JBoffgrid2022

Sounds like a fun project too! I'll keep you all update on my progress. I will also look into the differences between separating my...

I'd say we're trying to do something similar to you, @JBoffgrid2022 . Building a house (and a separate barn with guest quarters) in...

I will look into SOL-ARK as an option. I have a budget for the project at $50k all in. We may end up never using that full amount (which...

For years i was never a SOL-ARK fan ... I always leaned toward the EG4 side of the house on the major things ... BUT recently we have...

You should constantly remind her she is your lovely teenage bride, and looks just like she did at her prom (or some other appropriate...

I love it, and really appreciate the in depth response and viewpoint. I'm a firm believer that there are more ways to skin a cat (or...

I would not be so quick to dismiss the heat side. I've not seen a mini-split that does not heat as well, and they are getting to where...

correct

Hot water not electric, correct?

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. The Midnite AIO coming soon would be worth a look.

I get it... I agree, I need to 100% focus on the demand aspect first then figure out everything else. Otherwise it's a big waste of...

Cheapskate!

There will probably be a lot where we plan to build, at least that is what our friends are saying happens. I would like to keep my...

Since you are in Maine, how much snow is on the ground usually during winter where you will be? That will make big difference in what...

I'm just messing with you of course:) Never say "No way I'd be using 114kWh" to an unknown moving target lol. But I really appreciate...

Its your plan, i'm just crunching your numbers.

You are looking at buying a solar system at a great time, it is way cheaper now then even 3 years ago You seem to be on the right track...

"Ain't nuthin' free in this world..."

Mine is more like 1.5:1 PV panels to (usable) battery capacity. Would increase further with sufficient mounting area. Because I'm not...

@MisterSandals, where there is such crazy fluctuations on solar irradiance here in Maine, how on earth would I ever not over power my...