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How do I install a solar and wind power set up for my cabin with no gird tie.?
I have a small remote cabin with good sun access and a fairly steady breeze that I visit about once a month. I want to install solar panels and a small wind turbine, but all the books I have read seem pretty complicated. I would like step by step instructions on how to install this system with recommendations on panels, charge controllers, inverters, and batteries. Also feel free to recommend low voltage appliances and lighting. Please feel free to dumb it down for me. I will be doing the instal myself as the cabin is only just now framed in with not interior walls. Thanks!
First you need to decide what appliances you want to use there. I would recommend propane heating and cooking to eliminate the big energy users. You can also find a propane refrigerator.
Figure out how many watts you need. Use compact fluorescent lamps to use less energy. If you want to watch TV, use a flat panel type and keep it small.
Let's say you will use 300 watts on average. So you need 300 watts of combined energy output from your solar panels and wind power.
Ebay offers great prices on solar panels and wind generators.
You also need a charge controller, also on ebay. Get one that can handle 25 Amps or more. This will prevent over charging of your batteries and damage from deep discharging
Get a few deep cycle marine type batteries rated at 100 Amp hours each. These can be found at your local car parts store or anywhere they sell auto batteries.
Next you need a good inverter. Look for one rated at a minimum of 300 watts constant output energy. Get one a little higher than what you need. For your purpose, you need a grid-tie type inverter so you can wire it into your circuit breaker box. Your cabin can be wired normally since you will use the inverter to tie it all in.
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