First timer here trying to get my feet wet. I'm looking to keep my initial budget under $2500 but build it in a way that allows me to expand my storage and panel capacity.
Ive read many times that you must have a plan so that's exactly what I have below and I'm looking for a couple things; tips on different products/brands that I can check into to save some money.
Thoughts on my system itself based on what my usage will be (I describe below).
Suggestions for aspects/items that might make sense to spend less now and upgrade later or spend more on now (ie. batteries I assume fall in the latter category)
And any random bits of advise you might be able to offer!
My goal is to power my home brewery. The most energy intensive day will use a 1800Wh (will infrequently call upon all 1800Wh) induction burner for roughly 1.5 hours, plus a couple lights and a fan intermittently for ventilation. Otherwise I'm chilling kegs in my 1200Wh keezer for an hour or two(time can be shorter if need be).
Also has any in the US claimed the federal tax credit for their DIY system? Are you even able to claim it if its DIY?
As mentioned I have an initial budget of $2500 but in the months to come will definitely be looking to build on my system.
Thanks in advance!
Ive read many times that you must have a plan so that's exactly what I have below and I'm looking for a couple things; tips on different products/brands that I can check into to save some money.
Thoughts on my system itself based on what my usage will be (I describe below).
Suggestions for aspects/items that might make sense to spend less now and upgrade later or spend more on now (ie. batteries I assume fall in the latter category)
And any random bits of advise you might be able to offer!
- 4 100W Rich Solar 12V panels ($330)
- 2 series wired in parallel for 24V
- 1 MPP LV2424 Hybrid Inverter ($620 w/ shipping)
- 2400W 24V Inverter
- 80a MPPT
- 2 Dakota LeFePO4 100aH 12V batteries ($1718)
- Wired in series for 24V
My goal is to power my home brewery. The most energy intensive day will use a 1800Wh (will infrequently call upon all 1800Wh) induction burner for roughly 1.5 hours, plus a couple lights and a fan intermittently for ventilation. Otherwise I'm chilling kegs in my 1200Wh keezer for an hour or two(time can be shorter if need be).
Also has any in the US claimed the federal tax credit for their DIY system? Are you even able to claim it if its DIY?
As mentioned I have an initial budget of $2500 but in the months to come will definitely be looking to build on my system.
Thanks in advance!
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