Supplemental solar power, anyone have info?

stitch · 01-16-2014, 08:22 AM

We live totally off the grid, so I don't know all details about grid tied systems, Some power companies are real picky and have a lot of rules and make you use their equipment.
I will tell you that panels are priced decent, but good batteries and good inverters and charge controllers are expensive, but they are the heart and soul of your system so don't go cheap on them.
Xantrex and Outback are the best on the market, And go with a 24 volt or 48 volt system they are more efficient and 12 volt systems are a thing of the past.
I'll be glad to help in any way I can.
I didn't install the system here but I maintain and repair it myself.

01-16-2014, 08:22 AM	#3
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Supplemental solar power, anyone have info? We live totally off the grid, so I don't know all details about grid tied systems, Some power companies are real picky and have a lot of rules and make you use their equipment. I will tell you that panels are priced decent, but good batteries and good inverters and charge controllers are expensive, but they are the heart and soul of your system so don't go cheap on them. Xantrex and Outback are the best on the market, And go with a 24 volt or 48 volt system they are more efficient and 12 volt systems are a thing of the past. I'll be glad to help in any way I can. I didn't install the system here but I maintain and repair it myself. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

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