Hacker NewsI think some simple MPPT circuitry would be a smart investment for this, rather than a fixed resistance connected directly to a solar panel.
I think some simple MPPT circuitry would be a smart investment for this, rather than a fixed resistance connected directly to a solar panel.
It's from Low Tech Magazine. A low tech solution is not surprising. Chasing 20 or 30% solar generation efficiency gains isn't really something all that relevant when you're building an oven that you're going to leave switched on all the time whether you're cooking or not.