dougbert
Solar Addict
2024-05-01 Version Update When I started this thread back in 2019, I did not realize it would turn into a build thread of my system. It documents What and Why I did things as well has How they were accomplished. It also shows designs that didn't work out, and also designs that did work out great. I hope it is useful for others as it has been for me - I use it as a Reference document thanks Will for the "library" for my self and the GREAT stuff others have posted Schematic: See below =========================================================================== Table of Contents - fast links Decision point to switch to Tesla Model S modules: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-11810 Diversion of PV power when battery is full: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-12683 Diversion implemented: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-45818 Early power wall implementation with Trace SW4024 and Lead Acid batteries: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-22792 New main Critical Loads panel added, along with new raceway: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-33082 Swapping out 20 year old panels (100w) with new ones (310w): https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-58092 Jack-in-the-box (JITB) Tesla Battery Controller: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-75795 Lead Acid out - Teslas in: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...-to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-96045 New solar arrays: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-112801 3rd and 4th charge controllers: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-163811 Acquired Xantrex SW Plus 5548 inverter: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-206500 Xantrex inverter install batteries are now 48volt based: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-215614 Decision to go back to the Schneider XW Pro inverter: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-598884 Conext PDP Arrives: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-610047 Teardown of the Xantrex powerwall begun, in preparation for the new Conext XW Pro powerwall: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-637210 XW Pro arrives and its installation https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-647602 In depth of the array contactors controlled yby the JITB https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-681547 Adding 5 more AC breakers to the PDP for future 2nd inverter https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-745839 Upgraded AC wires from AWG 6 and 4 to AWG 2 and 1 https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-772947 Added 2 AC line monitor meters, one for L1 and one for L2 https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-774724 Use of ChargeVerter to float battery and run house loads when battery hit LOW voltage https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-957639 Putting the XW Pro's AUX port to good use: Remote Power Off switch and GRID enable of chargeverter when battery voltage is low https://diysolarforum.com/threads/s...to-xantrex-to-xw-pro-inverters.11/post-958585 ========================================================================== Features
========================================================================== High level schematics of the system - I try to keep these updated to actual implementation of the system therefore the early posts are no longer reflected in the design as I "refactored" the system over time =========================================================================== Current Pictures of the Power Plant Here is the main AC portion of power plant/wall There are 4 L14-30R receptacles into which the Chargeverters can be manually plugged into 2 from the GRID and 2 from the generator There is a "Switched" L14-30r that controlled by XW Pro AUX Relay line - Set for LOW Battery trigger it is fed from the grid my 2nd Chargeverter is back from my son in the above picture with 2 chargeverters installed and ready to go the space to the left of the XW Pro is for the future 2nd XW Pro DC Side with DIY Tesla battery stack |
FUTURE PLANS
upgrade current 125 amp service to 200 amp service
1 line schematic
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