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    looking to build a solar E-bike charging system

    I reached out to Bosch asking for someone in technical support who could contact me about details of the batteries, never heard back. Most of the other companies in the solar or battery field has reached out to me with offers of technical help. It looks as though the bike shop may just buy a...
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    looking to build a solar E-bike charging system

    I know about investing wisely, I comfortably retired early by investing wisely. I play with electronics in my free time because it is fun. I just crunched the numbers on charging via electricity, does it make sense to build a solar setup when you have electricity in the shop, No. But a grant...
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    looking to build a solar E-bike charging system

    Just found the quote feature on this forum. I am in Jackson Wyoming. Not a lot of biking in winter, there is some now thanks to Fat Tire Bikes. Not a lot of tourists looking to rent. It is still winter here, it is freezing and snowing more often than not till June, winter starts in October...
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    looking to build a solar E-bike charging system

    Just to clarify, I am somewhat ignorant but not an idiot. I haven't had time to read all the comments but will as I am learning some things and being reminded of others. To point out I do know lithium batteries require balancing and a BMS. The fact there are only two inputs to a battery tells...
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    looking to build a solar E-bike charging system

    Thanks for the info guys. I had already responded to Amberwolf but i guess it did not send. I am only doing this to help out a local bike shop that moved just around the corner for me because they are super nice people and I like the concept. I do not know the details of the business but also...
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    looking to build a solar E-bike charging system

    I have friends who own a bike rental business. They have been given a grant to electrify the utility bikes they use to deliver some rental bikes around town. They are also tasked to build a solar system to charge the bike batteries both for the new bikes which will have either Bafang or CYC...
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