Hi All
First time using this forum, Over in Belfast, N.Ireland
2 years ago i purchased a kit from Alibaba and took my Garage off-grid (lights, Dryer & Washing machine)
I installed it with a 3kW solar string on my West garage roof (I know this is not ideal but all i had available at the time) and all worked fine until Winter and the short nights.
Recently I have been experiencing erratic battery SOC i think being caused by the lack of full charging due to lack of daylight hours.
I have been plugging the mains into my AC input connection and charging the batteries. I need to install another string or 2 of PV panels this summer to increase my production over the dark winter months
I need advice on the below points
First time using this forum, Over in Belfast, N.Ireland
2 years ago i purchased a kit from Alibaba and took my Garage off-grid (lights, Dryer & Washing machine)
- 48v 5kW Hybrid Inverter
- 3 X 10kW LifePO4 Batteries
- 48v 450w Solar panels (3kW on West roof)
I installed it with a 3kW solar string on my West garage roof (I know this is not ideal but all i had available at the time) and all worked fine until Winter and the short nights.
Recently I have been experiencing erratic battery SOC i think being caused by the lack of full charging due to lack of daylight hours.
I have been plugging the mains into my AC input connection and charging the batteries. I need to install another string or 2 of PV panels this summer to increase my production over the dark winter months
I need advice on the below points
- I would like to upgrade to a system that can be programmed to charge my batteries at night from the Inverter / Mains. (Cheap tarif)
- I would also like to upgrade to a system to power my house, i think i will need to loose the 5kw inverter and change for 6-10kw
- I would like a system with good minoring app available
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