I was thinking I could use a generator if it needs to see grid power to set up or whatever it does, then shut it off to simulate a power outage, was hoping somebody had tried this already, contacted sma but havnt heard back yet
The inverter has the ability to give 2000w direct from the solar panels during black outs. Thats what I want to use until the house is done and hooked up to the grid. I’m just wondering if the inverter will let me do that or if it needs to see actual grid power to set up or boot up or whatever...
Midnight solar thing looks good, so that plus 24v of batteries plus the panels and that’s all I need? What’s batteries should I be looking at considering I won’t be using them long term, 2 12v golf cart batteries?
Thank you, so what’s a good cheap set up for a small off grid, I’ll have 8 360ish watt panels anyway, just need a small inverter charger and a few batteries? Only need about 500 watts or so for 2 makita chargers, I gotta check the watts on them I dobt have them in me
I’m building a new house and getting solar for it, rather than get a temporary power setup I’d like to use the solar to charge my makita batteries, and occasionally use a generator if Im running an air compressor. I’d rather not buy another inverter charger and use the main grid tie inverter...
yes the secure power is what I’m trying to use, would be great because I’m buying all this stuff anyway and would save me from paying for a temp power setup or running a generator, I’m in the desert so should have plenty of power to charge my tools batteries all day