Building A Small Solar Power System

This video illustrates the installation of a basic 12v solar system in an off the grid solar cabin.

Building a small solar power system.

We are currently featuring the solarever plm 150p 12. In either situation there are some basic building blocks that you ll need that are common to all off grid solar systems. Our society can t continue to work on oil and with rising gas prices and more frequent power outages solar energy seems to be the way to go. Popular videos if you just need some light for putting away yard tools you can get by with a simple system costing 100 or less.

Home built solar power system. Lead acid tubular batteries are perfect for a solar system. The cost of this complete solar system in today s pricing for the components was about 1200. I ve been interested in renewables for a while now.

By in essence converting the excess voltage into amps the charge voltage can be kept at an optimal level while the time required to fully charge the batteries is reduced. The solar panels a charge controller two 6 volt golf cart batteries and a small inverter. The small remote power system kit from mr. The main problem that inspired me to make this sys.

But the solar battery is a deep cycle lead acid battery that allows for partial discharge and allows for deep slow discharge. But if the building is a fair distance from the house so that wiring it would be a hassle or a large expense consider a solar powered system. Usually the solar power systems use 12 volt batteries however solar panels can deliver far more voltage than is required to charge the batteries. This system is designed for two large 36 cell panels 12v.

Battery capacity and efficiency. Our simple home solar power system is comprised of four basic components. A typical residential size solar system installation will involve properly sized and installed ac and dc electrical wiring to reduce the risk of electrical fire a proper grounding system to prevent shock and lightning damage proper battery installation and venting to prevent gas explosions and a properly installed solar array to maximize performance while avoiding roof damage. Ni mh batteries and li ion batteries are also used many small power application.

Solar will help get your remote cabin or other off grid location up and running with ac power.