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The last few days I've been at an event in my caravan without access to electric hookup, instead being reliant on a factory-fitted solar panel (though I replaced the controller).
Today, despite being overcast during the morning, has generated the most so far.
#solar #solarpower #OffGridSolar -
The last few days I've been at an event in my caravan without access to electric hookup, instead being reliant on a factory-fitted solar panel (though I replaced the controller).
Today, despite being overcast during the morning, has generated the most so far.
#solar #solarpower #OffGridSolar -
The last few days I've been at an event in my caravan without access to electric hookup, instead being reliant on a factory-fitted solar panel (though I replaced the controller).
Today, despite being overcast during the morning, has generated the most so far.
#solar #solarpower #OffGridSolar -
The last few days I've been at an event in my caravan without access to electric hookup, instead being reliant on a factory-fitted solar panel (though I replaced the controller).
Today, despite being overcast during the morning, has generated the most so far.
#solar #solarpower #OffGridSolar -
The last few days I've been at an event in my caravan without access to electric hookup, instead being reliant on a factory-fitted solar panel (though I replaced the controller).
Today, despite being overcast during the morning, has generated the most so far.
#solar #solarpower #OffGridSolar -
Kind of a naive question about residential photovoltaics
How feasible is it to install a big battery at home to become self sufficient?
I was thinking 150 or 200 kWh? Do these systems exist, is sodium there yet, etc
There is space here for about a dozen 500 W or so panels, that’s just above 7 kWc as I was told (I don’t understand their math). Daily electricity usage is certainly less than 10 kWh all year, often closer to 6. Everything is electric, big spikes while cooking.
I know the summer would have a lot of over production that wouldn’t sell well, and spring/fall would probably be just about even; winter would likely need to charge at night (in the Paris area, France).
(I know how much the air/water heat pump makes this a crazy idea that requires cross seasonal storage that doesn’t exist yet, residentially, so let’s leave it out)
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Kind of a naive question about residential photovoltaics
How feasible is it to install a big battery at home to become self sufficient?
I was thinking 150 or 200 kWh? Do these systems exist, is sodium there yet, etc
There is space here for about a dozen 500 W or so panels, that’s just above 7 kWc as I was told (I don’t understand their math). Daily electricity usage is certainly less than 10 kWh all year, often closer to 6. Everything is electric, big spikes while cooking.
I know the summer would have a lot of over production that wouldn’t sell well, and spring/fall would probably be just about even; winter would likely need to charge at night (in the Paris area, France).
(I know how much the air/water heat pump makes this a crazy idea that requires cross seasonal storage that doesn’t exist yet, residentially, so let’s leave it out)
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Kind of a naive question about residential photovoltaics
How feasible is it to install a big battery at home to become self sufficient?
I was thinking 150 or 200 kWh? Do these systems exist, is sodium there yet, etc
There is space here for about a dozen 500 W or so panels, that’s just above 7 kWc as I was told (I don’t understand their math). Daily electricity usage is certainly less than 10 kWh all year, often closer to 6. Everything is electric, big spikes while cooking.
I know the summer would have a lot of over production that wouldn’t sell well, and spring/fall would probably be just about even; winter would likely need to charge at night (in the Paris area, France).
(I know how much the air/water heat pump makes this a crazy idea that requires cross seasonal storage that doesn’t exist yet, residentially, so let’s leave it out)
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Kind of a naive question about residential photovoltaics
How feasible is it to install a big battery at home to become self sufficient?
I was thinking 150 or 200 kWh? Do these systems exist, is sodium there yet, etc
There is space here for about a dozen 500 W or so panels, that’s just above 7 kWc as I was told (I don’t understand their math). Daily electricity usage is certainly less than 10 kWh all year, often closer to 6. Everything is electric, big spikes while cooking.
I know the summer would have a lot of over production that wouldn’t sell well, and spring/fall would probably be just about even; winter would likely need to charge at night (in the Paris area, France).
(I know how much the air/water heat pump makes this a crazy idea that requires cross seasonal storage that doesn’t exist yet, residentially, so let’s leave it out)
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Kind of a naive question about residential photovoltaics
How feasible is it to install a big battery at home to become self sufficient?
I was thinking 150 or 200 kWh? Do these systems exist, is sodium there yet, etc
There is space here for about a dozen 500 W or so panels, that’s just above 7 kWc as I was told (I don’t understand their math). Daily electricity usage is certainly less than 10 kWh all year, often closer to 6. Everything is electric, big spikes while cooking.
I know the summer would have a lot of over production that wouldn’t sell well, and spring/fall would probably be just about even; winter would likely need to charge at night (in the Paris area, France).
(I know how much the air/water heat pump makes this a crazy idea that requires cross seasonal storage that doesn’t exist yet, residentially, so let’s leave it out)
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/927732/ Stationary Vrla Battery Market in the United Kingdom | Report – IndexBox #AGMSeparatorTechnology #Britain #CriticalFacilityBackupPower #EnergyStorageMarketReport #England #Forecast #GelElectrolyteFormulation #GreatBritain #GridFrequencyRegulationSupport #LeadGridAlloyDesign #MarketAnalysis #NorthernIreland #OffGridSolar/windEnergyTimeShift #Scotland #StationaryVrlaBattery #TelecomTowerPowerContinuity #UK #UnitedKingdom #ValveAndSealingTechnology #Wales
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/25427/ Stationary Vrla Battery Market in the United Kingdom | Report – IndexBox #AGMSeparatorTechnology #CriticalFacilityBackupPower #EnergyStorageMarketReport #forecast #GelElectrolyteFormulation #GridFrequencyRegulationSupport #LeadGridAlloyDesign #MarketAnalysis #OffGridSolar/windEnergyTimeShift #StationaryVrlaBattery #TelecomTowerPowerContinuity #UK #UnitedKingdom #ValveAndSealingTechnology
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Just in case anyone wants to build a #victronenergy #victron #vedirect galvanically isolated USB cable here are some pics to reproduce my cheap DIY cables.
Edit: ADUM1201 breakout board
Dtech https://www.dtechelectronics.com/dtech-iot6555-usb-to-serial-converter-5v-level-ttl-6p-open-end-uart-cable-1m-1-8m-3m_p631.html
JST premanufactured cable 4pin -
Just in case anyone wants to build a #victronenergy #victron #vedirect galvanically isolated USB cable here are some pics to reproduce my cheap DIY cables.
Edit: ADUM1201 breakout board
Dtech https://www.dtechelectronics.com/dtech-iot6555-usb-to-serial-converter-5v-level-ttl-6p-open-end-uart-cable-1m-1-8m-3m_p631.html
JST premanufactured cable 4pin -
Just in case anyone wants to build a #victronenergy #victron #vedirect galvanically isolated USB cable here are some pics to reproduce my cheap DIY cables.
Edit: ADUM1201 breakout board
Dtech https://www.dtechelectronics.com/dtech-iot6555-usb-to-serial-converter-5v-level-ttl-6p-open-end-uart-cable-1m-1-8m-3m_p631.html
JST premanufactured cable 4pin -
Just in case anyone wants to build a #victronenergy #victron #vedirect galvanically isolated USB cable here are some pics to reproduce my cheap DIY cables.
Edit: ADUM1201 breakout board
Dtech https://www.dtechelectronics.com/dtech-iot6555-usb-to-serial-converter-5v-level-ttl-6p-open-end-uart-cable-1m-1-8m-3m_p631.html
JST premanufactured cable 4pin -
Just in case anyone wants to build a #victronenergy #victron #vedirect galvanically isolated USB cable here are some pics to reproduce my cheap DIY cables.
Edit: ADUM1201 breakout board
Dtech https://www.dtechelectronics.com/dtech-iot6555-usb-to-serial-converter-5v-level-ttl-6p-open-end-uart-cable-1m-1-8m-3m_p631.html
JST premanufactured cable 4pin -
https://www.europesays.com/africa/153757/ Managing Renewable Energy Waste in Nigeria’s Solar Boom #EWaste #EnvironmentalImpact #lagos #LeadAcidBatteries #Nigeria #OffGridSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #SolarPanelRecycling #WasteManagement
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Episode 1 of our 10 episode series on Powering your off-grid life with solar is now out and live. Check it out and let us know what you think... and THANKS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A #solar #homestead #diy #youtube #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridsolar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A
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Episode 1 of our 10 episode series on Powering your off-grid life with solar is now out and live. Check it out and let us know what you think... and THANKS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A #solar #homestead #diy #youtube #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridsolar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A
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Episode 1 of our 10 episode series on Powering your off-grid life with solar is now out and live. Check it out and let us know what you think... and THANKS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A #solar #homestead #diy #youtube #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridsolar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A
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Episode 1 of our 10 episode series on Powering your off-grid life with solar is now out and live. Check it out and let us know what you think... and THANKS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A #solar #homestead #diy #youtube #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridsolar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POjfrmPi22A
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Can’t get any more perfectly top balanced than this. lol
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Can’t get any more perfectly top balanced than this. lol
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Can’t get any more perfectly top balanced than this. lol
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Can’t get any more perfectly top balanced than this. lol
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Can’t get any more perfectly top balanced than this. lol
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/101057/ REA Highlights Impact of DSOLS Programme in Expanding Off-Grid Solar Access in Nigeria #Africa #CleanEnergy #Nigeria #OffGridSolar #REA #renewableenergy #SolarEnergy
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Was asked to look at a small off grid solar setup today. The lead acid gel battery is dead / high impedance and I was told that the inverter alarm was active at some point due to overvoltage (15 V) so I am not surprised that the battery is dead.
The charge controller is the usual cheap blue PWM charge controller. Settings are correct (max voltage 13,7 V).
I was looking at the thing at night without measurement tools and the PV module is mounted in a way that figuring out the exact type means some ladder/roof climbing...
Any similar experiences with those things?
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Was asked to look at a small off grid solar setup today. The lead acid gel battery is dead / high impedance and I was told that the inverter alarm was active at some point due to overvoltage (15 V) so I am not surprised that the battery is dead.
The charge controller is the usual cheap blue PWM charge controller. Settings are correct (max voltage 13,7 V).
I was looking at the thing at night without measurement tools and the PV module is mounted in a way that figuring out the exact type means some ladder/roof climbing...
Any similar experiences with those things?
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Was asked to look at a small off grid solar setup today. The lead acid gel battery is dead / high impedance and I was told that the inverter alarm was active at some point due to overvoltage (15 V) so I am not surprised that the battery is dead.
The charge controller is the usual cheap blue PWM charge controller. Settings are correct (max voltage 13,7 V).
I was looking at the thing at night without measurement tools and the PV module is mounted in a way that figuring out the exact type means some ladder/roof climbing...
Any similar experiences with those things?
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Was asked to look at a small off grid solar setup today. The lead acid gel battery is dead / high impedance and I was told that the inverter alarm was active at some point due to overvoltage (15 V) so I am not surprised that the battery is dead.
The charge controller is the usual cheap blue PWM charge controller. Settings are correct (max voltage 13,7 V).
I was looking at the thing at night without measurement tools and the PV module is mounted in a way that figuring out the exact type means some ladder/roof climbing...
Any similar experiences with those things?
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Was asked to look at a small off grid solar setup today. The lead acid gel battery is dead / high impedance and I was told that the inverter alarm was active at some point due to overvoltage (15 V) so I am not surprised that the battery is dead.
The charge controller is the usual cheap blue PWM charge controller. Settings are correct (max voltage 13,7 V).
I was looking at the thing at night without measurement tools and the PV module is mounted in a way that figuring out the exact type means some ladder/roof climbing...
Any similar experiences with those things?
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Getting no meaningful solar today. Camp's 7kW of panels are only producing 540W. so my measly 2kW in less than ideal locations are probably producing less than 100W.
I'm at 58% because I was only able to get up to 90% before sunset yesterday. Smart shunt says I've got 2.5 days at current consumption before my battery is drained. I can't supplement from camp's system, because it is unlikely to get up to 100% today unless there are some breaks in the weather. I could supplement from Camp's backup system if I start to get too low.
Definitely need to get my other panels up here, and get them in better locations so I can at least produce enough in cloudy conditions to offset daytime usage. And I'll probably need to get another battery before winter.
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Getting no meaningful solar today. Camp's 7kW of panels are only producing 540W. so my measly 2kW in less than ideal locations are probably producing less than 100W.
I'm at 58% because I was only able to get up to 90% before sunset yesterday. Smart shunt says I've got 2.5 days at current consumption before my battery is drained. I can't supplement from camp's system, because it is unlikely to get up to 100% today unless there are some breaks in the weather. I could supplement from Camp's backup system if I start to get too low.
Definitely need to get my other panels up here, and get them in better locations so I can at least produce enough in cloudy conditions to offset daytime usage. And I'll probably need to get another battery before winter.
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Getting no meaningful solar today. Camp's 7kW of panels are only producing 540W. so my measly 2kW in less than ideal locations are probably producing less than 100W.
I'm at 58% because I was only able to get up to 90% before sunset yesterday. Smart shunt says I've got 2.5 days at current consumption before my battery is drained. I can't supplement from camp's system, because it is unlikely to get up to 100% today unless there are some breaks in the weather. I could supplement from Camp's backup system if I start to get too low.
Definitely need to get my other panels up here, and get them in better locations so I can at least produce enough in cloudy conditions to offset daytime usage. And I'll probably need to get another battery before winter.
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Getting no meaningful solar today. Camp's 7kW of panels are only producing 540W. so my measly 2kW in less than ideal locations are probably producing less than 100W.
I'm at 58% because I was only able to get up to 90% before sunset yesterday. Smart shunt says I've got 2.5 days at current consumption before my battery is drained. I can't supplement from camp's system, because it is unlikely to get up to 100% today unless there are some breaks in the weather. I could supplement from Camp's backup system if I start to get too low.
Definitely need to get my other panels up here, and get them in better locations so I can at least produce enough in cloudy conditions to offset daytime usage. And I'll probably need to get another battery before winter.
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Getting no meaningful solar today. Camp's 7kW of panels are only producing 540W. so my measly 2kW in less than ideal locations are probably producing less than 100W.
I'm at 58% because I was only able to get up to 90% before sunset yesterday. Smart shunt says I've got 2.5 days at current consumption before my battery is drained. I can't supplement from camp's system, because it is unlikely to get up to 100% today unless there are some breaks in the weather. I could supplement from Camp's backup system if I start to get too low.
Definitely need to get my other panels up here, and get them in better locations so I can at least produce enough in cloudy conditions to offset daytime usage. And I'll probably need to get another battery before winter.
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Anyone have an electric burner element? I'm ready to start experimenting with a #SandBattery to store excess solar as heat to radiate into my space at night.
I have a water heater element, but I understand those can burn out easily because they're intended to be submerged in water all the time.
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Anyone have an electric burner element? I'm ready to start experimenting with a #SandBattery to store excess solar as heat to radiate into my space at night.
I have a water heater element, but I understand those can burn out easily because they're intended to be submerged in water all the time.
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Anyone have an electric burner element? I'm ready to start experimenting with a #SandBattery to store excess solar as heat to radiate into my space at night.
I have a water heater element, but I understand those can burn out easily because they're intended to be submerged in water all the time.
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Anyone have an electric burner element? I'm ready to start experimenting with a #SandBattery to store excess solar as heat to radiate into my space at night.
I have a water heater element, but I understand those can burn out easily because they're intended to be submerged in water all the time.
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Anyone have an electric burner element? I'm ready to start experimenting with a #SandBattery to store excess solar as heat to radiate into my space at night.
I have a water heater element, but I understand those can burn out easily because they're intended to be submerged in water all the time.
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#microgrid #solarsystem #offgridsolar #renewableenergy
My two cents: Folks, stop waiting for actions from politics and governments. Organize your neighborhood, put up microgrids, wind or solar, what fits your circumstances best.
(EU)Cost of an off-grid or hybrid on/off-grid solar system 3.2 kW peak incl. 10kW LiFePO4 batteries around €4500-€5000 without any government support. Sole on-grid systems are way cheaper. Work at least 30 years. No more electricity bills. Independence: priceless 😎
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#microgrid #solarsystem #offgridsolar #renewableenergy
My two cents: Folks, stop waiting for actions from politics and governments. Organize your neighborhood, put up microgrids, wind or solar, what fits your circumstances best.
(EU)Cost of an off-grid or hybrid on/off-grid solar system 3.2 kW peak incl. 10kW LiFePO4 batteries around €4500-€5000 without any government support. Sole on-grid systems are way cheaper. Work at least 30 years. No more electricity bills. Independence: priceless 😎
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#microgrid #solarsystem #offgridsolar #renewableenergy
My two cents: Folks, stop waiting for actions from politics and governments. Organize your neighborhood, put up microgrids, wind or solar, what fits your circumstances best.
(EU)Cost of an off-grid or hybrid on/off-grid solar system 3.2 kW peak incl. 10kW LiFePO4 batteries around €4500-€5000 without any government support. Sole on-grid systems are way cheaper. Work at least 30 years. No more electricity bills. Independence: priceless 😎
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#microgrid #solarsystem #offgridsolar #renewableenergy
My two cents: Folks, stop waiting for actions from politics and governments. Organize your neighborhood, put up microgrids, wind or solar, what fits your circumstances best.
(EU)Cost of an off-grid or hybrid on/off-grid solar system 3.2 kW peak incl. 10kW LiFePO4 batteries around €4500-€5000 without any government support. Sole on-grid systems are way cheaper. Work at least 30 years. No more electricity bills. Independence: priceless 😎
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#microgrid #solarsystem #offgridsolar #renewableenergy
My two cents: Folks, stop waiting for actions from politics and governments. Organize your neighborhood, put up microgrids, wind or solar, what fits your circumstances best.
(EU)Cost of an off-grid or hybrid on/off-grid solar system 3.2 kW peak incl. 10kW LiFePO4 batteries around €4500-€5000 without any government support. Sole on-grid systems are way cheaper. Work at least 30 years. No more electricity bills. Independence: priceless 😎
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I've messaged both the Solar Panel and the DC compressor fridge sellers.
Ready to order my 2k Renogy inverter too, but kind of waiting to see if I get any recommendations for a quality battery monitor from the #OffGridSolar group.
The cheapo one I got, just displays SOC based on voltage. And the Ah is cumulative regardless of whether current is flowing into or out of the battery, which is quite useless information. I need one where you can tell it the battery bank is 600Ah, and it keeps track of the remaining capacity based on both charging and discharging.
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I've messaged both the Solar Panel and the DC compressor fridge sellers.
Ready to order my 2k Renogy inverter too, but kind of waiting to see if I get any recommendations for a quality battery monitor from the #OffGridSolar group.
The cheapo one I got, just displays SOC based on voltage. And the Ah is cumulative regardless of whether current is flowing into or out of the battery, which is quite useless information. I need one where you can tell it the battery bank is 600Ah, and it keeps track of the remaining capacity based on both charging and discharging.
