DIYSolarShed
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Hello all--
System Background:
Over the past month or so, I received all of my parts. The key system components are as follows:
This system is ENTIRELY off-grid. While there is grid service at the property, this system is intended strictly as 1) an isolated backup and 2) an EV charging system.
I selected the Sol-Ark largely based on two factors: 1) It's an all-in-one MPPT and inverter, and I did not want a lot of extra exposed wiring, and 2) I wanted something with enough power for a serious EV car charger.
I selected the Fortress based on a few factors: 1) I did not want a lot of exposed battery wiring, 2) I wanted something with a warranty, and 3) I wanted something with tech support.
I selected the Solaria panels and Rich panels based on YouTube reviews and also aesthetics.
The parts were ordered from Ecodirect.com, which I selected largely because they were extremely responsive via telephone and offered CAD drawings for the entire system. Pricing was competitive with other online/direct vendors.
Posts below will chronicle the install process. Thanks and shout out to the members of this forum and to Will (via his youtube videos) who helped me figure out how to put this all together!
Constructive criticism welcome.
System Background:
Over the past month or so, I received all of my parts. The key system components are as follows:
- Sol-Ark 12K Inverter and MPPT
- Fortress eVault 18.5K battery
- 8X Solaria XT370 Panels
- 20X Rich Solar 100W Premium Black Panels
This system is ENTIRELY off-grid. While there is grid service at the property, this system is intended strictly as 1) an isolated backup and 2) an EV charging system.
I selected the Sol-Ark largely based on two factors: 1) It's an all-in-one MPPT and inverter, and I did not want a lot of extra exposed wiring, and 2) I wanted something with enough power for a serious EV car charger.
I selected the Fortress based on a few factors: 1) I did not want a lot of exposed battery wiring, 2) I wanted something with a warranty, and 3) I wanted something with tech support.
I selected the Solaria panels and Rich panels based on YouTube reviews and also aesthetics.
The parts were ordered from Ecodirect.com, which I selected largely because they were extremely responsive via telephone and offered CAD drawings for the entire system. Pricing was competitive with other online/direct vendors.
Posts below will chronicle the install process. Thanks and shout out to the members of this forum and to Will (via his youtube videos) who helped me figure out how to put this all together!
Constructive criticism welcome.
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