blenderbender
New Member
I'm a lot confused about what I'm looking for in a controller/inverter. I have (8) 12v 100ah batteries, and (20) 400w/500w bifacial panels. The following are the parameters I'm considering attempting to satisfy:
(1) supplying an Ag building/shop/modest living quarters with a good portion of my electrical needs
(2) I'd like to have 120vac for all the normal stuff and 240vac for a welder, and air compressor that's used only occasionally.
(3) I also have a 10kw NG backup generator which I'd like to be able to incorporate into the system if feasible.
(4) I don't think I have any interest in tying into the grid. I figure, perhaps mistakenly, that all I need is a transfer switch to swap between the grid
and solar as required.
I do have competent resources to help me with all the normal electrical stuff that is beyond me, but I am the one who is trying to learn all about the solar end of things. I've been immersed in trying to sort all this stuff out and figured I'd just ask if someone might chime in and steer me to the proper sort of controller/inverter I should be looking at. Not so much brand specific but type, features, etc. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all!
(1) supplying an Ag building/shop/modest living quarters with a good portion of my electrical needs
(2) I'd like to have 120vac for all the normal stuff and 240vac for a welder, and air compressor that's used only occasionally.
(3) I also have a 10kw NG backup generator which I'd like to be able to incorporate into the system if feasible.
(4) I don't think I have any interest in tying into the grid. I figure, perhaps mistakenly, that all I need is a transfer switch to swap between the grid
and solar as required.
I do have competent resources to help me with all the normal electrical stuff that is beyond me, but I am the one who is trying to learn all about the solar end of things. I've been immersed in trying to sort all this stuff out and figured I'd just ask if someone might chime in and steer me to the proper sort of controller/inverter I should be looking at. Not so much brand specific but type, features, etc. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all!