Hi,
We just bought into some property with a well already in place, and my first order of business is getting a pump and power it by solar. I also want to eventually power everything on the property with solar, off-grid, but that is a ways in the future. We want to build a small cabin, and I want to build a garage in the near term also, all which will be off grid, powered by the inverter.
But the very near term need is water from the well so we can at least park our RV there for an extended period of time while working on the above.
So I came across this:
My only hesitation, is that the power unit seems to include everything, the inverter, converter, solar controller, transfer switch etc. Single point of failure. I see why they're doing it that way, they make it very easy for the end user to install. But I've got a rough diagram of what I want to do also, and I'm thinking of just doing everything myself and buying everything separate. My only experience with solar is my RV the last couple of years. I managed to install an inverter, and a new converter without blowing anything up, I do have an engineering background. But I do love simplicity and the fact it is just delivered and ready to install. Would appreciate some feedback on this company.
Also I'd appreciate some feedback on a diagram I made, that represents a block diagram of what I'm thinking. I haven't researched brands, cost etc at all yet. I know type of battery will heavily influence overall cost, if I buy into a large quantity initially. And I want to make sure I get a future proof capacity of inverter, as I can always add panels and battery later as needed, hence the 12kW inverter.
We just bought into some property with a well already in place, and my first order of business is getting a pump and power it by solar. I also want to eventually power everything on the property with solar, off-grid, but that is a ways in the future. We want to build a small cabin, and I want to build a garage in the near term also, all which will be off grid, powered by the inverter.
But the very near term need is water from the well so we can at least park our RV there for an extended period of time while working on the above.
So I came across this:
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My only hesitation, is that the power unit seems to include everything, the inverter, converter, solar controller, transfer switch etc. Single point of failure. I see why they're doing it that way, they make it very easy for the end user to install. But I've got a rough diagram of what I want to do also, and I'm thinking of just doing everything myself and buying everything separate. My only experience with solar is my RV the last couple of years. I managed to install an inverter, and a new converter without blowing anything up, I do have an engineering background. But I do love simplicity and the fact it is just delivered and ready to install. Would appreciate some feedback on this company.
Also I'd appreciate some feedback on a diagram I made, that represents a block diagram of what I'm thinking. I haven't researched brands, cost etc at all yet. I know type of battery will heavily influence overall cost, if I buy into a large quantity initially. And I want to make sure I get a future proof capacity of inverter, as I can always add panels and battery later as needed, hence the 12kW inverter.