JonArryn
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Hey All,
So I'm trying to pull the trigger on a system that I plan to use as a mobile battery backup on a cart of sorts that I can charge with a solar array. I want to invest in expandable parts that are as reliable and serviceable as possible. Ideally I'm trying to invest in a system that I can eventually use as a home battery backup system that I can hook into my home's power panel and act as a generator or eventually act as a permanent supplemental power system for my home. Essentially, I want to start small so I have a battery backup for essential appliances in the event of an outage, but want to be able to grow it into a full blown solar system for my home down the line to cover most if not all of my power needs. I'll break my rough plan into phases, and if possible, I'd appreciate it if someone could verify my equipment selections and let me know if it is compatible and in line with my plan. I've watch a lot of content and read Will's book a couple of times. I'm no expert so I'm hoping to get a couple folks to chime in and make sure I'm doing things correctly.
Phase 1: Mobile Battery backup that can be charged by a solar array that would run output 120v and I can hook up a power surge strip and plug in my refrigerator and other small vital appliances like phone chargers. (This is my current stage)
Phase 2: Expand inverter system to output 240v and hook it into my home's power panel so I can back up the house without needing to move a cart around the house but can rather selectively power on most essential devices.
Phase 3: increase battery capacity greatly and install a permanent array on my roof.
Here are my equipment selections:
1X SOK 48V 100Ah PRO Server Rack Battery
1X Victron 48V MultiPlus-II UL1741 3kVA 120V Inverter 35A Charger (UL)
1X Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller – MPPT VE.Direct (250v PV VOC / 60A Output Current)
4x Axitec 410W BiFacial Monocrystalline Solar Panel
I've done my homework a bit and I'm confident in my selections and how they fit into the plan, I just wanted to get some advice. This would be the first time I've ever done anything like this with solar or home power.
I basically want to make sure this configuration will work as in its current state as a mobile solution that I can wire a power strip onto and power vital appliances, but I eventually want to expand it to act as a home backup generator and full solar system to supplement or replace my power needs by adding an additional inverter in series to get 240v and expand to up to 5 batteries and quadruple the solar panels over time. I don't want to limit myself with my equipment but at the same time I can't invest in a full system, I want to grow it over time but want to start here. I appreciate any advice in advance. Thank you!
So I'm trying to pull the trigger on a system that I plan to use as a mobile battery backup on a cart of sorts that I can charge with a solar array. I want to invest in expandable parts that are as reliable and serviceable as possible. Ideally I'm trying to invest in a system that I can eventually use as a home battery backup system that I can hook into my home's power panel and act as a generator or eventually act as a permanent supplemental power system for my home. Essentially, I want to start small so I have a battery backup for essential appliances in the event of an outage, but want to be able to grow it into a full blown solar system for my home down the line to cover most if not all of my power needs. I'll break my rough plan into phases, and if possible, I'd appreciate it if someone could verify my equipment selections and let me know if it is compatible and in line with my plan. I've watch a lot of content and read Will's book a couple of times. I'm no expert so I'm hoping to get a couple folks to chime in and make sure I'm doing things correctly.
Phase 1: Mobile Battery backup that can be charged by a solar array that would run output 120v and I can hook up a power surge strip and plug in my refrigerator and other small vital appliances like phone chargers. (This is my current stage)
Phase 2: Expand inverter system to output 240v and hook it into my home's power panel so I can back up the house without needing to move a cart around the house but can rather selectively power on most essential devices.
Phase 3: increase battery capacity greatly and install a permanent array on my roof.
Here are my equipment selections:
1X SOK 48V 100Ah PRO Server Rack Battery
1X Victron 48V MultiPlus-II UL1741 3kVA 120V Inverter 35A Charger (UL)
1X Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller – MPPT VE.Direct (250v PV VOC / 60A Output Current)
4x Axitec 410W BiFacial Monocrystalline Solar Panel
I've done my homework a bit and I'm confident in my selections and how they fit into the plan, I just wanted to get some advice. This would be the first time I've ever done anything like this with solar or home power.
I basically want to make sure this configuration will work as in its current state as a mobile solution that I can wire a power strip onto and power vital appliances, but I eventually want to expand it to act as a home backup generator and full solar system to supplement or replace my power needs by adding an additional inverter in series to get 240v and expand to up to 5 batteries and quadruple the solar panels over time. I don't want to limit myself with my equipment but at the same time I can't invest in a full system, I want to grow it over time but want to start here. I appreciate any advice in advance. Thank you!
