Supplemental solar power, anyone have info?

RWhisenand · 01-16-2014, 09:21 PM

Like Stitch stated, the inverter and charge controller is the heart of your system. I have some experience with the Outback system, and the damn thing is solid. I also use Optima batteries, and a propane generator, which the Outback can start if it sees the charge starting to drop. This it the type of system we use at repeater sites.

stitch · 01-17-2014, 10:06 AM

Yep, in order to run off Batteries and Grid power independent of one another you would need to some extensive wiring of your home. Your only real option is to go grid tied with a system big enough to run the home.
Out here we don't even have the option for grid power ( unless I want to cough up $25,000. to the power co. ) We run our entire ranch on 1500w Solar (soon to be 2500w) and a 12K generator that charges the batteries if they get too low.

01-16-2014, 09:21 PM	#1
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Supplemental solar power, anyone have info? Like Stitch stated, the inverter and charge controller is the heart of your system. I have some experience with the Outback system, and the damn thing is solid. I also use Optima batteries, and a propane generator, which the Outback can start if it sees the charge starting to drop. This it the type of system we use at repeater sites. __________________ No function well beer without.

01-17-2014, 10:06 AM	#2
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? Yep, in order to run off Batteries and Grid power independent of one another you would need to some extensive wiring of your home. Your only real option is to go grid tied with a system big enough to run the home. Out here we don't even have the option for grid power ( unless I want to cough up $25,000. to the power co. ) We run our entire ranch on 1500w Solar (soon to be 2500w) and a 12K generator that charges the batteries if they get too low. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.