(Typed all this up and lost it. So here's to round two!)
Back in 2019 I had a 15kw system installed atop our riding arena. This included all permits, net metering agreements, parts, labor, installation, et al. Was really happy with the final product.
That system has 44 Longi panels...
Agreed on 'intended to hide things'. And the depreciation is confusing. I had that concern w/ him the first go 'round in 2019. Just too many numbers.
But I ultimately paid $1.88/watt out-of-pocket in 2019, and I was happy with that number compared to the other quotes I received!
For the...
I can get 255w Trina Solar panels from a local reseller/scraper for $90.
Spec sheet is here, but I think the import piece is IMPP of 8.36A and ISC of 8.92A
https://www.ecodirect.com/Trina-Solar-TSM-255PA05-255W-30V-PV-Panel-p/trina-tsm-255pa05.htm
My charge controller is an EPEver Tracer4210AN...
One series-set of panels would be 60v @ 8.5 amps. These would face S-SE.
The second series-set the same: 60v @ 8.5 amps. These would face S-SW.
Parallel the two sets and it'd be delivering roughly 60v @ 17 amps to the SCC. And the SCC does it's magic/wizardry to step-down everything to...
Hey y'all. I've jumped into this DIY solar thing quite quickly (although I did have a 17kwh grid-tie system installed on top our riding arena four years ago and have been happy overall) but have a question about building my own battery.
For sake of completeness and future posts/queries, here's...