If you’re looking for a simple and elegant way to generate your own electricity then you’ve come to the right place. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss how you can use a simple arrangement of solar panels and battery storage to form a complete standalone system that will self-supply electricity to meet your needs. We’ll cover everything from sizing the array to how to connect it all together to create a system that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
The Goal
The goal of this system is simple: to provide you with all the electricity you need to operate your home or business without the need to purchase electricity from electric utilities. To put it another way, you don’t need to be hooked up to the grid. This is a crucial element to consider since you may not want to disrupt your daily routines by having to run around looking for an extra charge when the sun isn’t shining or there aren’t any electric utilities available to provide the power you need. For example, during a thunderstorm or when there is significant hail or snowfall that could damage the grid. This type of disruption could prevent you from receiving electricity from the grid in the first place. This is why it’s so beneficial to have a back-up energy supply – even if it’s just a small and inexpensive system like this one.
Cost Effective
One of the primary reasons why this type of setup is cost-effective is because solar panels are becoming more affordable. Even if you do have to purchase four or five solar panels to cover your needs (which is a reasonable assumption since four panels will only generate about 300 watts of power while five will produce about 500 watts), the cost savings in electricity over time will more than make up for the initial investment. With electricity prices increasing, it’s a price that many people are willing to pay. In fact, some electric utilities even offer special deals to encourage homeowners to generate their own power.
Aesthetically Pleasing
Another reason why this type of system is aesthetically pleasing is because of the cleanliness of the solar panels. Even if the panels are small, there is still a good chance that they will not generate any unpleasant vibrations or noises that could be detected by neighbors or future boarders. These types of panels also allow for much more flexibility in terms of placing them in the home. You could position them anywhere so long as you stay within the confines of the AM/FM (antenna/microwave) line of sight and do not block any windows or doors. Even if one or two of the panels do get covered in bright blue paint, it will still look like it belongs there rather than being some sort of eyesore. Finally, the panels add a touch of nature to the home which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
How To Create A Solar Energy System
To get started, you’ll first need to identify the location where you want the system to be installed. This could be near a window so that the sun can naturally light up the house during the day or perhaps on a roof-top since this is where most people would position their solar panels anyway. Once you’ve selected your site, the next step is to estimate the amount of electricity you’ll need to operate your home/business. To do this, you can use any number of online calculators to determine how much electricity you’ll need during different times of day. Simply enter how many watts you need and how many hours of sunlight you receive (in the winter and summer, respectively) and you’ll have an idea of how much electricity you’ll need to generate. If you live in a place with mild winters and lots of sunshine, you’ll need less energy in the winter and a lot more energy in the summer. The opposite is true if you live in a place with cold winters and a short daylight hours. For example, if you live in Canada, you’ll need about 1400 watts of power in the wintertime but only about 600 watts of power in the summertime. This is why it’s important to calculate your energy needs for both the winter and the summer months to get an accurate idea of how much power you’ll need to generate throughout the year.
Once you have an idea of how much electricity you’ll need, you can begin to think about how to store it. While a battery system would work great for storing small amounts of electricity, it wouldn’t be suitable to store large amounts. This is why the next section will discuss how to use solar panels and storage to form a functional and reliable system.
Size Matters
The first thing you should do before purchasing any solar panels is to determine how large you want your system to be. This is going to be a factor of how much electricity you need and how much space you have to work with. If you need a lot of power but have a small amount of space, it’s best to choose a system that is small but highly efficient. While larger systems are more aesthetically pleasing, they aren’t always the most practical. You’ll also need to consider how much money you’re willing to spend. Even if you have a budget in mind, larger systems can end up being more expensive than smaller ones due to the increased costs associated with them. This is why it’s important to do your research into the best size solar system for your needs before purchasing one.
Go Indoor
Now that you have an idea of how much power you’ll need and where you want to install it, it’s time to think about how to generate it. The first thing you should do is go indoors and stand in front of a window. This is where a lot of power can be generated and where most people would position their solar panels anyway. If you live in a cold climate where lots of sunlight doesn’t exist, you might want to consider going outdoors and placing the panels on the roof of your home. This will allow for much better solar coverage and increased power generation. It’s also a great place to position the panels since it doesn’t get too cold there in the winter and it gets a decent amount of sunlight during the day. Even in the winter, going outside and standing in front of a window will increase the amount of electricity you can generate by about 10% because the sun is now closer to the ground and therefore more powerful. This is why it’s important to look at the sun’s position rather than relying on just the amount of sunlight that comes through the windows each day.
Battery Or Inverter-Based?
The next thing you should do is determine whether you want a battery-based or an inverter-based system. Batteries work great for storing small quantities of electricity, but they don’t have the capacity to store large amounts. Inverter-based systems are capable of handling larger quantities and don’t require any maintenance (other than cleaning). This is why most electricity suppliers recommend these types of systems for homes and small businesses. If you need a lot of power and don’t want to deal with batteries then an inverter-based system might be the one for you. However, if you’re looking for a long-term home energy solution then a battery-based system might be the way to go.
Solar Optimization
Once you have an inverter-based system, the next thing you should do is optimize it for solar power. In most cases, this is as simple as changing the settings on your solar controller. Most homeowners don’t need to do this since they live in a place where the sun naturally comes up and sets in the same general location each day. In other words, the sun will be acting as your own personal power generator and will provide you with all the electricity you need without any additional expenses. However, if you live in a place where the sun doesn’t appear to be rising or setting in the same location each day then you might want to consider solar optimization. This is where having a battery backup comes in handy since you can store energy when the sun is shining and release it when the sun is not. This is also why your battery needs to be large enough to store enough electricity to meet your needs for at least a couple of days. It would be best to position the battery so that it can provide power for the entire month of October in Canada (if you live in Canada). This would make the most of the sun’s power throughout the year while minimizing your needs for other sources of energy.