Hi guys, I am planing on doing a solar project and saw a video saying that 48v batteries are the way to go nowadays. Because it is more efficient and cheap. I understand the efficient part, because you don't need thick cables, and that's the same reason it should be cheaper, right? (less...
Hello, I need help planning out this system. I am thinking of buying an EV in the coming months, my round trip to commute to my job is 40 miles. I am a solar enthusiast and would like to be able to charge this mileage with a homemade solar system. I am on a budget and don't want to hire...
So I have a question, I have a very small off grid solar system. Is basically a 12v. - 50w solar panel, powering a 12v - 20ah LifePo4 battery with a small victron charge controller. This system is used to power 8 LED path lights, 3w each. It works well, but my panel is pole mounted, and it...
Hi all, I live in Georgia, and my electric bill is high. After watching videos I came up with a set-up for a grid tie inverter, is very small because first, I don't know if it is gonna work or have any impact on my bill, second, it is cheaper this way and I can always scale up. I didn't...
Hello, I did my very own off grid tiny system in my home (thanks to this forum that helped, by the way) everything works fine, but lately I wonder if I needed to add a fuse/breaker to this system. My system is solely with the intention to power path lights outside my home and I think the...
So, I am a solar enthusiast, I have been wanting to make my solar system for a long time now, so far, I have read 1 book and watch some YouTube videos, so I don't know much... I want to start small. I would like to install a path lights on my house because it gets really dark outside and I...