My Solar Power Set Up - Part 1 BASIC SYSTEM - DIY Cheap, Free Power

This is my small solar power set up that I am using to power my lights and TV at night. Easy to make, cost less than $1,000 US. It uses (1) 65w solar panel, (1) 16a charge controller, (1) 1,200w inverter, and (8) 6v, 220 a/h golf cart batteries. Will run for approx 2 days without being charged.

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[Loye911]

thats a cool setup. i didnt think you could wire batteries in series and in parallel at the sae time though. you think i could use a 124V panel to charge batteries to run a 1000W space heater? how many batteries u think i need? where can i get these answers. thanx alot. good workk with your setup.

[skippy3840]

@Loye911 You sure can. If you notice I have wired two 6v batteries in series to make them 12v, then paralleled them to another two 6v batteries also wired in series to build amps. It is basic battery wiring, you can find diagrams all over the internet.

[1antennaman]

where do you buy these batteries ?

[skippy3840]

@1antennaman These are just ordinary 6 volt golf cart batteries that I got at Sams Club for about $60 each. Any similar deep cycle battery would work though.

[TheRizzee]

hi i need to knw that, if i need to run an airconditioned of 1500 watts the panels of how many watts i needed and if i add fridge as well than how many more panels i need to run both appliances!!!

[skippy3840]

@TheRizzee I kind of understand what you are asking. If you want to run your A/C from the panels, then you will need 1500 watts of panels.  if you want to run it from batteries, then you will need to convert it to amp hours then size a battery pack that will allow you to operate it. At 1500 watts it would take a large battery pack to get any decent run time, and also alot of panels to recharge it.

[bpointnh]

I was wondering where you got your wire (going from panels to combiner box and charge controller)? I have 10 50W 100V panels, and I am thinking of going with a grid tie inverter to start. I have priced out a couple places for #12 tray cable, but I wondered what you used in this project? Thanks!

[Sety777]

what if you want to set up a solar panel system on your own but have limited knowledge anywhere I can learn online or any guides?

[TheRizzee]

nice to see ur reply. could u please tell me some online video that can give me satisfactory knowledge about installing solar panels i mean thoroughly explained....cheers and thanks 4 ur reply... appreciated.

[mostenan]

very nice