MapleGuy
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I am looking to eventually install a complete 8-10kwh solar system with a battery backup that will be grid-tied, using the grid to supplement any power that I might need. I want to pay for the system as I can afford components as I can't afford the entire system at once. I'd like to add capacity as I go along, either on the solar side or storage side but will size the "middleware" components for what I would eventually need. As a general rule, what would be the first component that I should target installing? I'm thinking that would be a grid-tied inverter and an emergency shut-off switch but I wanted to get some feed back.
Likewise, is there a guide laying out what order components should be installed in? My thinking is that once that is in, I can work on the solar array as time/money is available and connect it to the inverter which would already be in place. Likewise I could add a battery array as finances allow and keep doing that until I've reach my goal.
Likewise, is there a guide laying out what order components should be installed in? My thinking is that once that is in, I can work on the solar array as time/money is available and connect it to the inverter which would already be in place. Likewise I could add a battery array as finances allow and keep doing that until I've reach my goal.