Recent content by CharlesM99

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. There isn't much in between full DIY and full turn key install.

Isn't this for full turn key off grid system installers?

Yeah, I'd considered the issues there. I think depending on the service, there would have to be a solid contract in place very clearly stating that the homeowner/installer is taking full responsibility for all aspects of the installation. Very valid point.

I wouldn't want to! I'd probably even provide a link to this site as a great resource to learn, the more people know about solar energy the better. But if someone wants to pay me to make plans for them, or design their project in Aurora to get a production estimate then I'm happy to help. I...

Hi all, Please remove this if its not allowed. I've been designing solar systems and making plan sets for 10+ years now, and I am looking to branch out a bit. So I was considering a consultation service for DIYers that want to install their own system, but could use some experienced input with...

Ok thanks folks. I used a local'ish CED Greentech for my build, but I was wondering if there was anything else out there to get equipment cost estimates that might be easier for my expansion project.

Where are you folks ordering equipment from? Panels, racking, inverters, BOS, etc.

Yeah, fair enough. You're giving me a lot of confidence in being able to use a much smaller motor! We'll see what I end up sourcing

We've taken the blades off our mower since we just use it as a mini tractor. But it still feel like we're using the motor pretty hard going up hills in roughish terrain. Our 20HP engine is pretty dated, so I'm sure it's not outputting that much anymore. But man, going from 15kW down to 1 kW...

Yeah thanks for that. I've come across that link before, but I can't believe they're only using 1000W for the drive motor. Seems drastically under powered given most riding mowers are around 20HP. I think 20HP ends up being around 15kW, I figured settling for 10kW would be fine for me though.

Ok, thanks for that info. I'll keep an eye out, but maybe two server rack batteries is the way to go

At sorry of course. I'm looking for 48Vdc nominal. I'm wanting to output at least 10kW to a 48Vdc motor to power a riding mower. I don't think I'd run it continuously at 10kW. My initial thought was a server rack battery, but that's limited to 100A @51.2V, so that would've been drastically...

Hey all, can anyone tell me what kW motor your factory built electric mowers are running? I'm considering doing a conversion on an old mower with a shot engine, and I'm hoping I could keep it at 10kW. I'd use it mainly for towing around the property rather than actual mowing, so I'm not worried...

Hiya, I'm Charlie. I've been making drawings of solar systems for awhile now, but I've only built a few systems myself. I put up a 5.8kW system with a SolarEdge Energy Hub inverter and LG Chem battery on my parents cottage. And before that I put 2x 300W panels on my skoolie build with a...

Anyone know of a 5kWh battery that can output 10kW? I'm researching converting a riding mower to electric, but I don't really want to build a DIY battery.