# Powering Raspberry Pi via Solar with Sixfab HAT - Best Practices?

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**Created:** [October 23, 2024, 5:05am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/powering-raspberry-pi-via-solar-with-sixfab-hat-best-practices/3275 "2024-10-23T05:05:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![derektheler567](https://community.sixfab.com/user_avatar/community.sixfab.com/derektheler567/32/1827_2.png) [@derektheler567](https://community.sixfab.com/u/derektheler567)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2024, 5:05am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/powering-raspberry-pi-via-solar-with-sixfab-hat-best-practices/3275/1 "2024-10-23T05:05:28Z")

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Hello there,

I am working on a project where I am aiming to power my Raspberry Pi 4 using the Sixfab Solar Power HAT. I have a 12V 20W solar panel connected…, but I am not sure if I am fully optimizing the setup. I have seen some fluctuations in power, especially during cloudy days.

**Battery Selection:** What would be the best battery for stable, 24/7 operation in an outdoor setup: ??  
**MPPT Configuration:** How do I ensure that the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) feature is configured properly for my panel: ??  
**Power Consumption:** What are some power saving tips specific to using the Raspberry Pi with Sixfab for IoT projects: ??

I would love to hear any tips or experiences from others who have deployed similar solar powered solutions with Sixfab hardware !! I have also gone through this [https://community.sixfab.com/t/raspberry-pi-4-solar-power-monitoring-project-](https://community.sixfab.com/t/raspberry-pi-4-solar-power-monitoring-project/1195)[tensorflow/](https://www.igmguru.com/machine-learning-ai/deep-learning-tensorflow-training) but couldn’t find enough solution.

Thanks in advance for the help !!

Derek Theler