8_Hz_WAN_IP
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We want to progressively accumulate solar energy equipment until it can handle our full energy consumption. We've been living in it for almost 3 years now while attending college.
We own a 30' THOW from Alpine Tiny Homes: https://tinyliving.com/warehouse-alpine-tiny-homes/
We just recently bought 2x 350W panels from SolarPanelsFreeShipping for exactly $500 (incl shipping). For the price, shipping, and capability, I can't find anything stronger. See pic for specs.
Now I'm looking at a Victron controller, and DIY batteries, but I don't know what size to get for functional solar now with future proof capacity for off-grid.
I measured the amps I'm currently pulling with my clamp meter, and my consumption atm is 14A @120V at the panel. At night, it was only 3A @120V at the panel (much less is used at night).
If I DIY a LiFePO4 battery bank to handle this usage, how large would it be/much would it cost? Also, what kind of charge controller and inverter should I get? I have lots of thoughts, but I wanted your feedback. How would you go about it?
We own a 30' THOW from Alpine Tiny Homes: https://tinyliving.com/warehouse-alpine-tiny-homes/
We just recently bought 2x 350W panels from SolarPanelsFreeShipping for exactly $500 (incl shipping). For the price, shipping, and capability, I can't find anything stronger. See pic for specs.
Now I'm looking at a Victron controller, and DIY batteries, but I don't know what size to get for functional solar now with future proof capacity for off-grid.
I measured the amps I'm currently pulling with my clamp meter, and my consumption atm is 14A @120V at the panel. At night, it was only 3A @120V at the panel (much less is used at night).
If I DIY a LiFePO4 battery bank to handle this usage, how large would it be/much would it cost? Also, what kind of charge controller and inverter should I get? I have lots of thoughts, but I wanted your feedback. How would you go about it?