Updated Parts List and System Schematic: 3000W Model: www.mobile-solarpower.com/mobile-48v-system.html 6000W Model: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint-559371.html Solar Panels: www.mobile-solarpower.com/300w-solar-panels.html Solar Panel Array Voltage Calculator: www.solarchargecontrollercalculator.com/ how to design a solar array wiring configuration: ua-cam.com/video/C-k0WHJ4RxQ/v-deo.html Some more points: • Do not turn the battery "on" until everything is connected! After the battery is turned on, you can safely turn on the inverter. • Connect the solar panel wires at night. This will ensure that you are never handling high voltage. • The 24V battery can only output 2400W! And the 48V battery can output 4800W. I should have mentioned this. If you need more output capacity, you need to add more batteries in parallel. • If you wish to add another battery, connect it in parallel with a second set of battery cables (google search "parallel battery connection"). You simply connect the positive of one battery to the positive of the other. And negative to negative. • If you have more than 3 batteries, you should add a T-Class Fuse. This is a special type of fuse that will disconnect power regardless of how many batteries you have connected. Connect all of your batteries in parallel, then connect the positive wire to a t class fuse. Then connect the other end of the t class fuse to the all in one system. • If you have to put your solar panels in parallel groups (to keep the voltage down), you can avoid the use of a combiner box by using inline MC4 fuses. They take seconds to install and will protect your array from problems. Furthermore, use a MC4 branch adapter (any will do) to connect the parallel strings together. • Be sure to use the solar panel calculator (listed in video description as well) to calculate what voltage your solar panels will produce. This is the only difficult part of this system. Every solar panel has a different voltage, and how you wire them up will change their voltage. Check out the easy to use calculator here: www.solarchargecontrollercalculator.com/ how to design a solar array wiring configuration: ua-cam.com/video/C-k0WHJ4RxQ/v-deo.html *Does off-grid solar confuse you?* Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com *Join our DIY solar community!* #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com Check out my best-selling, beginner-friendly 12V off-grid solar book (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Aj4dX4 *My Solar Equipment Recommendations (Constantly updated! Check here first):* 12V/48V Lithium Batteries: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-batteries.html Solar System Component Directory: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solarcomponents.html Complete 48V System Blueprint: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html Plug-N-Play Systems: www.mobile-solarpower.com/full-size-systems.html Complete 48V System Kits: www.mobile-solarpower.com/complete-48v-solar-kits.html DIY Friendly Air Conditioner/ Heat Pumps: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-friendly-air-conditioners.html *My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar Products:* *Signature Solar* Offgrid One-Stop-Shop. Best Value 48V LiFePO4, Victron and Offgrid Specific Heat Pumps: www.signaturesolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Current Connected* SOK, Victron, Mr.Cool Heatpumps and High Quality Components: currentconnected.com/?ref=wp *Ecoflow Delta* My favorite plug-n-play solar generator: us.ecoflow.com/?aff=7 *AmpereTime* Cheapest 12V batteries around: amperetime.com/products/ampere-time-12v-100ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Renogy* A classic 12V solar store that has been around for ages! renogy.sjv.io/n1VjXx *Rich Solar* Renogy's biggest competitor! Similar products, but at a better price: richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Battery Hookup* Cheap cell deals bit.ly/2mIxSqt 5% off code: diysolar *Contact Information:* I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: williamprowsediysolar@gmail.com Join the forum at diysolarforum.com/ if you wish to hang out with myself and others and talk about solar *FTC Disclosure Statement and Disclaimers:* Every video includes some form of paid promotion or sponsorship. Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information is subject to change/update at any time. Electricity is DANGEROUS and can kill. Be smart and use common sense :) DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.comom
If I want to run an energy efficient fridge, window unit air conditioner, and small kitchen appliances, would I need a some kind of breaker box? I'll need a set-up for full time off grid living in the future and I'm liking this particular system alot.
@@johncunningham8213 Sounds like you'll want a subpanel circuit-breaker box, but it's not that difficult to add and there are UA-cam videos that can offer guidance with that.
Im working on a small solar experiment. Im gonna make my own li ion battery pack and use a 500w inverter on it. But because the battery wont be able to supply the 500w, i will use only 300w of the inverter. I didnt wanna buy too many cells because they are realy expensive and im doing on a budget
I too am 53. Perhaps you can help me with my hesitations. Im ready to purchase everything neded and now seems to be a good time as far as cost is concerned. I too have been studying for over a year and it appears that competition has finally brought costs to a more reasonable realm. Are you able to pm me?
@Official: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot We early 50s dudes are willing to DO. willing to research, and mot go buy a crypto-mining rig to make the money to throw at someone else doing it all, or to pay the growing electric bill and just assume the grid all still work.
I have this exact same system with 5200ah battery bank. I been running most of my house loads with it. Installed it back in March as it's been running flawlessly. I addad a subpanel and it's powering all of my second floor bedrom light and outlets, my bonus room lights and outlets including my main TV and DTV, Main bedroom and bath, kitchen lights, fridge and chest freezer. If the batteries go low it will then connect to the grid to power my load while charging the battery bank just enough until the sun come out. Electric bill cutted in half.
This is great, Trevi! Sounds very close to what I'd like to do. So instead of the extension cord you wired to a standard AC subpanel and feed different areas with standard breakers, correct? Does the inverter/charger unit automatically switch over to grid on low battery voltage, or did you have to add something? Again, this is great to see!
@@TK-123 Hey TK. I would not call grid tie system since I am not sending any power excess to the grid. The Growatt is connected to a grid powered outlet to recharge batteries and power the loads in case the batteries go low. Once the sun is out or the batteries get to a specific SOC it disconnects from the grid and starts powering my loads from the batteries and/or sun. And yes all of my second floor is powered by the inverter and then some more rooms as I mentioned in my first posts. Like I said, I only have a few months and I love it. It also give you a peace of mind that I am going to have power in case the grid goes down and my neighbor won't. And cheap as Will said.
I am 61 years old and because of you and these videos I am going to build my solar system starting small and adding to it as I go! I didn’t know what was available at my low budget that I have. I am starting with two Growatt 48V SPF 3000TL LVM - 3kW 120Vac Stackable Inverter 4.5kW MPPT Charge Controller Split Phase 120V/240V capable with two or more units! I am going to build my batteries to feed them on one side and I have these Lot of 2 Valence U-Charge RT Series U1-12RT LifePo4 Battery 12V 40Ah hooked up in series to get them to the 48 volt level. I would have loved to seen this hooked up on one of your videos. I am also using a JBD Smart BMS Lifepo4 16S 48V 30A with Programmable Bluetooth Module, and I am going to attempt to put these together 16PCS 3.2V 280Ah lifepo4 battery DIY 12V 280AH Rechargeable battery for Electric car RV Solar Energy Golf Cart TAX FREE from AliExpress. Thank you for all of your videos !!!
I always feel sad when Will says “Thank you so much for watching… bye.” PLS don’t leave us Will! 😩 Your Chanel is a blessing (as well as your website), thank YOU sir.
DIY Solar is the way! Thank you SO very much for making these videos. Your videos are going to save so many people facing insane energy cost hikes that are only going to get worse. Also, paying for professional solar installation is insanely expensive due to greed and bureaucracy. You, sir, are doing the world a huge favor, so please continue to make these excellent budget friendly and cost-effective videos.
You are so right. I mean the exact same components, in the form of a 'Pre-engineered Kit' costs a pile more. Professional installation is a ridiculous price. The Solar companies want people to think that this is all some super tech magic, so they can rip people off! If you learn from people like Will, via his videos (and do some careful shopping), you can assemble and install an expandable system for a reasonable amount of money. Great Video! Ya'll Take Care and be safe, John
Just bought this for $740 plus $12 shipping- no sales tax charged at signature solar plus $100 cheaper than Amazon- went ahead and canceled my order from Amazon that I made a few hours ago and saved $200 for the efforts- thanks Will!
Thanks Will. Been watching for a long time. I got a new job and after a few check come in, I plan to build the 48 V version in my shed. Thanks again for your information, honesty, integrity and your story. Those things are very hard to come by these days.
Thanks a lot for making this one! For People like Me that live in the Caribbean with a very unstable energy gov. department system and living in an high hurricane risk zone, having a good solar back up system, especially a low cost but value system like this can be a life saver. Luv all your Videos, Blessings from Puerto Rico.
Nicely done. Everyone wants to convert you to solar to offset electrical costs, but there's very little conversation about a battery back-up system, and this is ideal. Again, nicely done. I appreciate your attention to detail and common talk.
Solar technology has changed so fast, the simplicty and cost are amazing for what you are getting vs just 1 Year ago. For those that have been following Will for years, and wanting to get into Solar Technology like myself, this is as good as it gets, for something simple, this is the way to go, it will exceed your expectation, for someone who wants more, this still a good platform to start, the expansion to go to 10K - 15K is so easy. Love the videos, the content and love how Will shares his experience with his followers
PVT panels with a heat pump and a heat storage tank is the more promising technology for every 700 watts of electricity on top of that you can get up to 2 kilowatts of heat
@@andreycham4797 Any suggestions on videos/channels that handle material like this? I"m trying to work through ideas on revamping our heating system (propane based), and heat pump + thermal storage is probably the best idea short of a ground-source heat pump, but the practicalities are a bit intimidating. how much storage? how to leverage the storage? heat pump vs solar thermal
@@dougkelly8956 check out all videos about PVT panels, read websites those who make them . I know there are air to water heat pumps where you can connect second source of heat from a water well or pvt panels and the heat pump automatically would choose the most efficient way to heat a house . They claim their product 40 percent more efficient than just an air source heat pump. But you can not buy them in the US in Europe they are too expensive so ....I am not an engineer and just throw some stuff on the back of my mind so my brain eventually would produce some useful decisions
I would think the future would include many more all in one systems not just for beginners but for entire off grid home applications that would really keep costs down and make it very attractive and fast/easy to install. Thanks, Will!
I remember your first DIY arrays, with the different cable sizes and fuses and it all felt a bit too much. This is more to my liking. Nice to see this kinda evolution 'for dummies'!!
I've watched this video 3 or 4 times and pick up something new everytime. Ordered Growatt 3000, LiFePo 48v 100Ah and pallet of used Canadian Solar panels for less than a Titan. Will start as a basic battery backup and add the solar panels as needed. Thanks Will. Enjoy your videos often.
This is the perfect setup for what I wanted to do with solar. I don't want to deal with the limitations and regulations my local power provider has in place for grid tie systems, so I was going to do something similar to this with my system and just move some of my devices over from mains power outlets. It may not mean a paycheck from the power company, but it's a way to use solar without having to jump through a million regulatory hoops and limitations for what little I want to power with it. I would just want to have at least 3 times the capacity of the battery for continuous overnight power in the winter in Minnesota.
@@stevehisey389 I don't care if they use a "smart" meter on my mains power. I'm not one of those wack jobs that thinks it's somehow spying on me or something like that.
I'm in Arizona, solar capital. Love how you communicate through video, then the follow up comments you made. I hope I can just find someone to do the set up for me.....but there really is something to be said for DIY and knowing your system....Thanks for vid
Will i am following you from D.R.Congo in Africa, i have got a master degree in solar with your videos :-) i have build systems with the help of your videos , you are amazing
Hi Will, wanted to say thanks for all the very informative solar set up system videos you are doing. By watching and doing some wiring research I was able to put together a small system in my 4x4 for a very remote overland trip. I gota 360 watts 24 V solar panel with a MPPT 50/25, to charge a Lithium 12v battery, overall I was able to source the right cables and set it up myself. Again your videos were like a bible when it came to wiring it all up. The set up did sensational for the 10 weeks we were on the road. Many thanks
@@WillProwse The car audio industry uses sealed distribution blocks for easy installation of amplifiers. Some thing like that used in reverse would give you a very clean looking install to attach 2,4,8 etc battery packs.
This is amazing. I’m a very handy guy but know nothing about electric whatsoever. I’ve been looking for an easy solar setup, looks like I found it. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the beginner course Will, I sent this to all of my girlfriends who are going solar. My son shared your videos with me and he and I have been following and learning from you for years. God bless you. 😊💕👍🏼
Thanks for the great videos, Will. As a Safety precaution, we should never touch the AC outlet terminals at the inverter with our bare fingers. Please use a test pen or a insulated screw driver.
The Growatt 3000w version is amazing. Such a great deal for RV power systems since it includes a 60A+ battery charger. The only 2 downsides is not a very clear state of charge meter and buying a dc to dc converter for 12v appliances.
I was seriously considering the new bluetti ac 300 set up but you have me now building my own system. This is a great set up, I am wanting to build an emergency back up system capable of running my refrigerator/freezer, furnace and some lighting. I think I got caught up in the portable set ups for ease of being able to move it. But for the bang for your buck this looks like the way to go plus you can buy components as you go making it easier to afford. Build as you go! Thanks, Great video!
@@johnfoster8226 well,I ended up going with the Ecoflow Delta Max portable unit and 2, 200 watt solar panels. As fate would have it, my permanent place of residence became not so permanent and had to go back with the portable plan. I still think either can be good it just depends on your situation. If you plan on being in one place I still wouldn't hesitate on building a system from scratch, it also depends on your budget and how much you willing to put into it. Batteries are expensive no way around it! Like I said I ended up going with a portable unit and I don't regret it, its still expandable and it just fit my particular situation best!
I know it is an older video, but now I am at the point where my confidence is higher, and want to build it portable to power my fridge/freezer or some tools around the yard. Need to figure out what tool box or cart I can use. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I’ve been watching you since the beginning and it is amazing how far you and solar have come. Thank you for sharing and making solar understandable for so many people!
What I'd personally be really interested in is a low cost, beginner friendly system, that is easily scalable. I think that's where most people get hung up starting out (at least from a residential standpoint); not wanting to make a relatively large investment that they know they're just going to replace not to far in the future. Having some kind of beginner option that's like 2Kw but could be easily scaled up via "plug & play" options to something like 10Kw would get a LOT more people on board (in my opinion at least).
I'm a very new beginner, and I'm still having a little bit of trouble understanding the voltage stuff and some other lingo used in these videos. Lol. I'm not dumb, just not electrically savvy. I do know, that I'll either go with an all in one like this, an MPPT, or a Titan generator that I can scale in the future.
@@johncunningham8213 Ok no problem, I understand. Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/R_6Voub950Q/v-deo.html Then use the solar panel calculator listed in the pinned comment of this video. It should help a lot!
This is perfect for you, add batteries in parallel & add Growatt units (up to 5 I believe) Or you can buy a 2nd unit and run split phase like your house runs & stack 2 units at a time.
@@WillProwse Thanks for this. I understand it a little bit better now. I've checked out your website, too. Lots of good stuff. My future plan is to have an off-grid homestead in a 10' by 16' shed to house conversion. I've been researching the most energy efficient appliances and am getting a pretty solid idea of my layout. Thank God for all-in-one systems. 😆
I have the same basic unit as this. Setting it up is a pain. I would recommend writing down all the values you want to change on the manual, so you don't waste time looking for it, because it is super irritating having to go back into the menu and tapping to get down to the item you want to change. Standby power consumption on mine is about 48w, which is a lot higher than I had anticipated.
I always wanted to get started then I would look at all you have to do then I would get confused. Now not only have you shown me a cheaper way to get started but also a easy way to get started thank you
Again, thanks Will. For your easy to understand videos. Recently I watched some of your first videos. I had no idea you had been through such a difficult time . I must say my level of respect for you increased tremendously. Keep up the good work. You young sir are an inspiration.👍
Will Thank you so much for this Video. I'm trying to teach my self how to build and maintain a solar power panels. More importantly to help my parent build one in Puerto Rico. If you can just point the way for me I'm eager to learn, this is my first try at Solar panels every help will be so appreciated, Thank you and God Bless.
I love that everyone stopped buying raw LiFe batteries because now they're insanely cheap. You get 5kwh for this battery, and it's $1750. 4 raw batteries get you 3.5kwh for 600 bucks. Keep buying the server batteries guys, you're making it cheaper for the rest of us lol
This is amazing. Thank you so much for explaining all of this in a clear way . I just wish I had seen this video before I bought my ecoflow delta pro. This would have been a much better set up.
Very well done here. I'm am so glad that i found you four years ago on youtube. Understand for sure that you most likely have no time at all in helping others. You got to have your own life and know if you ever did you most likely would not be here to share. All i can say is do what you do best and stay that way to make a living. Just glad your not in the northwest where the sun does not al ways shine. lol I purchased land in a valley in southeastern OK. and sun comes up late and goes down early. This setup maybe the best for me.
@+１❼ʘ３❼Ѳ❹➇❽➂❷Whatsapp What prise ? All I said was the truth...you can not do everything that everybody wants. Still do not understand about a being a winner
This 24v solar setup looks straight-forward and easy to intall. Im putting together a 48v 5Kw off grid system at my home to power an AC unit inverter and kitchen appliance for now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Exactly what I’m setting up, plus if I need more power I can add another Growatt in parallel 👍👍 Although I’ve considered using the Growatt 240v split phase cuz it has 6kw output, but I don’t foresee needing 240v ever.
A level 2 charger for an EV or a mini split (I live in the desert like Will). Either one might be in the future, since the battery will last a LONG time. But no need now, you can add if you do need in the future.
@@fisherus not with this model, it can piggyback at 120v or be setup as splitphase. They make a 240v model that can be piggybacked and set to split phase with a transformer
@@Jeff-kw8jj must be an impressive TV to be almost pulling a thousand watts. Plasma?! My 70” led uses around 200w and most others of this size are between 135-300 watts.
Great job showing beginner solar install. If I may make a safety suggestion. Install a 2 pole disconnect switch next to the inverter to safely turn the power off from the solar panels to the inverter. This will ensure nothing will short out if you are working on the system for any reason.
Thanks for the video. I would recommend isolators for all the power cables so that the inverter can be worked on without having to disconnect any wires.
I had been under the impression that panels are directly connectable for parallel use. Anyway, this is what a lot of people can be doing instead of the expensive grid connected systems. It isn't as powerful, but it costs relatively little.
The 12v 400ah battery costs the same as the 24/48v 100ah. Why would the 48v with significantly less ah be a better purchase? I have heard and read that the higher the voltage, the more efficient your system is, but I haven’t grasped the concept on why. Thank you for all you do for everyone! You will never know or comprehend how the time and effort that you put into these videos is helping people. Especially in the uncertain times that we live in. THANK YOU!
This was a great video thanks. It’s made me want to rethink solar because the installers here charge an arm and a leg for a domestic system and I had given up on the idea!
For beginners to try, there is an even simpler and cheaper way - an unused older UPS 300AV, a car battery 60-100Ah and a cheap photovoltaic polycrystalline panel around 1m2 with a charge controller. You can try it directly on the existing light circuit in the house or apartment - there is no need to run new electrical wires. Do not forget to switch off the light circuit breaker, or best to disconnect the light circuit phase !!! All LED lighting in the apartment can be lit at the same time (more than 300W it certainly will not be if you have LEDs everywhere) and only from the energy of the sun and a small investment. When the beginner realizes it and will be happy that it works, he will already have knowledge of capacity, V and A relationship, power consumption, consumption ... and all the data from the video will make sense to him and he will definitely start thinking about the same video device for socket circuit. I would be very careful with those washing machines and refrigerators, as well as with dishwashers and microwaves. But even so, the energy provider will be paid less money, and that's what it's all about.
Love those rack mount batteries! I wish they'd make rack mount inverters too. I have SDGE and I am really eyeing those batteries. Growatt's 5 kW inverters in an X6 configuration look really interesting. If I go this way, I'll document the build on my channel. Great video!
In UK we have supplies which we call PME (TNC-S) Terra Neutral Combined - Separate. There are issues around earthing in these systems with Autonomous power. Also if grid connected then it must be notified to the people who run the grid. I have been to one system that failed on basic electrical design of using a way to small conductor. There was NO documentation and this was a 6KwP + 3KwP, the only reason for no fire in this nursing home was that the breaker was good for the cable. I found this because I felt very hot cables!
Will, really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. I’ve watched your video on the EcoPro Delta Pro. Would be great to see a video of how you would use the DP with two additional batteries for an on-grid system. Trying to better understand how an on-grid solar array works with the EcoFlow Delta Pro and the two extra batteries.
Hi Will. I just have to say that as a beginner, i find your videos extremely informative. My question for this particular set up is can i add another 5 additional batteries of the same kind?
Really nice to see a simple, affordable setup. I'm curious how this could support use of 24v outlets/lights/etc. Seems like it could be more efficient to make use of that if possible.
I think that this this is an inverter. The white box. Or at least that is part of its function. So it may be hard and/or silly to override the main function of the white box. Why do you think it’d be more efficient? Is it because yoh don’t have to convert? These are my thoughts. I am learning and exploring. Hope to hear more of yo thoughts
Greetings & blessings from Yauco, Puerto Rico. Thank u so much for the information, especially with all of the energy blackouts that we have had due to hurricanes, earthquakes, poor infrastructure-facilities-resource within the electrical company supplying PR, the govt corruption & bankruptcy, creating all kind of poverty & wellbeing problems, plus the pandemic, etc. I'll probably consult w you later on, since I'm 1 of the receivers & affected persons on the island. Take great care. Gbua.
Hi Will. Great work all around explaining everything solar power and thanks for sharing your life story. Very inspiring! Question for Will or anyone else interested: If I were to get a 5120Wh Batt with a Growatt SPF 5000 Inverter, instead of the SPF 3000, would this be a bad combination? While using the SPF 5000, I plan to be careful and ensure that I do not pull more power than 3kW (as if I were running the SPF 3000), but figured that I could get a good bang for my buck (getting the SPF 5000 instead of the SPF 3000) and later add a second 48V batt for more capacity. I believe that the Batt input of the SPF 5000 is 48V only capable, so the second batt would have to be in parallel. Is this a good approach? I love the high-voltage input of the Growatts (450V). This is very conducive to low IR losses in the cabling!
Look I am sure you are doing it safely with power off but seeing you poke bare fingers into the electrical connections of that inverter gave me the shivers.
Hi Will, this is a very nice presentation. I know it is for beginners; but, I think a lot of us need an even more basic tutorial. Yes, even this is too advanced for me. This is what I am trying to find, a way to run a couple of fans and a fridge in a small house. Do you have a book I can read or a tutorial for someone with almost no electrical background?
I'm concerned with the low temperature operational warning. I would like to use this at our mountain cabin but the Temps can drop below zero from time to time. Any advice on that situation?
My setup is in a shed near the panels, have had temps. as low as 10 degrees (we are in Colorado) and no problems, but beyond that I would not know how the performance would be.
Video suggestion: I have heard you mention that calendar aging should typically kill packs before they reach their cycle life limits. But I don't think I have heard you talk specifically about LiFePo4 calendar aging. I think it would be really interesting to go in depth on that aspect of the battery technology, what the manufacturer specifications are and contrast other battery chemistries.
Well that technology is really moving right now there are two new types of batteries types coming and one have a over 50 years of service life with little to no degradation and almost no cycle limits and can drain down to under 12% and some bosting about how smaller than current batteries are. Be keeping tabs on your favorite electric car company to move on this. There are video leaking out on these for the last 3years. So then the bottle neck will again be back on panels.
@@seanbrossard8178 there are constantly claims like these, but 99% of them are "vaporware" that never see production. Many times the tech is real, but is impractical for mass production and can only be reproduced in a lab setting. Other times it's just dishonest people trying to steal investors money. In any case, speculating about future tech is not useful to me. I need to understand the tech that is available now.
I have put down any more money yet. But if your looking for the big deal fine a small support company that supply a nich product to that industry that has invested in construction of it production plants in the last year there stocks will be down and cheap under $10 and is doubling their plant with no seen increased demand. That is the next great buy. It would be something like the emf shielding film that keeps induction current incheck. Maybe an inert gas used inside the batteries. They also will be hiring at a very competitive wage or offing set stock options for signing bounes. We don't have the capital now but in a year or two you will be handsomely compensated. Been there done that and cashed the check.
@@AdministrativeReload I wish. Did I say I have not invested any money and little time up an till a couple of day ago when I got a text " do you have any feelers on the batteries release information". And I am with you more questions than answers. So no I don't have any leads that I would trust. It is just a lot of money moving and big contracts being signed to ignore that's all I am saying. No sales pitch just don't believe it is smoke and mirrors. And yes I wold like more information on the technical nuts and bolts of testing performed. I am some what skeptical about all this friendly to the environment green song and dance. Like always follow the money.
Hi Will, interesting battery, I’ve been looking for a battery like this for a while. The 24v 200ah appears however to only be capable of 100amps discharge (0.5C), this would only give you 2400watts, So to be clear, to those not familiar, you would need 2 of these 200aH in parallel to deliver around 4.5k,Watts @ 0.5C with this 5k inverter. Many thanks for the video and very helpful 👍
I'm all in on this system I think. Was going to go with just a solar generator but I will not be moving around. I got a room built just for a set up just trying to figure out what I want and this looks like the way to go . Will be doing more research on this set up .
So here's an important question: The manual on page 15 states that this is compatible with generators, but says "Only diesel generators allowed". Why should the unit care if it's diesel vs gas as long as it's getting the designated voltage and current?
It wouldnt. But dont say any about it 4 years down the line if the lithium battery or something crashes. Or theyll use it as a false excuse to void a warranty.
I agree with Aaron. However, one could argue that: * Diesels in general have more torque than gasoline engines, so a diesel _might_ be slightly less likely to go out of voltage/frequency under load. * Gasoline engines have an ignition system, and if the generator is on the cheap side it may have less-than-optimal protection against radio frequency interference... so it might mess with the electronics in the solar inverter thingie. So to be on the safe side they say "diesels only". Maybe?
@@ziiofswe The input voltage range on these is pretty wide. Gas generators do tend to bog down under sudden loads, but in this application they'd be running at more or less constant load. The EMI does make sense, and cheap gas generators tend to be VERY dirty. But the better inverter generators don't have this problem. Although, checking the auction sites, diesel generators can be had cheap. So maybe a non issue.
As a Canadian it's frustrating seeing you review all these components for solar systems because we can't get many of them here. Even though we have free trade and ship regularly across the border, both ways, a lot of American companies consider Canada International shipping which they will not do. If they do ship or sell to Canada the prices are usually close to double (landed) from what you paid. Silly really and extremely frustrating. Enjoy your reviews. 👍
Try living in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or American Samoa and you will experience the same frustration (minus the currency conversion and the tariffs) only difference now you are considered apart of the US and not just our neighbor to the North.
Hey, Will! Thank you so much for the educational videos. I myself find solar technology fascinating and you have made it very easy for me to learn and grasp the concepts. So Thank you as I absolutely love your channel.
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Some more points:
• Do not turn the battery "on" until everything is connected! After the battery is turned on, you can safely turn on the inverter.
• Connect the solar panel wires at night. This will ensure that you are never handling high voltage.
• The 24V battery can only output 2400W! And the 48V battery can output 4800W. I should have mentioned this. If you need more output capacity, you need to add more batteries in parallel.
• If you wish to add another battery, connect it in parallel with a second set of battery cables (google search "parallel battery connection"). You simply connect the positive of one battery to the positive of the other. And negative to negative.
• If you have more than 3 batteries, you should add a T-Class Fuse. This is a special type of fuse that will disconnect power regardless of how many batteries you have connected. Connect all of your batteries in parallel, then connect the positive wire to a t class fuse. Then connect the other end of the t class fuse to the all in one system.
• If you have to put your solar panels in parallel groups (to keep the voltage down), you can avoid the use of a combiner box by using inline MC4 fuses. They take seconds to install and will protect your array from problems. Furthermore, use a MC4 branch adapter (any will do) to connect the parallel strings together.
• Be sure to use the solar panel calculator (listed in video description as well) to calculate what voltage your solar panels will produce. This is the only difficult part of this system. Every solar panel has a different voltage, and how you wire them up will change their voltage. Check out the easy to use calculator here: www.solarchargecontrollercalculator.com/
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I love you Will Prowse. :)
If I want to run an energy efficient fridge, window unit air conditioner, and small kitchen appliances, would I need a some kind of breaker box? I'll need a set-up for full time off grid living in the future and I'm liking this particular system alot.
Thank you for what you do to help make people smile.
@@johncunningham8213 Sounds like you'll want a subpanel circuit-breaker box, but it's not that difficult to add and there are UA-cam videos that can offer guidance with that.
Im working on a small solar experiment. Im gonna make my own li ion battery pack and use a 500w inverter on it.
But because the battery wont be able to supply the 500w, i will use only 300w of the inverter. I didnt wanna buy too many cells because they are realy expensive and im doing on a budget
I'm a 53-year-old dude who got into this one year ago and because of you I have succeeded in stellar fashion. Alls I can say is thank you
Bob, please correct me if I'm wrong. If I have 6 24v 5kwh batteries, I can series connect them in pairs to have 3 48v 10kwh batteries, right?
I too am 53. Perhaps you can help me with my hesitations. Im ready to purchase everything neded and now seems to be a good time as far as cost is concerned. I too have been studying for over a year and it appears that competition has finally brought costs to a more reasonable realm. Are you able to pm me?
@@jfree9951 you are correct
@Official: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot We early 50s dudes are willing to DO. willing to research, and mot go buy a crypto-mining rig to make the money to throw at someone else doing it all, or to pay the growing electric bill and just assume the grid all still work.
51 here, looking to do a offgrid in neoklahoma...
Also one for a 24' cargo trailer for fishing destinations ...lights ,fan,
a/c,chest freezer
Honestly, theres nothing like this channel. Its definitive. Simply, Will is in a league of his own
I have this exact same system with 5200ah battery bank. I been running most of my house loads with it. Installed it back in March as it's been running flawlessly. I addad a subpanel and it's powering all of my second floor bedrom light and outlets, my bonus room lights and outlets including my main TV and DTV, Main bedroom and bath, kitchen lights, fridge and chest freezer. If the batteries go low it will then connect to the grid to power my load while charging the battery bank just enough until the sun come out. Electric bill cutted in half.
That is fantastic!!! Great job!
This is great, Trevi! Sounds very close to what I'd like to do. So instead of the extension cord you wired to a standard AC subpanel and feed different areas with standard breakers, correct? Does the inverter/charger unit automatically switch over to grid on low battery voltage, or did you have to add something? Again, this is great to see!
Trevi, is your system then a grid tie then as you are reducing your electric bill, or is the second floor bedroom totally on solar? thanks
@@TK-123 Hey TK. I would not call grid tie system since I am not sending any power excess to the grid. The Growatt is connected to a grid powered outlet to recharge batteries and power the loads in case the batteries go low. Once the sun is out or the batteries get to a specific SOC it disconnects from the grid and starts powering my loads from the batteries and/or sun. And yes all of my second floor is powered by the inverter and then some more rooms as I mentioned in my first posts. Like I said, I only have a few months and I love it. It also give you a peace of mind that I am going to have power in case the grid goes down and my neighbor won't. And cheap as Will said.
Have you ever measured the idle standby consumption?
I am 61 years old and because of you and these videos I am going to build my solar system starting small and adding to it as I go! I didn’t know what was available at my low budget that I have. I am starting with two Growatt 48V SPF 3000TL LVM - 3kW 120Vac Stackable Inverter 4.5kW MPPT Charge Controller Split Phase 120V/240V capable with two or more units!
I am going to build my batteries to feed them on one side and I have these Lot of 2 Valence U-Charge RT Series U1-12RT LifePo4 Battery 12V 40Ah hooked up in series to get them to the 48 volt level. I would have loved to seen this hooked up on one of your videos. I am also using a JBD Smart BMS Lifepo4 16S 48V 30A with Programmable Bluetooth Module, and I am going to attempt to put these together 16PCS 3.2V 280Ah lifepo4 battery DIY 12V 280AH Rechargeable battery for Electric car RV Solar Energy Golf Cart TAX FREE from AliExpress. Thank you for all of your videos !!!
Wow! Cool
I always feel sad when Will says “Thank you so much for watching… bye.” PLS don’t leave us Will! 😩
Your Chanel is a blessing (as well as your website), thank YOU sir.
DIY Solar is the way! Thank you SO very much for making these videos. Your videos are going to save so many people facing insane energy cost hikes that are only going to get worse. Also, paying for professional solar installation is insanely expensive due to greed and bureaucracy. You, sir, are doing the world a huge favor, so please continue to make these excellent budget friendly and cost-effective videos.
You are so right. I mean the exact same components, in the form of a 'Pre-engineered Kit' costs a pile more. Professional installation is a ridiculous price. The Solar companies want people to think that this is all some super tech magic, so they can rip people off! If you learn from people like Will, via his videos (and do some careful shopping), you can assemble and install an expandable system for a reasonable amount of money. Great Video!
Ya'll Take Care and be safe, John
You’re mum must be so proud of you Will. 💯👏
Just bought this for $740 plus $12 shipping- no sales tax charged at signature solar plus $100 cheaper than Amazon- went ahead and canceled my order from Amazon that I made a few hours ago and saved $200 for the efforts- thanks Will!
Thanks Will. Been watching for a long time. I got a new job and after a few check come in, I plan to build the 48 V version in my shed. Thanks again for your information, honesty, integrity and your story. Those things are very hard to come by these days.
Thanks a lot for making this one! For People like Me that live in the Caribbean with a very unstable energy gov. department system and living in an high hurricane risk zone, having a good solar back up system, especially a low cost but value system like this can be a life saver. Luv all your Videos, Blessings from Puerto Rico.
Will, thank you for making a video for those of us who need a low cost but value packed quality system. Much appreciated!
A literal answer to a recent prayer!
@@proverbs3147 that's is the truth. I really appreciated
Nicely done. Everyone wants to convert you to solar to offset electrical costs, but there's very little conversation about a battery back-up system, and this is ideal. Again, nicely done. I appreciate your attention to detail and common talk.
Solar technology has changed so fast, the simplicty and cost are amazing for what you are getting vs just 1 Year ago. For those that have been following Will for years, and wanting to get into Solar Technology like myself, this is as good as it gets, for something simple, this is the way to go, it will exceed your expectation, for someone who wants more, this still a good platform to start, the expansion to go to 10K - 15K is so easy.
Love the videos, the content and love how Will shares his experience with his followers
Took the words right out of my mouth Steel Arms. All of them! Thank you Will! ;)
PVT panels with a heat pump and a heat storage tank is the more promising technology for every 700 watts of electricity on top of that you can get up to 2 kilowatts of heat
@@andreycham4797 Any suggestions on videos/channels that handle material like this? I"m trying to work through ideas on revamping our heating system (propane based), and heat pump + thermal storage is probably the best idea short of a ground-source heat pump, but the practicalities are a bit intimidating. how much storage? how to leverage the storage? heat pump vs solar thermal
@@dougkelly8956 check out all videos about PVT panels, read websites those who make them . I know there are air to water heat pumps where you can connect second source of heat from a water well or pvt panels and the heat pump automatically would choose the most efficient way to heat a house . They claim their product 40 percent more efficient than just an air source heat pump. But you can not buy them in the US in Europe they are too expensive so ....I am not an engineer and just throw some stuff on the back of my mind so my brain eventually would produce some useful decisions
you have this and know about it cause you put it in your last five years and know it won't turn to junk or you see the future
I would think the future would include many more all in one systems not just for beginners but for entire off grid home applications that would really keep costs down and make it very attractive and fast/easy to install. Thanks, Will!
I remember your first DIY arrays, with the different cable sizes and fuses and it all felt a bit too much.
This is more to my liking. Nice to see this kinda evolution 'for dummies'!!
I've watched this video 3 or 4 times and pick up something new everytime. Ordered Growatt 3000, LiFePo 48v 100Ah and pallet of used Canadian Solar panels for less than a Titan. Will start as a basic battery backup and add the solar panels as needed. Thanks Will. Enjoy your videos often.
This is the perfect setup for what I wanted to do with solar. I don't want to deal with the limitations and regulations my local power provider has in place for grid tie systems, so I was going to do something similar to this with my system and just move some of my devices over from mains power outlets. It may not mean a paycheck from the power company, but it's a way to use solar without having to jump through a million regulatory hoops and limitations for what little I want to power with it. I would just want to have at least 3 times the capacity of the battery for continuous overnight power in the winter in Minnesota.
SPOT ON, this is how to do it - the tech is getting better all the time
No "smart" meters on your shopping list either I'll bet.
@@stevehisey389 I don't care if they use a "smart" meter on my mains power. I'm not one of those wack jobs that thinks it's somehow spying on me or something like that.
I'm in Arizona, solar capital.
Love how you communicate through video, then the follow up comments you made.
I hope I can just find someone to do the set up for me.....but there really is something to be said for DIY and knowing your system....Thanks for vid
This is literally the all in one video everyone needed. Nice job, and thank you 😊
Where do I buy these
@@lewisperrien1664 check the links in the description
doesn't show the panels
This setup will pay for itself in less than a year! Thanks!!!
Will i am following you from D.R.Congo in Africa, i have got a master degree in solar with your videos :-) i have build systems with the help of your videos , you are amazing
Awesome!!! :)
Well Done, MK!! I wish you well,Bro... its nice to hear about others doing this all over the planet.Woo Hoo ":^)
Ya I am going to drop some big money on solar so this kid has got me up to speed.. I dig his attitude he cracks me up for some reason
I appreciate using a van or RV as an example for the usage of this and other systems....the school of Prowse :D
I do, works great - if you have sun....
THIS is the type of system that I have been waiting for! All the safety features integrated. Nearly plug and play.
Dude this is exactly what I’m looking for
Agreed! I'm going to order the parts and set this up. 👍🏽
Me too
Hi Will, wanted to say thanks for all the very informative solar set up system videos you are doing. By watching and doing some wiring research I was able to put together a small system in my 4x4 for a very remote overland trip. I gota 360 watts 24 V solar panel with a MPPT 50/25, to charge a Lithium 12v battery, overall I was able to source the right cables and set it up myself. Again your videos were like a bible when it came to wiring it all up. The set up did sensational for the 10 weeks we were on the road. Many thanks
You should do a follow up video on how to "Expand" this. IE adding additional batteries for more KWH but keeping the AIO the same.
Yea I was wondering …is it that easy to expand, like another battery in parallel?
Yes!!! Please do it Will.
Just use two cables and attach a second battery to the main battery in parallel
@@WillProwse The car audio industry uses sealed distribution blocks for easy installation of amplifiers. Some thing like that used in reverse would give you a very clean looking install to attach 2,4,8 etc battery packs.
Yes, please.
This is amazing. I’m a very handy guy but know nothing about electric whatsoever. I’ve been looking for an easy solar setup, looks like I found it. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the beginner course Will, I sent this to all of my girlfriends who are going solar.
My son shared your videos with me and he and I have been following and learning from you for years.
God bless you.
😊💕👍🏼
This is by far the best and easiest video to understand to us newbies! We have no clue how to start but now we do! Thank you
Thanks for the great videos, Will. As a Safety precaution, we should never touch the AC outlet terminals at the inverter with our bare fingers. Please use a test pen or a insulated screw driver.
Long time ago. I seen this video. I love this man. God bless us all.
The Growatt 3000w version is amazing. Such a great deal for RV power systems since it includes a 60A+ battery charger. The only 2 downsides is not a very clear state of charge meter and buying a dc to dc converter for 12v appliances.
finally, a vid that is short!! and a system that is plug and play!! and costs easy to see!!! Thanks
Will, great tutorial on the easiest solar system hook-up I've ever seen.
WOW this is what I need for my back up home system and lower my home utility bill these day.. I really want to try this!!
I was seriously considering the new bluetti ac 300 set up but you have me now building my own system.
This is a great set up, I am wanting to build an emergency back up system capable of running my refrigerator/freezer, furnace and some lighting.
I think I got caught up in the portable set ups for ease of being able to move it. But for the bang for your buck this looks like the way to go plus you can buy components as you go making it easier to afford. Build as you go! Thanks, Great video!
I'm looking at building a system for exactly the same reason. How did it end up going for you? How many panels/what size battery did you go with?
@@johnfoster8226 well,I ended up going with the Ecoflow Delta Max portable unit and 2, 200 watt solar panels.
As fate would have it, my permanent place of residence became not so permanent and had to go back with the portable plan. I still think either can be good it just depends on your situation. If you plan on being in one place I still wouldn't hesitate on building a system from scratch, it also depends on your budget and how much you willing to put into it. Batteries are expensive no way around it!
Like I said I ended up going with a portable unit and I don't regret it, its still expandable and it just fit my particular situation best!
@@mctourer5549 Thanks! Glad it worked out!
I know it is an older video, but now I am at the point where my confidence is higher, and want to build it portable to power my fridge/freezer or some tools around the yard. Need to figure out what tool box or cart I can use. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I’ve been watching you since the beginning and it is amazing how far you and solar have come. Thank you for sharing and making solar understandable for so many people!
You are helping a lot of people with your videos. I'm going to build a solar plant to my house in Philippines soon. Thank you so much!
What I'd personally be really interested in is a low cost, beginner friendly system, that is easily scalable. I think that's where most people get hung up starting out (at least from a residential standpoint); not wanting to make a relatively large investment that they know they're just going to replace not to far in the future.
Having some kind of beginner option that's like 2Kw but could be easily scaled up via "plug & play" options to something like 10Kw would get a LOT more people on board (in my opinion at least).
This is pretty much plug n play. And half the cost of any solar generator available. If you want more batteries, just add them in parallel.
I'm a very new beginner, and I'm still having a little bit of trouble understanding the voltage stuff and some other lingo used in these videos. Lol. I'm not dumb, just not electrically savvy. I do know, that I'll either go with an all in one like this, an MPPT, or a Titan generator that I can scale in the future.
@@johncunningham8213 Ok no problem, I understand. Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/R_6Voub950Q/v-deo.html
Then use the solar panel calculator listed in the pinned comment of this video. It should help a lot!
This is perfect for you, add batteries in parallel & add Growatt units (up to 5 I believe)
Or you can buy a 2nd unit and run split phase like your house runs & stack 2 units at a time.
@@WillProwse
Thanks for this. I understand it a little bit better now. I've checked out your website, too. Lots of good stuff. My future plan is to have an off-grid homestead in a 10' by 16' shed to house conversion. I've been researching the most energy efficient appliances and am getting a pretty solid idea of my layout. Thank God for all-in-one systems. 😆
Wow, thats an incredibly cost effective solution. Thanks from North Yorkshire England.
I have the same basic unit as this. Setting it up is a pain. I would recommend writing down all the values you want to change on the manual, so you don't waste time looking for it, because it is super irritating having to go back into the menu and tapping to get down to the item you want to change. Standby power consumption on mine is about 48w, which is a lot higher than I had anticipated.
48 wh? 1150w per day?
Does it need to be connect it to.the grid?
Thats with the inverter on the whole time right? If you turn off the inverter it is no longer an issue.
@@LiquidTurbo True. But if you want to use the inverter, it will use a bunch of power.
I always wanted to get started then I would look at all you have to do then I would get confused. Now not only have you shown me a cheaper way to get started but also a easy way to get started thank you
Again, thanks Will. For your easy to understand videos.
Recently I watched some of your first videos. I had no idea you had been through such a difficult time . I must say my level of respect for you increased tremendously. Keep up the good work. You young sir are an inspiration.👍
Will Thank you so much for this Video. I'm trying to teach my self how to build and maintain a solar power panels. More importantly to help my parent build one in Puerto Rico. If you can just point the way for me I'm eager to learn, this is my first try at Solar panels every help will be so appreciated, Thank you and God Bless.
I love that everyone stopped buying raw LiFe batteries because now they're insanely cheap. You get 5kwh for this battery, and it's $1750. 4 raw batteries get you 3.5kwh for 600 bucks. Keep buying the server batteries guys, you're making it cheaper for the rest of us lol
This is amazing. Thank you so much for explaining all of this in a clear way . I just wish I had seen this video before I bought my ecoflow delta pro. This would have been a much better set up.
Would you do a video about how to choose and install the panels on the roof with all hardware needed. If so many DIYs really appreciated it.
Very well done here. I'm am so glad that i found you four years ago on youtube. Understand for sure that you most likely have no time at all in helping others. You got to have your own life and know if you ever did you most likely would not be here to share. All i can say is do what you do best and stay that way to make a living. Just glad your not in the northwest where the sun does not al ways shine. lol
I purchased land in a valley in southeastern OK. and sun comes up late and goes down early. This setup maybe the best for me.
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What prise ? All I said was the truth...you can not do everything that everybody wants. Still do not understand about a being a winner
So cool! Thanks for sharing. That solar trailer is so badass.
Thanks for thinking of those of us who have the will to start using solar. However, we lack the knowledge and/or funds to do so.
Been watching a lot of you videos and this one hit a home run for me. Easy to understand and easy to install. Thank you!
This 24v solar setup looks straight-forward and easy to intall. Im putting together a 48v 5Kw off grid system at my home to power an AC unit inverter and kitchen appliance for now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
5000 w just to run an ac and kitchen? couldn't you power your whole house with that?
Exactly what I’m setting up, plus if I need more power I can add another Growatt in parallel 👍👍
Although I’ve considered using the Growatt 240v split phase cuz it has 6kw output, but I don’t foresee needing 240v ever.
I'll need that for the 240v well pump
@@safffff1000 they make a 12Kw model as well, I would think you’d need a min of 2 batteries for that one but it’s not insanely $$$
A level 2 charger for an EV or a mini split (I live in the desert like Will). Either one might be in the future, since the battery will last a LONG time. But no need now, you can add if you do need in the future.
If you piggyback them you will need an auto-transformer for the 120V .
@@fisherus not with this model, it can piggyback at 120v or be setup as splitphase.
They make a 240v model that can be piggybacked and set to split phase with a transformer
Good Flow of Spell casting, Warlock I appreciate your Magic🧙♂️
Yes definitely going for this when the power goes out to have it as a back up with 2 5kwhrs packs and along with the gridtie limiter set up of 13kw.
Yep should power...NOTHING for any length of time...120vac x 8amps for tv..
@@Jeff-kw8jj must be an impressive TV to be almost pulling a thousand watts. Plasma?! My 70” led uses around 200w and most others of this size are between 135-300 watts.
Thanks, William. I wish I had more time to watch every one of your videos,
You're the best UA-camr when it comes to Solar Energy
Awesome video. I had been wanting to ask you about a video like this. This makes it easy for newbies like me. Thanks again for sharing.
Great job showing beginner solar install. If I may make a safety suggestion.
Install a 2 pole disconnect switch next to the inverter to safely turn the power off from the solar panels to the inverter. This will ensure nothing will short out if you are working on the system for any reason.
GREAT VID ...im planning to do something like this , when i move to the philippines .
Thanks for the video. I would recommend isolators for all the power cables so that the inverter can be worked on without having to disconnect any wires.
I had been under the impression that panels are directly connectable for parallel use.
Anyway, this is what a lot of people can be doing instead of the expensive grid connected systems. It isn't as powerful, but it costs relatively little.
Please give more details. It would be very helpful for bb beginners
@@missispop It's all on the web and in books my friend. Same places I research for projects and learning.
The 12v 400ah battery costs the same as the 24/48v 100ah. Why would the 48v with significantly less ah be a better purchase? I have heard and read that the higher the voltage, the more efficient your system is, but I haven’t grasped the concept on why.
Thank you for all you do for everyone! You will never know or comprehend how the time and effort that you put into these videos is helping people. Especially in the uncertain times that we live in. THANK YOU!
As will always says: that was "dead simple" lol. Love your channel Will!
This was a great video thanks. It’s made me want to rethink solar because the installers here charge an arm and a leg for a domestic system and I had given up on the idea!
For beginners to try, there is an even simpler and cheaper way - an unused older UPS 300AV, a car battery 60-100Ah and a cheap photovoltaic polycrystalline panel around 1m2 with a charge controller. You can try it directly on the existing light circuit in the house or apartment - there is no need to run new electrical wires. Do not forget to switch off the light circuit breaker, or best to disconnect the light circuit phase !!! All LED lighting in the apartment can be lit at the same time (more than 300W it certainly will not be if you have LEDs everywhere) and only from the energy of the sun and a small investment. When the beginner realizes it and will be happy that it works, he will already have knowledge of capacity, V and A relationship, power consumption, consumption ... and all the data from the video will make sense to him and he will definitely start thinking about the same video device for socket circuit. I would be very careful with those washing machines and refrigerators, as well as with dishwashers and microwaves. But even so, the energy provider will be paid less money, and that's what it's all about.
Thanks Will. You are the professor. Considering a system for my home.
New York metro area, electricity cost is “shocking”! $⚡️$⚡️$⚡️😩
Love those rack mount batteries! I wish they'd make rack mount inverters too. I have SDGE and I am really eyeing those batteries. Growatt's 5 kW inverters in an X6 configuration look really interesting. If I go this way, I'll document the build on my channel. Great video!
Did you do this, I need to learn this!!!
thank you soooooooo much for the detail and reasoning behind the decision that a novice can understand
Excellent demo and explanation!
For those of us getting into solar systems, this is great...thanks...and keep up the good work!👍
In UK we have supplies which we call PME (TNC-S) Terra Neutral Combined - Separate. There are issues around earthing in these systems with Autonomous power. Also if grid connected then it must be notified to the people who run the grid.
I have been to one system that failed on basic electrical design of using a way to small conductor. There was NO documentation and this was a 6KwP + 3KwP, the only reason for no fire in this nursing home was that the breaker was good for the cable. I found this because I felt very hot cables!
Will, really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. I’ve watched your video on the EcoPro Delta Pro. Would be great to see a video of how you would use the DP with two additional batteries for an on-grid system. Trying to better understand how an on-grid solar array works with the EcoFlow Delta Pro and the two extra batteries.
I wish all people explain like you man - very good video !Congrats.
Would live to see what could be done with a small turbine Will! Great stuff. Complicated learning for some off us but we keep watching and reading
Sorry forgot to mention , Thank you SO very much for making these videos. A Pool pump and chlorinator Video would be very helpful Thanks Roger
Hi Will. I just have to say that as a beginner, i find your videos extremely informative. My question for this particular set up is can i add another 5 additional batteries of the same kind?
Great question.
Eye can build a Solar System? woo...that is amazing!!!
Really nice to see a simple, affordable setup. I'm curious how this could support use of 24v outlets/lights/etc. Seems like it could be more efficient to make use of that if possible.
I think that this this is an inverter. The white box. Or at least that is part of its function. So it may be hard and/or silly to override the main function of the white box.
Why do you think it’d be more efficient? Is it because yoh don’t have to convert?
These are my thoughts. I am learning and exploring. Hope to hear more of yo thoughts
Greetings & blessings from Yauco, Puerto Rico. Thank u so much for the information, especially with all of the energy blackouts that we have had due to hurricanes, earthquakes, poor infrastructure-facilities-resource within the electrical company supplying PR, the govt corruption & bankruptcy, creating all kind of poverty & wellbeing problems, plus the pandemic, etc. I'll probably consult w you later on, since I'm 1 of the receivers & affected persons on the island. Take great care. Gbua.
Hi Will. Great work all around explaining everything solar power and thanks for sharing your life story. Very inspiring! Question for Will or anyone else interested: If I were to get a 5120Wh Batt with a Growatt SPF 5000 Inverter, instead of the SPF 3000, would this be a bad combination? While using the SPF 5000, I plan to be careful and ensure that I do not pull more power than 3kW (as if I were running the SPF 3000), but figured that I could get a good bang for my buck (getting the SPF 5000 instead of the SPF 3000) and later add a second 48V batt for more capacity. I believe that the Batt input of the SPF 5000 is 48V only capable, so the second batt would have to be in parallel. Is this a good approach? I love the high-voltage input of the Growatts (450V). This is very conducive to low IR losses in the cabling!
I dont know if you figured out your answer, but i have found that going to wills discussion forum, folks are happy to answer
Look I am sure you are doing it safely with power off but seeing you poke bare fingers into the electrical connections of that inverter gave me the shivers.
These are getting really cheap and easy. I want to build a camper, but only use DC. I feel this should be even easier and more efficient.
You can do the same as shown, but slap in a converter to turn that power into the DC you need.
That's cool thinking about doing that for my hunting trailer thank you keep em coming
Hi Will, this is a very nice presentation. I know it is for beginners; but, I think a lot of us need an even more basic tutorial. Yes, even this is too advanced for me. This is what I am trying to find, a way to run a couple of fans and a fridge in a small house.
Do you have a book I can read or a tutorial for someone with almost no electrical background?
Love my growatt running for 2 months now offgrid, will be expanding my system soon
I'm concerned with the low temperature operational warning. I would like to use this at our mountain cabin but the Temps can drop below zero from time to time. Any advice on that situation?
My setup is in a shed near the panels, have had temps. as low as 10 degrees (we are in Colorado) and no problems, but beyond that I would not know how the performance would be.
Thank you for posting. This is what I've been wanting to see. Now to figure out 12v or 24v or 48volt?
Holy smokes dude Iam just learning about solar
You have so much infor I want to start small like portable things
You got it all
Thank you 🙏🏻
I would to see how to build solar shed tutorial,and connect ac air conditioning
Thankyou for making solar simple
Video suggestion: I have heard you mention that calendar aging should typically kill packs before they reach their cycle life limits. But I don't think I have heard you talk specifically about LiFePo4 calendar aging. I think it would be really interesting to go in depth on that aspect of the battery technology, what the manufacturer specifications are and contrast other battery chemistries.
Well that technology is really moving right now there are two new types of batteries types coming and one have a over 50 years of service life with little to no degradation and almost no cycle limits and can drain down to under 12% and some bosting about how smaller than current batteries are. Be keeping tabs on your favorite electric car company to move on this. There are video leaking out on these for the last 3years. So then the bottle neck will again be back on panels.
@@seanbrossard8178 there are constantly claims like these, but 99% of them are "vaporware" that never see production. Many times the tech is real, but is impractical for mass production and can only be reproduced in a lab setting. Other times it's just dishonest people trying to steal investors money. In any case, speculating about future tech is not useful to me. I need to understand the tech that is available now.
I have put down any more money yet. But if your looking for the big deal fine a small support company that supply a nich product to that industry that has invested in construction of it production plants in the last year there stocks will be down and cheap under $10 and is doubling their plant with no seen increased demand. That is the next great buy. It would be something like the emf shielding film that keeps induction current incheck. Maybe an inert gas used inside the batteries. They also will be hiring at a very competitive wage or offing set stock options for signing bounes. We don't have the capital now but in a year or two you will be handsomely compensated. Been there done that and cashed the check.
@@seanbrossard8178 ...and there is the sales pitch. 🙄
@@AdministrativeReload I wish. Did I say I have not invested any money and little time up an till a couple of day ago when I got a text " do you have any feelers on the batteries release information". And I am with you more questions than answers. So no I don't have any leads that I would trust. It is just a lot of money moving and big contracts being signed to ignore that's all I am saying. No sales pitch just don't believe it is smoke and mirrors. And yes I wold like more information on the technical nuts and bolts of testing performed. I am some what skeptical about all this friendly to the environment green song and dance. Like always follow the money.
You really know how to explain things perfectly, your videos have been helpful. Thank you very much!
Hi Will, interesting battery, I’ve been looking for a battery like this for a while. The 24v 200ah appears however to only be capable of 100amps discharge (0.5C), this would only give you 2400watts,
So to be clear, to those not familiar, you would need 2 of these 200aH in parallel to deliver around 4.5k,Watts @ 0.5C with this 5k inverter.
Many thanks for the video and very helpful 👍
For lead-acid. lithium can be discharged to 10 percent SOC safely.
I'm all in on this system I think. Was going to go with just a solar generator but I will not be moving around. I got a room built just for a set up just trying to figure out what I want and this looks like the way to go . Will be doing more research on this set up .
So here's an important question: The manual on page 15 states that this is compatible with generators, but says "Only diesel generators allowed". Why should the unit care if it's diesel vs gas as long as it's getting the designated voltage and current?
It wouldnt. But dont say any about it 4 years down the line if the lithium battery or something crashes. Or theyll use it as a false excuse to void a warranty.
I agree with Aaron. However, one could argue that:
* Diesels in general have more torque than gasoline engines, so a diesel _might_ be slightly less likely to go out of voltage/frequency under load.
* Gasoline engines have an ignition system, and if the generator is on the cheap side it may have less-than-optimal protection against radio frequency interference... so it might mess with the electronics in the solar inverter thingie.
So to be on the safe side they say "diesels only". Maybe?
@@ziiofswe The input voltage range on these is pretty wide. Gas generators do tend to bog down under sudden loads, but in this application they'd be running at more or less constant load. The EMI does make sense, and cheap gas generators tend to be VERY dirty. But the better inverter generators don't have this problem.
Although, checking the auction sites, diesel generators can be had cheap. So maybe a non issue.
Thank you for posting this video of a beginner and budget friendly DIY solar power system that anyone can build.
As a Canadian it's frustrating seeing you review all these components for solar systems because we can't get many of them here. Even though we have free trade and ship regularly across the border, both ways, a lot of American companies consider Canada International shipping which they will not do. If they do ship or sell to Canada the prices are usually close to double (landed) from what you paid. Silly really and extremely frustrating. Enjoy your reviews. 👍
Try living in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or American Samoa and you will experience the same frustration (minus the currency conversion and the tariffs) only difference now you are considered apart of the US and not just our neighbor to the North.
Road trip. The border is open.
Excellent video! Great for us budget minded beginners who want to go solar. Thanks from Hells Canyon.
Hey, Will! Thank you so much for the educational videos. I myself find solar technology fascinating and you have made it very easy for me to learn and grasp the concepts. So Thank you as I absolutely love your channel.