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My blue solar is only good for 2000m of altitude?

What can I expect to happen at >4500m of altitude?

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Gabriel avatar image Gabriel commented ·
Hi! I would like please to know what batteries are you using thinking in that altitudes. Thank you!
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Pat Davitt answered ·

Good question. It has to do with the insulating and heat dispersion properties of the atmosphere the higher you go. Don't know Victron's answer, but below is a link describing how in effects Power Supplies.

https://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/power-supply-notes/4402833/How-does-altitude-affect-AC-DC-power-supplies-

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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) avatar image Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) ♦♦ commented ·

I don't have any more specific info than Pat, but Chetang is at ~4500M

https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2019/02/07/sustainable-micro-grid-brings-hope-in-the-himalayas/

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joeoffgrid avatar image joeoffgrid Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) ♦♦ commented ·

So just a precaution of victron to devoid warranty?

I think the charger has a temperature sensor and should protect itself against overheating.

If necessary I could reduce input voltage. Like covering or disconnecting a panel when travelling through elevated areas.

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