Using a 24 volt supply instead of a 12 volt supply greatly reduces the wiring cost to almost half the original cost.
Solar panel 12 or 24 volt.
The 160 watts solar panel is a 24 volt.
Really you are producing wattage for free.
The reduction in wire size cuts down the costs as the thicker the wire the more costly it is.
Is it better to use a 24volt solar system for your home over a 12 volt.
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12 volt panels usually contain 36 individual solar cells each cell at 0 5v comes at around 18 volt for the panel.
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Voltages above 24 are 24 volt panels.
You need 4 six volt batteries or two 12 volt batteries.
Graeme says 24v has advantages.
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Or 8 watts to 16 watts.
This saves you losing voltage over a long cable from panels to converter.
Any voltages above 12 volt and below 24 volt for a panel that is in full sun is a 12v panel.
The higher the voltage the less voltage drop you get on cabling.
The converter will use up from 5 to 10 of the 160 watts.
The solar panel puts out 6 6 amps at peak.