WYtreasure
It's not happy hour, I'm just like this.
FYI I barely know enough to discuss the subject, but am learning.I am currently putting together my system and learning as I go, I'm curious of the advantages of a 48V system over a 24V.
I read somewhere you can use smaller wire, but which wire is this referencing? I did not see that info needed on a wire sizing calculator
for my wire from panels to Charge controller? can you run smaller wire there with 48V, that would save $$$
I currently have 12, 440 watt panels (5,280 watts total)
I have 2 Midnight 150 charge controllers
I currently have 24 lithium cells, to make 3, 24V batteries, each consisting of 8 cells.
I am considering buying another 8 cells, to make a total of 2, 48V batteries. and I need to decide this before I order my inverter.
suggestions? input, is it worth it?
I am attempting to put together a 2000 to 3000 watt array with 24 or 48 volt batteries and intend to use the MidNite Classic 150.
I like the capacity of the Classic 150 at 48 volts. 24 volts would limit the system, and require much larger wire for my long run to the controller.
But you may want to make sure you can find the proper inverter, Watts & Volts, before you base your system voltage on the cost of wire. It doesn't sound like finding the proper inverter will be an issue though.