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ECO-WORTHY 2340W Solar Kit (12 Panels, 500W MPPT Inverter, 100Ah LP Battery)
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Here's the inverter and battery for $1105:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126475190031
And here are the solar panels for $93.34/each:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126060607676
$1105 + ($93.34x12) = $2225
Doesn't include the solar panel clips and some of the wiring, but those can certainly be obtained for much less than the $425 price difference.
Use a solar calculator for your area. Sun hours times 2340w is how much you'll generate(generous estimate, weather conditions and mounting angle and inefficiency will cut that down).
In ideal conditions you'll generate 14kwh of power. And have 5kwh of battery storage at night.
For your usage, you probably want around 12-15kw of solar with 60kwh of storage(for extended bad weather conditions) enough to cover daily usage and charge the batteries during the day
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that being said if you don't care for the battery (like you have net metering and not TOU) then just get the system to connect it to the house (correctly though, please don't backfeed)
edit again, I would keep this as a standalone system maybe for a detached shed or garage with no power. grid tie with this system does not look safe or possible.
Use a solar calculator for your area. Sun hours times 2340w is how much you'll generate(generous estimate, weather conditions and mounting angle and inefficiency will cut that down).
In ideal conditions you'll generate 14kwh of power. And have 5kwh of battery storage at night.
For your usage, you probably want around 12-15kw of solar with 60kwh of storage(for extended bad weather conditions) enough to cover daily usage and charge the batteries during the day
Use a solar calculator for your area. Sun hours times 2340w is how much you'll generate(generous estimate, weather conditions and mounting angle and inefficiency will cut that down).
In ideal conditions you'll generate 14kwh of power. And have 5kwh of battery storage at night.
For your usage, you probably want around 12-15kw of solar with 60kwh of storage(for extended bad weather conditions) enough to cover daily usage and charge the batteries during the day
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Use a solar calculator for your area. Sun hours times 2340w is how much you'll generate(generous estimate, weather conditions and mounting angle and inefficiency will cut that down).
In ideal conditions you'll generate 14kwh of power. And have 5kwh of battery storage at night.
For your usage, you probably want around 12-15kw of solar with 60kwh of storage(for extended bad weather conditions) enough to cover daily usage and charge the batteries during the day
Mounting them like you suggest would work somewhat, better if the fence was parallel in the right direction of the sun and mounted at an upward angle.
I wouldn't roof mount mine. Most people do but my neighbor down the street just had their panels covered with snow for four days. I'm not climbing up on a second story roof to clear the panels. And they're likely grid tied only.
Not that you would get snow there but it's easier to keep them maintained and no roof holes.
There's the kit that has the rails with the brackets for $53. It will fit 4 large solar panels or 5 smaller panels. I can confirm this because I've purchased one set and it fits 5 (100 Watt) Solar Panels.
Of course only get this kit if the roof is on the slope. If you're on a flat roof then you need to get a kit that is at an angle. This helps with keeping dust off and rain sliding off.
I would suggest to save cost to install it yourself. You just need roof patch sealant and a caulk gun. Apply to where you drill holes in your roof. I would not know the cost for this done by a handy man.
As for installation; Eco-Worthy comes with guides and also after sale support. You only need electrician if you want to integrate it with your current house power. If you do go through this route, I would consult with an electrician first.
That gives me the confidence to mount it on the roof. I've drilled, mounted, and patched for other small things in the past.
Will talk to an electrician and see how practical it is to connect this to the grid, or whether it's best to use it off-grid as it's designed.
Thanks again!
For anyone who might know and could help:
Overall, if I bought this, can I get a local really good handyman to do the mounting work, and then have an electrician hook it up, to keep labor costs low? How much labor is typically involved in setting this up, from box to fully functioning?
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