I looked into this a while back, as I was starting to build a house, but than I dropped it, now I am at a point I could use some power and while utilities are available at least for now I would rather not hook up.
right now all I need is to run some power tools while I build the house, I came across some Suniva panels locally for a decent price I have a battery supplier that has some deals too, ordered a pwm charge controller the idea is to hook up a 24v system and run some cordless tools off it, but rather chop up an extension cord and run the tools as plugged in to the battery bank.
so I gone into pvwatts while waiting for my account to be validated and a 2 kw array on a tracking rack makes plenty for my needs 8 months out of the year, I always wanted a couple windmills to go with it, but than I read how for the most part you all disagree with off grid systems where utilities are available.
I spent some time reading into this but not for the past couple years, can some of you get me up to date as far as what components are to be had these days?
the current home I live in I have been tracking my consumption over the years, I average about 300 kwh/month, last month was 8.4kwh/day, I've seen upwards of 12 kwh/day, I am hoping to reduce that some more in the new home, I am currently running an old fridge etc.
so what am I in for besides panels and batteries? have any of you tried running a DC fridge? that is my largest hog? that being said, I am still looking into what voltage system to settle for, I see components up to 48 volts, wonder if any dc appliances are available what are they wired for?
I was looking into maybe run some of the appliances right off the battery bank, save some wear on an inverter or even use a smaller one, maybe even change my ways and do laundry during peak production hours, run the fridge on a similar manner, save the batteries a few charge discharge cycles, and so on
any tips much appreciated, I am looking for specifics:
recommended system voltage,
recommended inverter ( saw one that was a split phase 240v ac, I believe this is similar to residential power? 2x 110v lines? )
energy conscious appliances ( fridge, Washer, what else I may need.. )
Thank you
right now all I need is to run some power tools while I build the house, I came across some Suniva panels locally for a decent price I have a battery supplier that has some deals too, ordered a pwm charge controller the idea is to hook up a 24v system and run some cordless tools off it, but rather chop up an extension cord and run the tools as plugged in to the battery bank.
so I gone into pvwatts while waiting for my account to be validated and a 2 kw array on a tracking rack makes plenty for my needs 8 months out of the year, I always wanted a couple windmills to go with it, but than I read how for the most part you all disagree with off grid systems where utilities are available.
I spent some time reading into this but not for the past couple years, can some of you get me up to date as far as what components are to be had these days?
the current home I live in I have been tracking my consumption over the years, I average about 300 kwh/month, last month was 8.4kwh/day, I've seen upwards of 12 kwh/day, I am hoping to reduce that some more in the new home, I am currently running an old fridge etc.
so what am I in for besides panels and batteries? have any of you tried running a DC fridge? that is my largest hog? that being said, I am still looking into what voltage system to settle for, I see components up to 48 volts, wonder if any dc appliances are available what are they wired for?
I was looking into maybe run some of the appliances right off the battery bank, save some wear on an inverter or even use a smaller one, maybe even change my ways and do laundry during peak production hours, run the fridge on a similar manner, save the batteries a few charge discharge cycles, and so on
any tips much appreciated, I am looking for specifics:
recommended system voltage,
recommended inverter ( saw one that was a split phase 240v ac, I believe this is similar to residential power? 2x 110v lines? )
energy conscious appliances ( fridge, Washer, what else I may need.. )
Thank you
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