I've updated my system by adding more components, this is to bring various parts of my house (mainly my home office) off the grid. I now have dual MPPT charge controllers, 2 new 200W (400W in series) panels. This will give me 670Watts total capability. I've also included more safety features such as equipment grounding, and better disconnect switches. Safety is critical when dealing with any type of electricity. I'll include a link to my new schematic diagram for any who wish to see a diagram of the component layout. Any questions or comments please feel free to leave a note or two. Other useful links; photovoltaics.sandia.gov photovoltaics.sandia.gov Link to schematic: dc415.4shared.com
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Solar-powered homes remain a distant dream for many in the US The Guardian In other words, solar power might already have achieved "grid parity" in Santa Barbara. In other places, solar power is not close to grid parity. In St. Louis, Missouri, the cost of residential solar power is more than double the 8-cent per ... and more » |
Savings Experiment: Cooling Your Home for Less DailyFinance What's more, running those appliances during off-peak hours reduces the stress on the power grid, helping to prevent brownouts. You might also pay less for the electricity if your utility charges less per kilowatt-hour during non-peak hours. ... and more » |
Future lies in power to (and from) the people Sydney Morning Herald Zzzzz. On the bright side, ''grid parity'' - when unsubsidised solar energy becomes cost-competitive with power from the electricity grid - is getting devilishly close as the cost of photovoltaics (PV) falls. Reaching grid parity depends on your ... and more » |
 Ars Technica | How one undergrad built the largest solar farm in Michigan Ars Technica Field's two acre parcel of land—just off I-94 beyond a Target distribution center in rural Michigan—can have all its panels moved by 2 people in just 30 minutes. The setup was 8-10 percent more efficient than a fixed solar array, and when built was ... and more » |
 Colorado Springs Independent | Land of enchantment Colorado Springs Independent All GWEC homes are off-grid and most use solar and wind energy, with propane backups. You can get acquainted with the style by dropping into a visitor center just off the highway ($5 per adult, kids under 12 free; daily from 10 am to 4 pm), ... |
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