My longer-term plan for the property is to maintain some independence from grid-tied utilities. It’s not that I specifically mistrust the local utilities, but I don’t see prices dropping any time soon. For instance, it would cost me over $14,000.00 to connect to city water (plus monthly costs that will be going nowhere but up).
Last fall I purchased a solar power system that I will be installing as it warms up this spring. I purchased the parts from a mail order place – The altE Store. I got a 5.28 KW Residential solar power system that can be seen HERE.
I also got an option that included 2 ea SimpliPhi LFP (Lithium Ferro-Phosphate) batteries. Model: AmpliPHI-3.8-48 (AmpliPHI 3840 Wh 48V) batteries can be seen HERE.
Below should be a 3 page PDF file that diagrams how it is all hooked up
File Name: KITOFFGRIDBASE2_16-panels.pdf
The actual hardware is currently stored in preparation of better weather next month.
Given the bouts of below-zero weather, you will note I moved the batteries & chargers inside the storage container last fall.
I would certainly welcome any comments (especially from any electrically trained nuclear officers, Jon)
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WOW! Smart thinking!