mattleonard
I had a 4kW solar installed on my house roof (lucky to be a demo/pilot project for a flush-mount racking system), and while I follow energy policy issues, I wanted to know more of the technical aspects.
As a (mostly) former live sound engineer, while I no longer tour or do large productions, I do provide sound reinforcement for occasional rallies, marches, press conferences, or small community events. I wanted to avoid gas generators, so started dabbling in solar generator options. I built a couple home-brew 24v systems to learn, but primarily use various Bluetti systems, as the portabability/form-factor is hard to beat. Currently building a cargo trailer - have (4) SOK 48v Pro server rack batteries, working on inverters/panels next.
As a (mostly) former live sound engineer, while I no longer tour or do large productions, I do provide sound reinforcement for occasional rallies, marches, press conferences, or small community events. I wanted to avoid gas generators, so started dabbling in solar generator options. I built a couple home-brew 24v systems to learn, but primarily use various Bluetti systems, as the portabability/form-factor is hard to beat. Currently building a cargo trailer - have (4) SOK 48v Pro server rack batteries, working on inverters/panels next.
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Background
- I'm a climate change activist, occasional sound engineer, do some rigging/rope access/climbing work, and learning my way around off-grid/solar.
- Current or Future Solar Power System
- 4.08kw 16-panel Canadian Solar (home), 2x Bluetti AC200max, 2x Bluetti B230, 2x Bluetti AC180, Bluetti Eb70. 4x SOK 48v Pro server rack batteries, in process of a cargo trailer build.
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Oakland, CA U.S.A.
Home: 4.08kW Canadian Solar, SMA SB4000
Portable: 2x Bluetti Ac200max, 2x Bluetti B230, 2x Bluetti AC180, 1x Bluetti Eb70s
Portable: 4x Lion UT-1300 w/ Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P
Cargo Trailer build in process: 4x SOK 48v Server Pro, 1600w RichSolar panels, tbd inverter (6000xp likely)
Home: 4.08kW Canadian Solar, SMA SB4000
Portable: 2x Bluetti Ac200max, 2x Bluetti B230, 2x Bluetti AC180, 1x Bluetti Eb70s
Portable: 4x Lion UT-1300 w/ Growatt SPF 3000TL LVM-24P
Cargo Trailer build in process: 4x SOK 48v Server Pro, 1600w RichSolar panels, tbd inverter (6000xp likely)
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