dark_ride
New Member
I'm thinking of building a small solar system to get my feet wet. I've always wanted to build one, my biggest issue right now is budget. My intention with this system is to use the power as it's being produced more than storing it and having the battery be a float for extra draw/charge. I'm planning to power some things around the house during the day when possible. Eventually I'll probably double my panel & storage capacity and add another charge controller for those panels at that time.
So here's the system I've picked out so far:
2 x 375w GCL panels $200/ea = $400 (Local, new old stock) probably in series https://www.solarreviews.com/manufa...y/solar-panels/gcsue39551gclsaturngclm672h375
40 amp PowMr or HQST SCC $70/$95 (Amazon)
100ah 24v Lifepo4 $540 (Li Time)
24v 2000w Giandel pure sine inverter $280 (Amazon)
Probably going to add an automatic transfer switch for when the sun goes down as well. So let me know your thoughts, parts to avoid, different parts to consider, etc. Are those panels a good deal? Any reason this wouldn't work together or would work poorly? Thanks in advance.
So here's the system I've picked out so far:
2 x 375w GCL panels $200/ea = $400 (Local, new old stock) probably in series https://www.solarreviews.com/manufa...y/solar-panels/gcsue39551gclsaturngclm672h375
40 amp PowMr or HQST SCC $70/$95 (Amazon)
100ah 24v Lifepo4 $540 (Li Time)
24v 2000w Giandel pure sine inverter $280 (Amazon)
Probably going to add an automatic transfer switch for when the sun goes down as well. So let me know your thoughts, parts to avoid, different parts to consider, etc. Are those panels a good deal? Any reason this wouldn't work together or would work poorly? Thanks in advance.
