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electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2020/04/13 21:42] frater_secessus [the easy answer] |
electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2020/04/13 21:42] frater_secessus [the easy answer] |
For now, let's consider some common kit-based installations. The terms used will be discussed later in the page in case you don't recognize some of them. | For now, let's consider some common kit-based installations. The terms used will be discussed later in the page in case you don't recognize some of them. |
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* [[http://amzn.to/2ztSSoO|200W kit]] + a 100Ah[[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery#chain_store_batteries|wally world learner battery]] is about $450 at late 2017 prices. This is about $1.75 per solar watt produced((actually going out of the controller into the battery)) and would cost **~$750 over 5 years**, including expected battery replacement. | * [[http://amzn.to/2ztSSoO|200W kit]] + a 100Ah [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery#chain_store_batteries|wally world learner battery]] is about $450 at late 2017 prices. This is about $1.75 per solar watt produced((actually going out of the controller into the battery)) and would cost **~$750 over 5 years**, including expected battery replacement. |
* 200W kit + 2 x [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery#v_golf_cart_batteries|6v golf cart battery]] bank (200Ah+) is about $550 at late 2017 prices. This is about $1.75 per solar watt, and would cost **~$550 over 5 years**. Flooded lead acid golf cart batteries are the most tolerant of beginner mistakes, and will take the most abuse. | * 200W kit + 2 x [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery#v_golf_cart_batteries|6v golf cart battery]] bank (200Ah+) is about $550 at late 2017 prices. This is about $1.75 per solar watt, and would cost **~$550 over 5 years**. Flooded lead acid golf cart batteries are the most tolerant of beginner mistakes, and will take the most abuse. |
* [[http://amzn.to/2zrtTR5|200W kit w/MPPT controller]] + 2 x 6v golf cart batteries (200Ah+) is about $675 at late 2017 prices. This is about $2.37 per solar watt, and would cost **$675 over 5 years**.((using a locally sourced 24v panel with the MPPT controller would bring the cost down to $1.25/solar watt)) | * [[http://amzn.to/2zrtTR5|200W kit w/MPPT controller]] + 2 x 6v golf cart batteries (200Ah+) is about $675 at late 2017 prices. This is about $2.37 per solar watt, and would cost **$675 over 5 years**.((using a locally sourced 24v panel with the MPPT controller would bring the cost down to $1.25/solar watt)) |