So I am at the point of selecting an inverter. From reading the other posts, I know that I need to look at efficiency at idle and at load and run the smallest inverter possible that will meet my needs. I have seen many with a lot of bells and whistles and the price range is substantial. My proposed system will be small needing only a combined 200 watts if I ran everything I plan to run. How do I know if the inverter is going to be a good one. I have heard that the $100-$200 versions do not last as long. Since I do not need the 1000 -3000 watt inverters that are name brand, in the smaller range is this a area where I get what I pay for? Or should I buy a few of the cheaper ones and have them ready as back ups. System will most likely be 48 volt but I may decided to go with 24Volt. I know the 48 volt is over kill for what I need today but I want to be able to add a Chest freezer and other things later on.
Proposed System: (Sun hours at lowest Time of year 3 hrs and 5.5 in Summer)
48V with a needed Daily 800 watt hrs or 1000 watts to include fudge Factor
Midnite Solar Classic 200
1200 Watts Grid Tied Panels (4 - 300Watt in Series)
Inverter - THE BIG QUESTION
8- 225AMP HR 6 Volt batteries.
Back Up Proposed System
24V with Daily watts of 800 watts or 1000 watts to include fudge Factor
Midnite Solar Classic 200
660 Watts Grid Tied Panels (3 - 220Watt in Series)
Inverter - THE BIG QUESTION
4- 225AMP HR 6 Volt batteries.
Proposed System: (Sun hours at lowest Time of year 3 hrs and 5.5 in Summer)
48V with a needed Daily 800 watt hrs or 1000 watts to include fudge Factor
Midnite Solar Classic 200
1200 Watts Grid Tied Panels (4 - 300Watt in Series)
Inverter - THE BIG QUESTION
8- 225AMP HR 6 Volt batteries.
Back Up Proposed System
24V with Daily watts of 800 watts or 1000 watts to include fudge Factor
Midnite Solar Classic 200
660 Watts Grid Tied Panels (3 - 220Watt in Series)
Inverter - THE BIG QUESTION
4- 225AMP HR 6 Volt batteries.
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