I have been running those cheap 15w panels from Northern for about 4 years, and I am currently expanding to all of the area I can use. I am replacing my relay type charge controller with a Xantrex C35, I am installing a Trimetric 2020, a xantrex 700W inverter, and I am going from 150AH to 500AH. With all of the fuses, wiring, and parts, it will come to about $1100 for the new work and I have a total of about $1300 into the system now. With all of the new stuff and the extra panels, I will be able to run all of my electrical loads except for refrigeration, and I am currently looking at a Sunfrost fridge and a older propane fridge. Just depends on what you want to run. My effiency is pretty high, so I can use the 700W inverter without any problems.
My work with solar is because I have always enjoyed working with wind and solar power, and because I am a bit of a survivalist.
Paul
I am also a bit of a survivalist. More in the vane of "if I get fired and can't find a job" than "if the Russians invade". It's good to know the electric company can't turn my power off...or that it won't matter if they do. [ Parent ]
