Hello Everyone,
I'm in the final stages of designing my solar system. I've got nearly everything picked out except for the panels. I have a basic idea what I want but I'm really struggling on making a decision. Here's what I have so far:
Inverter: Sol-Ark 15k
Storage: Custom EVE LF280 Battery packs (x4)
Racking: K2 Roof mount system on a brown metal roof.
There's also a lot of other little parts and pieces I've picked. I know I want somewhere around a 400W Panel and I'm going to try to fit as many on my roof as I can up to the limit of the 15k. I do have a little bit of shading to worry about from some trees that exists more through late fall - early spring. I live in NW Ohio so that time of year is pretty grey most of the time anyway. I've looked into optimizers as well and think they'd be a good idea. I like the idea of the Sol-Ark ones but if those are available in time, I was looking at the Tigos.
I've seen so many different kits and styles of cell out there, I'm not sure how to determine what is right for me. I think I like the idea of the half cell panels and the black ones seem to be whats in most of the "kits" I've seen. I've been leaning toward Q.Cell, I've read good things on here about them and have seen some good deals on Santan for them. I wouldn't say I'm doing a true budget build but I'm also not looking to break the bank.
So... How do I pick? Does black really matter in my area? Would I lose too much during the summer? I'm probably over thinking this, I have that habit.
Thanks!
I'm in the final stages of designing my solar system. I've got nearly everything picked out except for the panels. I have a basic idea what I want but I'm really struggling on making a decision. Here's what I have so far:
Inverter: Sol-Ark 15k
Storage: Custom EVE LF280 Battery packs (x4)
Racking: K2 Roof mount system on a brown metal roof.
There's also a lot of other little parts and pieces I've picked. I know I want somewhere around a 400W Panel and I'm going to try to fit as many on my roof as I can up to the limit of the 15k. I do have a little bit of shading to worry about from some trees that exists more through late fall - early spring. I live in NW Ohio so that time of year is pretty grey most of the time anyway. I've looked into optimizers as well and think they'd be a good idea. I like the idea of the Sol-Ark ones but if those are available in time, I was looking at the Tigos.
I've seen so many different kits and styles of cell out there, I'm not sure how to determine what is right for me. I think I like the idea of the half cell panels and the black ones seem to be whats in most of the "kits" I've seen. I've been leaning toward Q.Cell, I've read good things on here about them and have seen some good deals on Santan for them. I wouldn't say I'm doing a true budget build but I'm also not looking to break the bank.
So... How do I pick? Does black really matter in my area? Would I lose too much during the summer? I'm probably over thinking this, I have that habit.
Thanks!