Hi Guy,
Total noob, here. I was hoping someone knowledgeable could take a look at my plans to set up a solar energy storage system for a detached off-grid garage that I'm building on my property here in Australia. The construction of the new garage hasn't commenced yet, however, I have begun sourcing a lot of the equipment I'll need to build a sweet solar array and battery storage system, while I still have the time. Here are some of the main components that I'll be using or planning to use:
16x 400W Trina Vertex S solar panels - not purchased yet
16x Eve 304ah Lifepo4 Battery Cells (to build a 48v system) - delivered
1x Victron MPPT RS 450|100-TR Charge Controller - delivered
1x Victron Phoenix 48|5000 Inverter - delivered
1x Victron 500A Smart Shunt With Bluetooth - delivered
1x Victron Power In 1000 (with 2x 150A Mega Fuses) delivered
1x JK 16S Active Balancer (2A) and 200A BMS - yet to be delivered (can't wait)
... plus various miscellaneous items such as bus bars, fuses, cables, connectors etc.
Anyway, I have attached a diagram below to illustrate how I plan to assemble everything so, if someone could please take a look and let me know what I can do to make the system better/safer etc., that would really be appreciated.
And keep in mind, this system is never intended to be grid-tied. It's purely off-grid. I also plan to charge my EV with it, which is why I have purchased another 16x 304ah cells which are on their way right now (so a total 32kwh battery system is the ultimate goal).
And by-the-way, three months ago, I knew nothing about this stuff. Today, I'm more confident (thanks to all of you and that crazy Aussie, Andy) but I'm definately no expert. Which is why I am here.
I look forward to your comments/feedback.
Total noob, here. I was hoping someone knowledgeable could take a look at my plans to set up a solar energy storage system for a detached off-grid garage that I'm building on my property here in Australia. The construction of the new garage hasn't commenced yet, however, I have begun sourcing a lot of the equipment I'll need to build a sweet solar array and battery storage system, while I still have the time. Here are some of the main components that I'll be using or planning to use:
16x 400W Trina Vertex S solar panels - not purchased yet
16x Eve 304ah Lifepo4 Battery Cells (to build a 48v system) - delivered
1x Victron MPPT RS 450|100-TR Charge Controller - delivered
1x Victron Phoenix 48|5000 Inverter - delivered
1x Victron 500A Smart Shunt With Bluetooth - delivered
1x Victron Power In 1000 (with 2x 150A Mega Fuses) delivered
1x JK 16S Active Balancer (2A) and 200A BMS - yet to be delivered (can't wait)
... plus various miscellaneous items such as bus bars, fuses, cables, connectors etc.
Anyway, I have attached a diagram below to illustrate how I plan to assemble everything so, if someone could please take a look and let me know what I can do to make the system better/safer etc., that would really be appreciated.
And keep in mind, this system is never intended to be grid-tied. It's purely off-grid. I also plan to charge my EV with it, which is why I have purchased another 16x 304ah cells which are on their way right now (so a total 32kwh battery system is the ultimate goal).
And by-the-way, three months ago, I knew nothing about this stuff. Today, I'm more confident (thanks to all of you and that crazy Aussie, Andy) but I'm definately no expert. Which is why I am here.
I look forward to your comments/feedback.