TXHomestead
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I’ve got a builder constructing a new 1900sf home for us on land we own in central TX. I’ve tried to incorporate as many solar friendly aspects as possible into the design and while I have grid power, I’d prefer to not have to rely fully upon it or mess with a grid tied system. We installed all LED lighting, and all heavy loads that can be are on propane. Everything but my air conditioning is 120v. The A/C system is split between a 2 ton central unit and a 1 ton ducted min-split, with the thought being I could run some of it off a battery short term or small generator if needed for more than a couple hours. Exterior walls are 6” and filled with spray foam, so the house is pretty efficient. They installed the service panel in the home but there’s room for a contoller/inverter next to the panel and I can wire to it easily.
ideally, I think 2 Mpp LV6548s, appropriate battery back up and around 10-12K of PV could probably power the whole house, with some load shedding and the grid recharging the batteries on low sun days. I can mount panels on roof and/or ground mount and my only concern is that the system might not pass muster with the insurance company if the house burns down. I know that is a hot topic (sorry bad pun) but I would appreciate any insights or better alternatives that won’t cost more than a swimming pool. Maybe someone has already done a similar system? If I left anything out, please let me know.
Thanks!
ideally, I think 2 Mpp LV6548s, appropriate battery back up and around 10-12K of PV could probably power the whole house, with some load shedding and the grid recharging the batteries on low sun days. I can mount panels on roof and/or ground mount and my only concern is that the system might not pass muster with the insurance company if the house burns down. I know that is a hot topic (sorry bad pun) but I would appreciate any insights or better alternatives that won’t cost more than a swimming pool. Maybe someone has already done a similar system? If I left anything out, please let me know.
Thanks!