Nicholas Charriere
@pushix
I’m interested in starting a small off-the-grid setup with solar + batteries. Any good resources on this? Cc @mk who I believe did this
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mk
@mk
I started with a 800W solar kit from Eco-Worthy. It was very easy. +1 to what @ferran said about the inverter. I blew the 1000W one that came with and upgraded. Also, use ample gauge wiring and put everything on non-flammable cement board.
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Freeman
@freeman
I have already built one, see my feeds
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Charlie Harrington
@whatrocks
Aside from the obvious nerdy fun of this, why off the grid first and not connecting a roof setup to the grid? Does the “contribute back and get paid thing” just not happen?
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Ferran 🐒
@ferran
Make sure that the inverter is oversized (but not too much) in case you want to increase the energy production and the battery capacity in the future.
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musho
@musho
10.8kW setup with two Powerwall 2 batteries. This forum was super helpful: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/forums/tesla-energy.159/ https://i.imgur.com/P1qIYLN.jpg
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Symbiotech⌐◨-◨🟡🎩テ
@symbiotech.eth
Depending on the environment in floor heating via closed loop wood burning stove can save a lot of battery life. IME
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Gregory F.
@gf
Did a small portable setup a couple years ago :) Oversize everything relative to expected load, tilt the panels based on latitude, use cheap lifepo batteries with a decent BMS. Research temperatures, the batteries die if charged at below freezing. https://i.imgur.com/4xoOFXH.jpg
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