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hvac:solar_ac [2023/08/28 05:38]
princess_fluffypants [I am rich, foolheardy, or both, and still want to run A/C off of solar]
hvac:solar_ac [2024/02/04 17:53]
princess_fluffypants [Running A/C off solar]
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 ====== Running A/C off solar ====== ====== Running A/C off solar ======
  
-**TL;DR - It is technically possible, but very expensive and complex. Be prepared to spend at //least// $10,000.** +**TL;DR - It is technically possible, but very expensive and complex. Be prepared to spend at //least// $5,000, and probably closer to $10,000.** 
  
-More expensive than the A/C system itself is everything you'll need to power it. A/C takes a //huge// amount of electricity; to operate successfully off grid you'll need at least 8-12KwHr of lithium batteries, 800-1200w of solar, and the required massive charge controllers to run it all. +More expensive than the A/C system itself is everything you'll need to power it. A/C takes a //huge// amount of electricity; to operate successfully off grid you'll want at least 8-12KwHr of lithium batteries, 800-1200w of solar, and the required massive charge controllers to run it all. If you want to run the A/C //overnight//, be prepared to double that battery bank size.
  
 If you are reading this you probably haven't done [[electrical:12v:dailypowerrequirements|the math]].  Prepare for some unpleasant news, because at this point you may not be familiar with:  If you are reading this you probably haven't done [[electrical:12v:dailypowerrequirements|the math]].  Prepare for some unpleasant news, because at this point you may not be familiar with: 
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 ===== AC vs DC ===== ===== AC vs DC =====
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 +The biggest decision to make is how you're going to power the A/C system.
  
 ==== 120v AC (Alternating Current) systems ==== ==== 120v AC (Alternating Current) systems ====
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