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After hearing about Mastodon, all I wanted to do is create an instance that only runs on #solar. Any suggestions for #solarpanels that could run a #raspberrypi full time?

Shivvi 😺 @shivvi

@descartez you'd need a battery for overnight use too... So I'd suggest 2 portable solar panels (I have a RavPower that can run a tablet all day or charge a battery... Technically both together but not well -hence 2), to keep a battery topped up and run the pi. In theory 5v @ 3.5a should be enough, but go for more area to cover bad-charging days.

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@descartez add a bit more power and you could also run a 4g dongle to cover Internet, and make it completely self sufficient.