SolarShedTed
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- Dec 11, 2021
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I do have twenty 350w panels and 15 85ah 12v batteries. None of it is connected yet. Not sure if the batteries can even be used for a decent solar system. Since I have them I'd like to use them. I want to move my sandblasting container away from my home and into a remote corner of my property that has no electricity to it. I have plenty of ground space so building a ground array in addition to having the solar mounted on the container is not an issue. I'm mounting to my container to provide the container with shade to help mitigate summer heat issues.I'm curious to see how this turns out. My first thought is "How much real estate do you have to mount the panels?" We have 6kW mounted on our roof. That's 24 panels. 12kW would be 48 panels. 15 kW would be 60 panels. The problem is that they rarely put out the full power! If you wanted to run "off grid" you would probably need 30% over. With batteries to act as a buffer, you would need a monster bank to handle the amperage needed. The idea of a diesel compressor would be a better way to go.
Biggest issues is my big motor. I've decided to switch out. I'm looking for a efficient replacement currently.