In this video, I take you through the process of sizing the solar power system for my off-grid cabin. Whether you're considering going off-grid or just curious about solar energy, I’ll share the steps I took to determine the right system for my needs.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- Key factors to consider when sizing a solar power system
- How to calculate your energy needs
- Tips for selecting the right components
- Real-life examples from my cabin setup
Join me on this journey to sustainable living and discover how you can harness the power of the sun for your own off-grid adventures! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more content on renewable energy and off-grid living!
Here's the spreadsheet: [ Ссылка ]
My Morningstar Charge Controller [ Ссылка ]
My Outback Charge Controller [ Ссылка ]
Aims 4000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger [ Ссылка ]
XZNY 100AH 24v LiFePo4 Batteries (I would use these today) [ Ссылка ]
My smaller Bateria Charge Controller (I'm using this instead of the Morningstar to try it out - so far I like it) [ Ссылка ]
My main disconnect panel [ Ссылка ]
I got my solar panels, MC4 cable and combiner boxes (and breakers) all from sunelec.com (no affiliation).
00:00 Intro
00:10 Spreadsheet Calculator
00:48 My Big Draw
01:18 How to get the numbers
01:48 How Many Hours Per Week
02:40 Consider Voltage
03:17 Calculating the Battery Bank Size
03:47 DoD - Depth of Discharge
05:00 Battery Bank Temperature Calculation
05:27 Choosing a Battery
06:08 How Many Batteries
06:45 How Many In Series
07:09 Solar Panels
09:05 What's Missing?
09:23 Charge Controllers
14:38 Inverters
19:20 Breakers
20:35 Outtro
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