Hi Ya'll,
I am setting up an off grid homestead in TX in the very near future.
I have the specs for the main solar system all set from my energy audit, without Air Conditioning...
My question is, can (or how can) I run a stand-alone system for the Air Conditioner so that the Air Conditioner only comes on with its own 3 or so panels are making enough for it's own invertor? (i'd probably have one 12V battery just for voltage regulation/stability)
My thought process is:
I don't want the Air Conditioner sucking so much power from my main system that my fridge doesn't make it through the night.
I can get by with the Air Conditioner on only when the sun is out.
I work full time, So it would be nice to know that when it is hot and I'm not there, the Air Conditioner is on for my dogs.
I tried searching for this, but I'm not sure what the term is. I don't need specifics because I don't even have the Air Conditioner yet. Just proof of concept.
Thank you in advance.