Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Golf Cart

[Jay via RE-wrenches]

When the sodium batteries hit our market, they go down to -40.  On Aug 16, 2025, at 6:43 PM, Foxfire Energy via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:  We clutched on LFP batteries because we see temps down to -30-40F.. And avoided large panels thinking smaller panels were more robust and could stack for higher a VOC. db From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> on behalf of Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2025 7:45 PM To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> Cc: Jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Golf Cart   I was going to agree and say going to lithium battery is actually a big boost in efficiency due to the high weight reduction.  On Aug 16, 2025, at 5:09 PM, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: I recommend this channel / video: <hqdefault.jpg> Regenerative Golf Cart youtu.be Scott direct mounted the 60-cell module and used the Genesun controller that is a boosting controller. I also did a similar project and I mounted the leftover 60-cell module to the roof with IronRidge XR10 rail to give a bit more compliance over bumpy trails. I also used the Genesun controller. <maxresdefault.jpeg> EZGO Freedom Golf Car gets a Refresh with Maverick MacGyver and special guests Vatrer & Genasun! youtu.be <31pDBL0th8L.jpg_BO30,255,255,255_UF900,850_SR1910,1000,0,C_QL100_.jpeg> Genasun Solar Charge Controller a.co <1_3d3ddadd-bc70-46ed-8d81-f1df028782f9.png> Lithium Golf Cart Batteries vatrerpower.com I love the Vatrer 36V battery, You can get a 48V (51.2V) version as well… There are other brands of great batteries that drop in… especially if you have a SawzAll. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.  • Solar Commander Remote Power  • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection  maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 On Aug 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Has anyone done a conversion with a solar panel to replace the entire roof of a golf cart?  I would love to get some tips on that. I'm surprised a quick search did not bring up a lot of kits.  Jason Szumlanski  Florida Solar Design Group  _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org

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