We own 3 1/2 acres on the North Fork of the New River in Lansing NC. Blue Ridge energy has terrible net metering policies and they want $15+ grand to run power about 800' and install a pole with a transformer. I would rather put that money towards an off grid system. Would love to hear some suggestions. I have some ideas but I don't know if it's feasible. My budget for the off grid power system would be around 50 grand before incentives.
1400-1800 sq ft house will be divided into 3 zones. Master bedroom zone, Guest bedroom zone, Great room/kitchen zone) We figure it will just be the wife and I 90% of the time but we have lots of friends and family.
15kw solar system (would prefer a semi premium panel like REC, Panasonic, LG. Can't afford Sunpower and would like to avoid cheap panels without a labor warranty and high degradation rates)
30kw of rack mount server batteries (Probably SOK or EG4)
12-15kw Hybird Solar inverter with PV input, EV charging, generator input, and well pump compatibility (I'm not chained to a brand at this point but reliability is a priority, would really like bidrectional EV charging as well like the F150 Lightning offers)
Heating/ HVAC
1 Large decorative but functional wood stove in the great room (glass doors and a nice blower)
1 dual head cold climate heat pump air conditioner in the bedrooms (probably Mitsuibishi H2i but need to find out what local dealers will install and service)
2 propane wall insert heaters for the bathrooms
*still need to figure out cooling the great room. May have to resort to a more expensive ducted and zoned unit. Hoping to use some passive cooling in the great room.
Water heating
On demand propane water heater unless I can figure out another way to heat water off grid in a cold climate
Cooking/Kitchen
Propane stove or induction cook top
microwave and air fryer
energy star small chest freezer
energy star Fridge with standard Top freezer
propane clothes dryer
Misc
garage door opener
internet router
all LED lighting
3 Televisions (probably energy star Roku Tv's... No cable boxes)
Propane backup generator
ceiling fans (1 in each bedroom and 2 in great room)
deep well pump (suggestions?)
dishwasher
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Wondering if this is actually doable without being a total headache.
1400-1800 sq ft house will be divided into 3 zones. Master bedroom zone, Guest bedroom zone, Great room/kitchen zone) We figure it will just be the wife and I 90% of the time but we have lots of friends and family.
15kw solar system (would prefer a semi premium panel like REC, Panasonic, LG. Can't afford Sunpower and would like to avoid cheap panels without a labor warranty and high degradation rates)
30kw of rack mount server batteries (Probably SOK or EG4)
12-15kw Hybird Solar inverter with PV input, EV charging, generator input, and well pump compatibility (I'm not chained to a brand at this point but reliability is a priority, would really like bidrectional EV charging as well like the F150 Lightning offers)
Heating/ HVAC
1 Large decorative but functional wood stove in the great room (glass doors and a nice blower)
1 dual head cold climate heat pump air conditioner in the bedrooms (probably Mitsuibishi H2i but need to find out what local dealers will install and service)
2 propane wall insert heaters for the bathrooms
*still need to figure out cooling the great room. May have to resort to a more expensive ducted and zoned unit. Hoping to use some passive cooling in the great room.
Water heating
On demand propane water heater unless I can figure out another way to heat water off grid in a cold climate
Cooking/Kitchen
Propane stove or induction cook top
microwave and air fryer
energy star small chest freezer
energy star Fridge with standard Top freezer
propane clothes dryer
Misc
garage door opener
internet router
all LED lighting
3 Televisions (probably energy star Roku Tv's... No cable boxes)
Propane backup generator
ceiling fans (1 in each bedroom and 2 in great room)
deep well pump (suggestions?)
dishwasher
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Wondering if this is actually doable without being a total headache.
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