Hello,
We recently moved to northern Minnesota to an Amish off grid ranch (4200sqft home, 4000sqft non insulated shop, 800sqft insulated shop). We are currently running a generator for our freezers and fridge along with any other appliances. We are looking to add the entire package. We want PV panels (4500sqft of south facing roof availability), battery storage (many days worth of availability) and generator if needed. I will be doing everything myself. I am good to go mechanically. The heat is all wood stoves. The well has a gas powered pump. In all actuality the previous family lived there with 0 power though I would like this done before the winter. I will want to run a washing machine, large shop tools eventually along with powered well pump and electric water heater (current is wood fired heater).
I have been reading and watching everything I can but I would love to hear what the experts or experienced off gridders would suggest I do.
Should I put together my own battery packs?
Should I go with all in one inverter/controller?
How important are the most expensive components?
I am am thinking 48v for sure.
Eventually I want the home wired like we have always had when on grid.
Any advice is very welcome.
Oh and we have 90+ acres and getting livestock across the board.
Thanks
We recently moved to northern Minnesota to an Amish off grid ranch (4200sqft home, 4000sqft non insulated shop, 800sqft insulated shop). We are currently running a generator for our freezers and fridge along with any other appliances. We are looking to add the entire package. We want PV panels (4500sqft of south facing roof availability), battery storage (many days worth of availability) and generator if needed. I will be doing everything myself. I am good to go mechanically. The heat is all wood stoves. The well has a gas powered pump. In all actuality the previous family lived there with 0 power though I would like this done before the winter. I will want to run a washing machine, large shop tools eventually along with powered well pump and electric water heater (current is wood fired heater).
I have been reading and watching everything I can but I would love to hear what the experts or experienced off gridders would suggest I do.
Should I put together my own battery packs?
Should I go with all in one inverter/controller?
How important are the most expensive components?
I am am thinking 48v for sure.
Eventually I want the home wired like we have always had when on grid.
Any advice is very welcome.
Oh and we have 90+ acres and getting livestock across the board.
Thanks