Hi All,
first post here.
And require some advice.
Been looking around for a week or two. Love the site and the knowledge here.
Hope you can help?
We are looking to buy an off grid solar system. for use in Europe 230v
50Hz (Spain). No chance of Grid connect in the near future unless we pay approx $50,000 for installation.
Building = remote small stone cottage 750 sq ft. for holiday use. max 1
months use in a continious period. total use for the year 4 months.
We can be quite frugal with the Electric. As we have been surviving on a
2.2KVa Generator for the last 18 months Whilst we restored the house.
Watt Hours Per day 8.591 MAX
Total Kilowatt Hrs Per Month (30 Days): 258
Require a pole mounted array. Possibly a tracker?, to deter theft 3m above ground pole.
Batts & cables & bits and bobs.
We will also have a key start diesel backup generator 10 KVa (Probably
an old Perkins). (to be intergrated into the system)
I have been looking at the Xantrex SW units.From what I understand these seem to be a fairly reliable unit. That is solid and well built
and can also handle high surges from inductive loads/ motors.
or maybe the XW range (But these are new to market and I prefer to buy products that have been well tested by the public).
Is this a good reliable choice or are there better products on the market.
24v or 48v System?
panel array will be approx 20-30m from inverter.
Is MPPT the way to go? Outback MX60? Others?
For the panels I have been looking At evergreen BP. Are ther better options?
What would be the situation with warranty? Are the products covered by a
worldwide backup from the manufacturer? even if purchased from a dealer in The USA.
I know its going to be expensive to ship. But I still think it will be cheaper than buying in the UK.
Does this sound ok.
All advice welcome.
I've probably missed lots of vital info as I'm a newbie
best regards
John