I am building a cabin and would like to power a frig,computer and a few lights and maybe a small ac during the summer...how much would a system like this cost...
@MrDeisenhower Basically you'd want 2 of these or slightly larger panels, say 140's. That'd be $700. Then, you'd want a decent 20-30 amp charge controller. My premium MPPT LCD panel 30 amp is about $140. Then you need the batteries. This can vary. I like Trojan 6v's @ 200 amp-hrs ea. (approx). Let's say min. $300 for batteries. Then, a 3000 watt modified sine wave inverter on sale is about $250, So... about $1500 is a great start.
@MrDeisenhower If you just want to run some nice LED lights, listen to music, and run a pump now and again, you could go with one RV battery $125, one 140 watt panel $350 and a 20 amp charge controller $85. No inverter would be needed, per say, because all of your usage would be DC, and you may opt for an inexpensive inverter $60 for small AC use.
@elcomandante31able Depending on your load requirements, that may be a bit "battery heavy". Then again, it gives room to grow, or, would be suitable for a setup that collected energy... for a duration... while nobody was using the batteries for power, then be "ready to serve". For example, a cabin that stored up energy all week, but only got used on weekends. In that case "battery heavy" is ideal.
@elcomandante31able No you do not usually need a permit. When you do a larger installation, and you intend on employing a grid tie inverter, that is when you need an electrician, and possibly permission / permits. It is always a good thing to have a CE or UL (or both) rated panel though. Solar panels, cheaply made, can cause fires.
@electrodacus Correct. I did a whole day of testing on it, and I am now selling BZ, and Xantrex and testing Powertech for an entry level. Thanks
KyleCarrington 1 month ago
That is not an MPPT controller is fake. Is not even a good PWM. I have one but I will never use that is more than a junk.
electrodacus 1 month ago
I am building a cabin and would like to power a frig,computer and a few lights and maybe a small ac during the summer...how much would a system like this cost...
MrDeisenhower 3 months ago
@MrDeisenhower Basically you'd want 2 of these or slightly larger panels, say 140's. That'd be $700. Then, you'd want a decent 20-30 amp charge controller. My premium MPPT LCD panel 30 amp is about $140. Then you need the batteries. This can vary. I like Trojan 6v's @ 200 amp-hrs ea. (approx). Let's say min. $300 for batteries. Then, a 3000 watt modified sine wave inverter on sale is about $250, So... about $1500 is a great start.
KyleCarrington 3 months ago
@MrDeisenhower If you just want to run some nice LED lights, listen to music, and run a pump now and again, you could go with one RV battery $125, one 140 watt panel $350 and a 20 amp charge controller $85. No inverter would be needed, per say, because all of your usage would be DC, and you may opt for an inexpensive inverter $60 for small AC use.
KyleCarrington 3 months ago
Thanks for the information I would like to install a 200 watt solar Penelope with 6 deep cycle battery what I can rong with this setup thanks again
elcomandante31able 8 months ago
@elcomandante31able Depending on your load requirements, that may be a bit "battery heavy". Then again, it gives room to grow, or, would be suitable for a setup that collected energy... for a duration... while nobody was using the batteries for power, then be "ready to serve". For example, a cabin that stored up energy all week, but only got used on weekends. In that case "battery heavy" is ideal.
KyleCarrington 8 months ago
nice video i would like to know if i need a special permit to install small setup
elcomandante31able 8 months ago
@elcomandante31able No you do not usually need a permit. When you do a larger installation, and you intend on employing a grid tie inverter, that is when you need an electrician, and possibly permission / permits. It is always a good thing to have a CE or UL (or both) rated panel though. Solar panels, cheaply made, can cause fires.
KyleCarrington 8 months ago