If I go ALL-IN-ONE, it is looking like either the APOLLO split phase (+2 expansion batteries) or the ULTRA. Help me out.
This unit would be placed remotely at an off-grid cabin (320 SF heated space, 1 hr away) visited 1-2X/month. Initial expandability might be to 1200 square foot metal building. Not afraid to get additional units.
Loads at cabin would be bare bones, refrigerator, HVAC to maintain above freezing, modest comfort during seasonal visits. Utility power could be had. Solar exposure, wind exposure at land very good.
My main goals (in order) are:
1) Reliability
2) Customer service, tech support
3) Price per unit energy
4) Autonomy
5) Communications
6) Redundancy
7) Expandability
Positives of Apollo:
1) autonomous start on solar
2) lighter individual parts
3) more robust communications
4) 4400W/500V solar
5) cabling is straightforward
6) lighter unit parts
Positives of DPU:
1) Larger inverter 7.2W
2) Larger capacity 6 kWh
3) Dual hi/lo voltage solar
4) 450V solar on hi volts
5) single paired unit for 240V
6) cheaper per KW/kWh(?)
Currently have 12Vx235W (37.4VOC/8.3A Isc) unused at home. Could throw them on to either unit, get additional power as needed, topping off with generator. Location even has significant wind possibility.
I don't need 240 on my little building on the land but could see needing a well pump powered.
I could see needing 120V redundancy at home (1 hr) so splitting the Apollo would is a plus.
64 & capable, but the Ultra battery is over my physical lift, rolling okay.
I'm surprised they're already coming out with new versions of these. It was just announced an hour ago. Thoughts?
This is all the info available at the moment:
1. DELTA Pro Ultra is a whole-home backup
solution that offers unwavering emergency
backup and energy independence. A single
unit comes with unrivaled capacity and
output that run your entire home, and back
up even longer with Smart Home Panel 2.
It's ever so flexible that it can expand, stack
up, and move to meet ever-changing needs. |
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I'm surprised they're already coming out with new versions of these. It was just announced an hour ago. Thoughts?
This is all the info available at the moment:
1. DELTA Pro Ultra is a whole-home backup
solution that offers unwavering emergency
backup and energy independence. A single
unit comes with unrivaled capacity and
output that run your entire home, and back
up even longer with Smart Home Panel 2.
It's ever so flexible that it can expand, stack
up, and move to meet ever-changing needs. |
|