Hello,
I am new here, but I have been researching this topic for several months now without being able to determine whether or not it is possible. So, kindy bear with me.
Here is what I am trying to do:
I have a 12250 BTU (1166W) split unit air conditioner and I would like to run it on solar energy. The system will be off-grid, and will not be used to power anything else.
The Air conditoner specs:
* Voltage: 240V AC single phase
* Normal operating current: 4.8A (at maximum cooling settings)
* Startup current: 32A (less than 1 second)
I verified these values with current clamp tool.
My idea is to use the following components:
Solar Panel:
2 x Sungold 100W panels with controller
Battery:
1 x TalentCell Rechargeable 12V 100Ah deep cycle battery (LiFePO4)
Inverter:
1 x 12V DC / 240V AC 3000W modified Sine wave
I live in Egypt where the sun is abundant, so connecting the 2 solar panels in parallel would give me charging current of around 10A for 10 hours per in winter and 12 ours in summer. If my calculations are correct (hopefully), I assume that the battery can charged from 20% - 90% in 10 hours taking into consideration the solar panel and charger efficiencies.
When the battery is fully charged, I believe I can run the air conditioner for 12 hours at least (assuming 5A normal current and 240V)
I would really be grateful if you could provide me some guidance, and please correct me if I am doing something wrong.
Thanks
Sandra
I am new here, but I have been researching this topic for several months now without being able to determine whether or not it is possible. So, kindy bear with me.
Here is what I am trying to do:
I have a 12250 BTU (1166W) split unit air conditioner and I would like to run it on solar energy. The system will be off-grid, and will not be used to power anything else.
The Air conditoner specs:
* Voltage: 240V AC single phase
* Normal operating current: 4.8A (at maximum cooling settings)
* Startup current: 32A (less than 1 second)
I verified these values with current clamp tool.
My idea is to use the following components:
Solar Panel:
2 x Sungold 100W panels with controller
Battery:
1 x TalentCell Rechargeable 12V 100Ah deep cycle battery (LiFePO4)
Inverter:
1 x 12V DC / 240V AC 3000W modified Sine wave
I live in Egypt where the sun is abundant, so connecting the 2 solar panels in parallel would give me charging current of around 10A for 10 hours per in winter and 12 ours in summer. If my calculations are correct (hopefully), I assume that the battery can charged from 20% - 90% in 10 hours taking into consideration the solar panel and charger efficiencies.
When the battery is fully charged, I believe I can run the air conditioner for 12 hours at least (assuming 5A normal current and 240V)
I would really be grateful if you could provide me some guidance, and please correct me if I am doing something wrong.
Thanks
Sandra