Hello,
I'm very new to the forum so I thought I'd post up my proposed project and see if anyone has improvements to my system.
It's a weird system for three reasons:
1) I'm installing in on a 7x20 cargo trailer. I can fit (6) full size panels on it and I plan to build an awning that can be raised when parked for another (6) panels.
2) I'm wanting it to work when travelling and also when parked at home.
-The load when travelling is to charge one or two electric motorcycles. They each charge at about 15A @ 220V, however, we typically ride them for 20-30 minutes then charge them for 20-30 minutes.
-The load when parked at home is to charge a Tesla, which can charge anywhere from 8A to 30A @ 220V. I won't tie into grid when parked at home, just want to utilize the solar panels to charge something and don't want the hassle of a grid tie system. I will try to keep from using the battery when parked at home, as I'm worried daily charging/discharging of the battery will wear it out quickly. I can set Tesla charger to only charge during peak solar times.
I'm OK with the generator running occasionaly when travelling, which will happen if I can't get full sun on the panels or I'm trying to charge two bikes at once. We use the bikes to race motocross, so primarily using in the summer-ish months and most charging done from 11am-4pm.
I understand electricity enough to get all the wire sizing, connections, etc. Just looking for input on my selected components.
All-In-One Inverter : EG4 6000XP
Solar Panels : Rich Solar Mega 400W (or similar)
Generator : Ai Power GXS7100iRD (5.7 kW running)
Battery : EG4 LifePower4 (48V 100aH; will start with one battery and add more if generator runs too often)
I'm very new to the forum so I thought I'd post up my proposed project and see if anyone has improvements to my system.
It's a weird system for three reasons:
1) I'm installing in on a 7x20 cargo trailer. I can fit (6) full size panels on it and I plan to build an awning that can be raised when parked for another (6) panels.
2) I'm wanting it to work when travelling and also when parked at home.
-The load when travelling is to charge one or two electric motorcycles. They each charge at about 15A @ 220V, however, we typically ride them for 20-30 minutes then charge them for 20-30 minutes.
-The load when parked at home is to charge a Tesla, which can charge anywhere from 8A to 30A @ 220V. I won't tie into grid when parked at home, just want to utilize the solar panels to charge something and don't want the hassle of a grid tie system. I will try to keep from using the battery when parked at home, as I'm worried daily charging/discharging of the battery will wear it out quickly. I can set Tesla charger to only charge during peak solar times.
I'm OK with the generator running occasionaly when travelling, which will happen if I can't get full sun on the panels or I'm trying to charge two bikes at once. We use the bikes to race motocross, so primarily using in the summer-ish months and most charging done from 11am-4pm.
I understand electricity enough to get all the wire sizing, connections, etc. Just looking for input on my selected components.
All-In-One Inverter : EG4 6000XP
Solar Panels : Rich Solar Mega 400W (or similar)
Generator : Ai Power GXS7100iRD (5.7 kW running)
Battery : EG4 LifePower4 (48V 100aH; will start with one battery and add more if generator runs too often)