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SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR BLOG UPDATES. Amy Beaudet, Solar Queen and Renewable Energy Pioneer, Dies at 55 May 04, 2021. Solar and Rockets in Maine – A Match Made in the Heavens Mar 10, 2021. The 2021 Federal Solar Tax Credit Step Down Nov 16, 2020. NEWS UPDATES OFF GRID 3.9KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM Off Grid 3.96kW Solar Power System. Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron Energy Quattro 120VAC Inverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore CALCULATOR/TOOL ARCHIVES Calculators and estimation tools from altE's renewable energy resource library. Calculate your power usage and backup storage needs for a DIY

solar system.

5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY Education – The first step should always be education.There are plenty of resources available to help homeowners prepare for renewable energy. However, it is very tough to prepare for something if you don’t know that facts about what you’re preparing for. COMPONENTS OF A GRID-TIE SOLAR POWER SYSTEM The main components of a grid-tie solar power system are PV modules and a grid-tie inverter or string inverter, plus module mounting, wiring & disconnects. 7.9KW GRID TIE SOLAR SYSTEM WITH BATTERY BACKUP Outback Power Radian GS8048A 8000W Inverter/Charger. The NEW Outback Radian A series Inverter/Charger inherits the hallmark features of the original design including: Dual AC inputs for grid/generator flexibility; unparalleled surge capability and operational stability; easy field upgradeability and stacking capability for large systems; easy-to-use configuration wizard; and multi-mode RECOMMENDED INVERTER CABLE, BREAKER & FUSE SIZING Use this table to decide what size battery-to-inverter cables and overcurrent devices (breakers and fuses) to use with your inverter. Remember the fuse and breaker are there to protect your cabling from overheating (and potentially catching fire). WIRE SIZING CHART FOR 12V, 24V & 48V DC SYSTEMS Information on wire sizing and a universal AWG/mm2 wire sizing chart to help in designing a 12V, 24V, or 48V DC renewable energy system. HOW MUCH DO SOLAR PANELS COST FOR A 2000 SQUARE FOOT HOUSE? Here is a chart showing the above information. Although these examples represent only a small sample of possible combinations of electricity usage for households, hopefully we have demonstrated that the amount of PV it will take to power your needs depends upon your electricity use and NOT the square footage of your home. SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR BLOG UPDATES. Amy Beaudet, Solar Queen and Renewable Energy Pioneer, Dies at 55 May 04, 2021. Solar and Rockets in Maine – A Match Made in the Heavens Mar 10, 2021. The 2021 Federal Solar Tax Credit Step Down Nov 16, 2020. NEWS UPDATES OFF GRID 3.9KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM Off Grid 3.96kW Solar Power System. Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron Energy Quattro 120VAC Inverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore CALCULATOR/TOOL ARCHIVES Calculators and estimation tools from altE's renewable energy resource library. Calculate your power usage and backup storage needs for a DIY

solar system.

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SOLAR PANELS (PV) AND VOLTAGES Voltage at Maximum Power (VMP or VPM) Voltage at maximum power is the voltage that occurs when the module is connected to a load and is operating at its peak performance output under standard test

conditions (STC).

KILOVAULT 2.1KWH 12V ADVANCED PLC AGM BATTERY KiloVault 2100 Pure Lead Carbon sealed AGM deep cycle solar battery. Ideal for cycling applications (partial state of charge) in your renewable energy solar system. Advanced technology with SIZING MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLERS MPPT charge controllers can be a powerful component of your solar system. They not only manage the charging of the battery bank from the solar panels, but they are also able to convert the higher voltage of the solar array to the lower voltage of the battery bank. NEC 690.12 RAPID SHUTDOWN OF PV SYSTEMS ON BUILDINGS Tigo currently has two options for this solution with monitoring, the TS4-A-S (Safety), and TS4-A-O (Optimization). The -S model gives you Rapid Shutdown and remote monitoring, and the -O model adds optimization to the list, harnessing extra energy by maximizing the output of each panel while minimizing the effect shading or mismatches of other panels have on the panel. ALTE GRID TIE 10.9KW SOLAR POWER SYSTEM WITH SOLAREDGE 10.9kW Grid Tie System With SolarEdge Inverter. This 10.9kW Grid Tie Solar Power system for your home can help you reduce your electric bill partially - or even completely - depending on MAGNUM MSPAE-4448 4400 WATT 48V INVERTER/CHARGER The MS-PAE Series Inverter/Charger from Magnum Energy is a pure sinewave inverter designed specifically for the most demanding renewable energy applications. The unique design of the MS-AE Series provides two 120VAC output lines that are 180° out-of-phase with each other, so that the combination of the L1 and L2 lines total 240VAC and the voltage between either L1 or L2 and neutral is GRID-TIED SOLAR AND THE DREADED 120% RULE The goal for a 200A breaker box is to keep the sum of the main breaker and the inverter breaker at or under 240A. If you need to add a 60A breaker for the inverter, you could swap out your main 200A breaker

for a 175A breaker.

SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR Specializing in off-grid, grid-tie and DIY solar power since 1999. Shop our wide selection of solar panels, solar power systems and accessories. Request a System Design and Quote. We have highly trained experts available to help you find the system right for your needs! Call us at: 877-878-4060.

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Grid-tied solar with battery backup, or Solar plus Storage, is a hybrid system that stays online whether the grid is up or down. All you need to do is capture energy from the Sun and store it in a deep-cycle solar battery, then supply that power to either your home or to the grid using a hybrid inverter.This can be especially useful if you are in an area with an unreliable grid due to peak OFF GRID 3.9KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM Off Grid 3.96kW Solar Power System. Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron EnergyQuattro 120VACInverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore-side power and a generator, or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active

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7.9KW GRID TIE SOLAR SYSTEM WITH BATTERY BACKUP Grid Tie with Battery Back-Up7.9 kW Home Solar System. The performance of each home solar system will vary greatly based on the location where it is installed. If you need help sizing a Solar Grid Tie system for your home, check out our On Grid System Calculator. Each of these home solar systems are designed to provide you with the main RECOMMENDED INVERTER CABLE, BREAKER & FUSE SIZING 175. 2/0. 5500. 185. 400. 250. 4/0. Larger cables may used if the distance from your inverter and battery banks is more than 10 feet (~3m). altE offers battery cables ranging from 1/0 to 4/0 AWG in a variety of lengths for both between your inverter and battery bank and also between your batteries. XANTREX C60 CHARGE CONTROLLER 60A, 12/24V C60 CHARGE Xantrex C60 60 Amp, 12/24 Volt DC Solar Charge Controller. Here are some tips from the altE staff. The only physical difference between the C40 and C60 is that in the lower right corner of the board is a jumper that selects 12, 24 or 48VDC. SOL-ARK 200A CURRENT TRANSFORMER (PAIR) Sol-Ark 200A Current Transformer (Pair) For Net Metering applications, if you have a 200A or greater service, you will need to buy a 200A Current Transformer pair. Sol-Ark inverters come with 100A CTs that are appropriate for 2/0 wire. The 200A CTs support 4/0 wire. There are no reviews for this product. WIRE SIZING CHART FOR 12V, 24V & 48V DC SYSTEMS VDI = (AMPS x FEET)/ (%VOLT DROP x VOLTAGE) VDI = Voltage Drop Index (a reference number based on resistance of wire) FEET = ONE-WAY wiring distance (1 meter = 3.28 feet) %VOLT DROP = Your choice of acceptable voltage drop (example: use 3 for 3%) Step 2 – Determine appropriate wire size from the chart below. Compare your calculate VDI with 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY Conserve Energy – The first step any homeowner should take when preparing to pursue renewable energy is to first conserve. It is much less expensive to upgrade a house with energy efficiency upgrades than to outfit an inefficient house with renewable energy. Studies have shown that for every $1 spent on energy efficiency, $3 – $5 is saved SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR Specializing in off-grid, grid-tie and DIY solar power since 1999. Shop our wide selection of solar panels, solar power systems and accessories. Request a System Design and Quote. We have highly trained experts available to help you find the system right for your needs! Call us at: 877-878-4060. OFF GRID 3.9KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM Off Grid 3.96kW Solar Power System. Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for

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7.9KW GRID TIE SOLAR SYSTEM WITH BATTERY BACKUP Grid Tie with Battery Back-Up7.9 kW Home Solar System. The performance of each home solar system will vary greatly based on the location where it is installed. If you need help sizing a Solar Grid Tie system for your home, check out our On Grid System Calculator. Each of these home solar systems are designed to provide you with the main RECOMMENDED INVERTER CABLE, BREAKER & FUSE SIZING 175. 2/0. 5500. 185. 400. 250. 4/0. Larger cables may used if the distance from your inverter and battery banks is more than 10 feet (~3m). altE offers battery cables ranging from 1/0 to 4/0 AWG in a variety of lengths for both between your inverter and battery bank and also between your batteries. XANTREX C60 CHARGE CONTROLLER 60A, 12/24V C60 CHARGE Xantrex C60 60 Amp, 12/24 Volt DC Solar Charge Controller. Here are some tips from the altE staff. The only physical difference between the C40 and C60 is that in the lower right corner of the board is a jumper that selects 12, 24 or 48VDC. WIRE SIZING CHART FOR 12V, 24V & 48V DC SYSTEMS VDI = (AMPS x FEET)/ (%VOLT DROP x VOLTAGE) VDI = Voltage Drop Index (a reference number based on resistance of wire) FEET = ONE-WAY wiring distance (1 meter = 3.28 feet) %VOLT DROP = Your choice of acceptable voltage drop (example: use 3 for 3%) Step 2 – Determine appropriate wire size from the chart below. Compare your calculate VDI with MAGNUM MSPAE-4448 4400 WATT 48V INVERTER/CHARGER The MS-PAE Series Inverter/Charger from Magnum Energy is a pure sinewave inverter designed specifically for the most demanding renewable energy applications. The unique design of the MS-AE Series provides two 120VAC output lines that are 180° out-of-phase with each other, so that the combination of the L1 and L2 lines total 240VAC and the voltage between either L1 or L2 and neutral is 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY Conserve Energy – The first step any homeowner should take when preparing to pursue renewable energy is to first conserve. It is much less expensive to upgrade a house with energy efficiency upgrades than to outfit an inefficient house with renewable energy. Studies have shown that for every $1 spent on energy efficiency, $3 – $5 is saved VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron EnergyQuattro 120VACInverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore-side power and a generator, or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active

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CALCULATOR/TOOL ARCHIVES Calculator/Tool. Determine where true solar south is for your specific location. Read More. Off-Grid Solar Electric System Calculator. Calculator/Tool. Helps you size the battery bank, Watts of solar power, and the solar charge controller you'll need for an off-grid solar electric system. Read More. SOL-ARK 200A CURRENT TRANSFORMER (PAIR) Sol-Ark 200A Current Transformer (Pair) For Net Metering applications, if you have a 200A or greater service, you will need to buy a 200A Current Transformer pair. Sol-Ark inverters come with 100A CTs that are appropriate for 2/0 wire. The 200A CTs support 4/0 wire. There are no reviews for this product. SOLAR PANELS (PV) AND VOLTAGES Measuring Voltage and Solar Panel Testing. Voltages can be read on a PV module with the use of a voltmeter or multimeter. What you’ll see below is an example of a voltmeter measuring VOC with a junction box. This would be the view from the back of the PV module. 877-878-4060. COMPONENTS OF A GRID-TIE SOLAR POWER SYSTEM A basic overview of the components needed for an utility grid-connected system. Grid-tie systems are inherently simpler than both grid-tie systems with battery backup and stand-alone solar systems (off-grid solar systems). In fact, the main differences are basically: safety disconnects. mounting structure. XANTREX C40 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 40A, 12/24/48V A Controller for Virtually any DC Charging Source. The C40 has long been the mainstay of our charge controller line-up, its versatility and reliability have made it an industry standard. Now the C40 is joined by two companion controllers, the C35 and C60. All three of these fully solid state, microprocessor-driven controllers are UL and

cUL listed.

SIZING MPPT CHARGE CONTROLLERS This is a simple equation. Watts ÷ Volts = Amps. You take the total watts of the solar array divided by the voltage of the battery bank. That will give you the output current of the charge controller. For example, a 1000W solar array ÷ 24V battery bank = 41.6A. The rating of the charge controller should be at least 40A. KILOVAULT 2.1KWH 12V ADVANCED PLC AGM BATTERY KiloVault 2100 PLC is a cost-effective, maintenance-free battery that offers superior performance in Partial State Of Charge (PSoC) applications, combining pure lead and advanced carbon technology for extended battery life and rapid charging. The batteries are designed for residential or light commercial off-grid, backup, or

self-consumption

MAXIMUM AMPACITY (CURRENT CAPACITY) FOR WIRE & CABLE Determine the maximum amount of electrical current (amps) that can safely flow through different wire gauges. This table provides you with the allowable ampacity (maximum current the cable can carry) that you can use with wires in conduit, raceway, cable or directly buried, assuming an ambient temperature of 86°F (30°C). Copper Conductor

Temp.

GRID-TIED SOLAR AND THE DREADED 120% RULE The 120% Rule and Your Main Breaker Panel’s Limitations. 5kW grid tied solar system. The altE Store started designing and selling grid-tied solar systems way back around the year 2000. Back then, a typical solar system was about 5000W. Nowadays as the price of solar panels drops, the size of the solar array rises. SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR Specializing in off-grid, grid-tie and DIY solar power since 1999. Shop our wide selection of solar panels, solar power systems and accessories. Request a System Design and Quote. We have highly trained experts available to help you find the system right for your needs! Call us at: 877-878-4060. SOLAR DIVERSION LOAD CONTROLLERS The models in this category have the capability of being either a solar charge controller, a DC load controller, or a diversion load controller. The trick is that they can only do one at a time. Acting as a diversion load controller means that the controller is wired to the battery bank and to a diversion load or dump load, such as a resistor or heating element. ALTE PRE-WIRED SYSTEMS altE has everything you need to go off grid - and now we're making it even easier with our pre-wired solar systems! - Affordable - save time, money, and hassle of searching for the best prices - altE has already negotiated the best price for you! - Flexible - these plug and play systems are ready to go - and if we don't have the configuration you're looking for, we can quickly design one for INVERTER POWER PANEL By combining all of your power control components like power inverters and power control devices into one piece, you save space and make life simpler. Power panels can run anywhere from $400.00 to $6,000.00 depending on your needs and how much power you are generating and using. They can be configured for both grid tie in and grid

independent

VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron EnergyQuattro 120VACInverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore-side power and a generator, or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active

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SOLAR BATTERY INTERCONNECT CABLES altE Battery Interconnect Tip: All of our Battery interconnect cables are fitted with 3/8" (10mm) terminal lugs. Make sure to check your battery posts to ensure they can accept this type of connection. To select the proper length of cable, put the battery bank in place and measure the distance between the battery terminals you need to

connect.

MAGNUM MSPAE-4448 4400 WATT 48V INVERTER/CHARGER The MS-PAE Series Inverter/Charger from Magnum Energy is a pure sinewave inverter designed specifically for the most demanding renewable energy applications. The unique design of the MS-AE Series provides two 120VAC output lines that are 180° out-of-phase with each other, so that the combination of the L1 and L2 lines total 240VAC and the voltage between either L1 or L2 and neutral is RECOMMENDED INVERTER CABLE, BREAKER & FUSE SIZING 175. 2/0. 5500. 185. 400. 250. 4/0. Larger cables may used if the distance from your inverter and battery banks is more than 10 feet (~3m). altE offers battery cables ranging from 1/0 to 4/0 AWG in a variety of lengths for both between your inverter and battery bank and also between your batteries. CONEXT GATEWAY OWNER'S GUIDE (975-0806-01-01)

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TLIAN is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar INSTALLATION MANUAL T4 Product Specifications: PV-Negative cable connector PV-Positive cable connector Technical data T4-PCXX SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR Specializing in off-grid, grid-tie and DIY solar power since 1999. Shop our wide selection of solar panels, solar power systems and accessories. Request a System Design and Quote. We have highly trained experts available to help you find the system right for your needs! Call us at: 877-878-4060. SOLAR DIVERSION LOAD CONTROLLERS The models in this category have the capability of being either a solar charge controller, a DC load controller, or a diversion load controller. The trick is that they can only do one at a time. Acting as a diversion load controller means that the controller is wired to the battery bank and to a diversion load or dump load, such as a resistor or heating element. ALTE PRE-WIRED SYSTEMS altE has everything you need to go off grid - and now we're making it even easier with our pre-wired solar systems! - Affordable - save time, money, and hassle of searching for the best prices - altE has already negotiated the best price for you! - Flexible - these plug and play systems are ready to go - and if we don't have the configuration you're looking for, we can quickly design one for INVERTER POWER PANEL By combining all of your power control components like power inverters and power control devices into one piece, you save space and make life simpler. Power panels can run anywhere from $400.00 to $6,000.00 depending on your needs and how much power you are generating and using. They can be configured for both grid tie in and grid

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TLIAN is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar INSTALLATION MANUAL T4 Product Specifications: PV-Negative cable connector PV-Positive cable connector Technical data T4-PCXX SOLAR DIVERSION LOAD CONTROLLERS The models in this category have the capability of being either a solar charge controller, a DC load controller, or a diversion load controller. The trick is that they can only do one at a time. Acting as a diversion load controller means that the controller is wired to the battery bank and to a diversion load or dump load, such as a resistor or heating element. ALTE PRE-WIRED SYSTEMS altE has everything you need to go off grid - and now we're making it even easier with our pre-wired solar systems! - Affordable - save time, money, and hassle of searching for the best prices - altE has already negotiated the best price for you! - Flexible - these plug and play systems are ready to go - and if we don't have the configuration you're looking for, we can quickly design one for SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLERS The MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) solar charge controller is the shining star of today's solar systems. These controllers actually detect the optimum operating voltage and amperage of the solar panel array and match that with the battery bank. The result is additional 15-30% more power out of your solar array versus a PWM solar

controller.

TINY HOUSE SOLAR

Grid Tie Solar Power Systems for Tiny Houses. If you do have access to the grid, you can choose a Grid Tie Solar System to offset your electric use, while having access to grid power when needed. With a net-metering agreement from your power company, you can use any solar power you make, and sell the extra back to the grid for your neighbors

to use.

INVERTER POWER PANEL By combining all of your power control components like power inverters and power control devices into one piece, you save space and make life simpler. Power panels can run anywhere from $400.00 to $6,000.00 depending on your needs and how much power you are generating and using. They can be configured for both grid tie in and grid

independent

INVERTER FOR OFF GRID LIVING Pure sine wave inverters come in all sizes (from 100W on up to over 7000W). They can be stacked to accommodate larger loads in more complex off-grid solar systems—no matter if you have a 12V, 24V, or 48V system. The technology behind pure sine wave inverters is innovating continually, and they are becoming more versatile,

lightweight, and

SOLAR PANELS (PV) AND VOLTAGES Measuring Voltage and Solar Panel Testing. Voltages can be read on a PV module with the use of a voltmeter or multimeter. What you’ll see below is an example of a voltmeter measuring VOC with a junction box. This would be the view from the back of the PV module. 877-878-4060. HOW CHARGE CONTROLLERS WORK A charge controller is an essential part of nearly all power systems that charge batteries, whether the power source are solar panels, wind, hydro, fuel, or the utility grid. Its purpose is to keep your deep cycle batteries properly fed and safe for the long term. The basic functions of a controller are quite simple. GRID-TIED SOLAR AND THE DREADED 120% RULE The 120% Rule and Your Main Breaker Panel’s Limitations. 5kW grid tied solar system. The altE Store started designing and selling grid-tied solar systems way back around the year 2000. Back then, a typical solar system was about 5000W. Nowadays as the price of solar panels drops, the size of the solar array rises. PUERTO RICO SOLAR PRODUCTS & SOLAR PANELS Como siempre, el personal de ventas y servicio al cliente de altE está listo para responder cualquier pregunta en español llamando a nuestra oficina al 877.878.4060 / 878.562.5858 y presionando el número 9. La ironía de esto es que, sin la red eléctrica, sus sistemas solares conectados a la red fueron inútiles. SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR Specializing in off-grid, grid-tie and DIY solar power since 1999. Shop our wide selection of solar panels, solar power systems and accessories. Request a System Design and Quote. We have highly trained experts available to help you find the system right for your needs! Call us at: 877-878-4060. OFF GRID 3.9KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM Off Grid 3.96kW Solar Power System. Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for CALCULATOR/TOOL ARCHIVES Calculator/Tool. Determine where true solar south is for your specific location. Read More. Off-Grid Solar Electric System Calculator. Calculator/Tool. Helps you size the battery bank, Watts of solar power, and the solar charge controller you'll need for an off-grid solar electric system. Read More. VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron EnergyQuattro 120VACInverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore-side power and a generator, or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active

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7.9KW GRID TIE SOLAR SYSTEM WITH BATTERY BACKUP Grid Tie with Battery Back-Up7.9 kW Home Solar System. The performance of each home solar system will vary greatly based on the location where it is installed. If you need help sizing a Solar Grid Tie system for your home, check out our On Grid System Calculator. Each of these home solar systems are designed to provide you with the main RECOMMENDED INVERTER CABLE, BREAKER & FUSE SIZING 175. 2/0. 5500. 185. 400. 250. 4/0. Larger cables may used if the distance from your inverter and battery banks is more than 10 feet (~3m). altE offers battery cables ranging from 1/0 to 4/0 AWG in a variety of lengths for both between your inverter and battery bank and also between your batteries. SOL-ARK 200A CURRENT TRANSFORMER (PAIR) Sol-Ark 200A Current Transformer (Pair) For Net Metering applications, if you have a 200A or greater service, you will need to buy a 200A Current Transformer pair. Sol-Ark inverters come with 100A CTs that are appropriate for 2/0 wire. The 200A CTs support 4/0 wire. There are no reviews for this product. XANTREX C60 CHARGE CONTROLLER 60A, 12/24V C60 CHARGE Xantrex C60 60 Amp, 12/24 Volt DC Solar Charge Controller. Here are some tips from the altE staff. The only physical difference between the C40 and C60 is that in the lower right corner of the board is a jumper that selects 12, 24 or 48VDC. WIRE SIZING CHART FOR 12V, 24V & 48V DC SYSTEMS VDI = (AMPS x FEET)/ (%VOLT DROP x VOLTAGE) VDI = Voltage Drop Index (a reference number based on resistance of wire) FEET = ONE-WAY wiring distance (1 meter = 3.28 feet) %VOLT DROP = Your choice of acceptable voltage drop (example: use 3 for 3%) Step 2 – Determine appropriate wire size from the chart below. Compare your calculate VDI with 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY Conserve Energy – The first step any homeowner should take when preparing to pursue renewable energy is to first conserve. It is much less expensive to upgrade a house with energy efficiency upgrades than to outfit an inefficient house with renewable energy. Studies have shown that for every $1 spent on energy efficiency, $3 – $5 is saved SOLAR PANELS, SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, OFF-GRID & DIY SOLAR Specializing in off-grid, grid-tie and DIY solar power since 1999. Shop our wide selection of solar panels, solar power systems and accessories. Request a System Design and Quote. We have highly trained experts available to help you find the system right for your needs! Call us at: 877-878-4060. OFF GRID 3.9KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM Off Grid 3.96kW Solar Power System. Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for CALCULATOR/TOOL ARCHIVES Calculator/Tool. Determine where true solar south is for your specific location. Read More. Off-Grid Solar Electric System Calculator. Calculator/Tool. Helps you size the battery bank, Watts of solar power, and the solar charge controller you'll need for an off-grid solar electric system. Read More. VICTRON ENERGY QUATTRO INVERTER CHARGERS Victron EnergyQuattro 120VACInverter/Chargers. The Quattro is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs - for example shore-side power and a generator, or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active

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