1000watt solar power station

4-16-2014 :OK - thanks for all the comments and views.....here are some answers for the frequent questions.... The panels are Helios usa made 255 watt model x 4 cost about 2,000 w shipping. The Aims inverter is recommended for 700+ $ its still working and I MOVED IT INTO THE CABIN away from the batteries.....yes the battery box is well vented at the back. It almost never freezes around here......even water ....let alone battery acid.....some places in the country will get that cold .... but not here. The total cost with lumber batteries and a cheap charge regulator was 3,800. It was build AFTER I found out how much the cabin needed. There is no need to overbuild when money is an issue. It works great and only ran out of power once. Thanks again for all the views.

[@KyleQuamme]

Nice setup. You should put a loop in the wires for your panels before they go into the insulation and down the PVC. Moisture and rain will gather at the bottom of the loop and then drop to the ground instead of following the wire down the insulation and into the PVC.

[@phuketexplorer]

Spot on! Same goes for any electrical installation outside - especially TV antennae/dish.

[@משהחידקל]

[@tucoremirez3406]

Smart. never even thought about that...

[@sidneibahia6188]

very good

[@makarov138]

Nice system! I'd like to build a system similar to this. However, I live way down here is Mississippi. Here in the summer we swelter under intense heat most way through. So, can the batteries and that inverter handle the heat outdoors like you have, or would it be better to put mine just inside my home? We're talking in the 90 most of the summer!!

[@EchadLevShtim]

I am assuming you got 24v by multiplying the amperage of 4 batteries at 12v in series and parallel. What is the Amp Hours and cost of each battery?

[@DrOrson]

I will have 10 batteries in my system. (6 panels totaling 36-40 amps) Do you know if I could go 100 ft to the charge controller and batteries with 8 gage wire?

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

#6 would be better. 100 feet is a long ways for 8. You would lose energy

[@successbootcamp]

I like this, I can build several thousand of these in Nigeria and completely eliminate the use of generators in that country.

[@4EntertainmentOnly]

Zik Ukaeje don't forget to put rain gutters to collect any water

[@bowermanwinburn6723]

I think you need to take some time and go to inplix website to learn how to make it.

[@IlluminatedWhiteGuy]

Make sure you have a little ventilation in your box to let the hydrogen out...lol

[@jonathankirby5093]

You may want to change those deep cycle batteries, they are not made for constant draw/charge. You would prob get better results from some golf cart batteries, or solar batts.

[@ugandahunter9915]

I didnt for 5 years now and still running. I just add alkaline water when they're low in the marine batts themselves

[@tekektron3575]

*So they will make a truck... That's good. For some time now I've been figuring "If Tesla really wants to make money, they'll make a viable ( **lovy.biz/44oi** )1/2-ton LUV fleet-truck.". And they plan to make Class-8 semi-tractors & buses as well? Makes me look forward to the first luxury EV motor-home, built with fixed roof-top & retractable solar panels, all powering the EM-induction cook-top, water-heater & washer/clothes-dryer. Add a water collection system with reverse-osmosis treatment & UV-sterilizing, and you'll be set to survive anywhere, anytime!*

[@pptemmanuel9117]

I love anything about solar power gnrator.

[@phuketexplorer]

480W (18V) panels are available in Thailand for 4,500 Baht (about US$138) - discounted if you buy more than one. You were done! ....or was that 2,000 pesos? LOL

[@thra5herxb12s]

1000 watts is to charge the batteries, you can run a 3000 watt inverter from the batteries which is enough to boil kettles, run a stove or washing machine, lights, tv's etc. Not all at once though. The home will run from the battery bank, the panels are just to charge the batteries and 1000 watts will charge them pretty quick or stop them from discharging.

[@fanman1981]

That's a nice setup!! Thanks for sharing..

[@PrepareForTheUnexpected]

The cable management is nice and tidy, I like the idea of the weather proof box where the cable comes out, ease of access all while holding out the elements, Thanks for sharing!

[@609lawson]

I'm 65 not very handy anymore but would really appreciate the plans or sizes you have, I have 8 200 watt panels that I would like to set up on a cheap ground mount like yours, are if anyone else has a video with a homemade setup they'll share I'd appreciate that as well

[@MsNumber1rider]

can you tell us what size household does this system run ? how many appliances,lights,heaters,refrigerator,water pump,heater etc...? thanks

[@MsNumber1rider]

how easy would it be to add a wind turbine onto this system ?

[@jsc3417]

it's only a 1000watt system, on a bright sunny day. That's not a whole lot. I suppose it's good enough to power up some AC system during the day.

[@jimjakosh2506]

I have a 2000 watt system and the best I get is 13KWH per day. Most of the time is is 6-10KWH. Not enough to run a house, but mine is grid tied and I just want to reduce my electric bill and keep me from going over the 600KWH threshold each month .The rate goes up then.

[@kaduisaui4596]

Very nice and clean. Well done. Rodents chew cables where I live. I hope you don't have that issue.

[@bruceforster3709]

GOD, MAN, get some AUDIO-Can't hear a blessed thing!

[@WTF_BBQ]

hmmm, those solar panels are probably 100 watts each and since you have 4 of them then most likely they're only 400 watts total. I'm having difficulty understanding where you got 1000 watts from ...

[@Viraldanceworlds]

i agree with you

[@kevinfellenmore4288]

great share on this There is a professional wind and solar green energy guide on *www.SolarDiy.org* with additional tips like this and caving energy for home.

[@southmac5283]

gconol - they are larger then 100, look like 250's

[@WTF_BBQ]

scott van pelt Interesting, I didn't know they come in 250 watts.

[@newmrv]

They are Helios brand 255 WATT model x 4 = they were the most expensive part but American made with warranty about 2,000 total with shipping..... FYI

[@EchadLevShtim]

Oh, i just read the bucket. You paid twice as much for the panels. Its a dollar a watt, and the ones who charge more do not have the better product. You should have bought Siliken at $230 for a 250watt panel. 250 x 4= $1000

[@gwats19577]

I like your system.... I'm using a 1.25KW Grid tied 24v system, and about half the batteries.. I'm doubling it to 2.5 KW this year, and It should provide 60% of my power needs.....

[@davidpedder9048]

That's what I like to see. ( simple yet effective ) nice job !!!

[@redbone1015]

Woow this guy this video audio sucks I have my volume open at over 100% still can't hear nothing

[@hasanalkumaish6940]

can you show us the links for the kit and the system for 1000 wat sysytem

[@toobroke2fight]

IM NOT SURE WHAT IS THE 1000W PART OF THE SYSTEM. MIGHT HAVE A 1000W INVERTER , BUT I DOUBT THE PANELS ADD UP TO 1000W! AND EVEN IF THEY DO HAVE SPECS STATING 250W EACH PANEL WITH THAT CHEAP CHARGE CONTROLLER THERE IS NO WAY YOU ARE HARVESTING 1000W! YOU ALSO NEED TO DE-RATE PANELS BY 20% THEY USE FUZZY MATH WHEN RATING PANELS. IT DOES LOOK LIKE A NICE LITTLE SET UP. LOOKS LIKE YOU USED DOUBLE THE WIRE SIZE AS YOU NEEDED TO. LESS LOSS. keep on building! 73

[@Stabbed9X]

you would think that at least one person making videos on this subject would comment the cost of each unit that is needed (not including the wood and nails) or maybe even some links to the makers websites so we can see the products they used... just saying.

[@MrCwisner1]

zztop3000 He said in the description. It cost about $3,800.00 in materials.

[@xKinnix]

zztop3000 Then does that also make you a dumb ass for not reading the description? haha :P

[@xKinnix]

Haha

[@newmrv]

www.wholesalesolar.com/products.folder/module-folder/Helios/6T-260.html Get them while you can they are going Out of Business

[@newmrv]

and the inverter ..... here you go ... just saying... www.theinverterstore.com/?gclid=CP2M9cTD5b0CFYZAMgodjT0A4g

[@Mr11ESSE111]

is that enough for normal house usage like 1tv,fridge,radio...

[@8digitPDX]

Do you think you are getting better performance at 24 volts compared to 12v stuff? It seems they charge a lot more for the 24v power inverters and they tend to top out at 3500 watts. I currently use one of the AIMS 12v setups on a friends home system to even do welding, but we are thinking of doing other buildings at the location in 24v since I got a couple 24v panels in a barter deal.

[@tntsolar1452]

just like the one I want for my backyard 1000 watts isn't bad at all

[@darkhawk123]

First impression, best dog house ever.

[@brycexavier2564]

mixing batteries in same area as electronics will corrode your electronics....fyi just in case you did not know. I do applaud your efforts..

[@RolopIsHere]

Thanks for sharing. If possible share any updates.

[@jaraujopombal]

Good night, iam you brasiliense of amazom! I like of sabre if you allow me to put this wonderful video on my channel too!?

[@11304800]

Could you use golf cart batteries-- their bigger??? Wouldn't they store more power??

[@jimjakosh2506]

6V golf cart batteries are real good for energy storage!!

[@HerminiePA]

I like the view from the bottom showing that there was no backing on the solar panels. This means that heat buildup is minimal and power output is maximized. I wonder, carpentery wise, what it would take to be able to select three different angles for the panels; that is, one for winter, one for summer and one for fall & spring.

[@blairbushproject]

we tracked the sky at our location and had our panels temporarily placed. the next year we built a frame, and mounted it on a pole so that you can flip the panels, for maximum sun. as we are in northern Arizona, we have great full sun morning, noon and sunset. So we can set the panels three different tilts by using the pivot on the poles.

[@jackhoward2191]

Why is there barely any audio? Just useless...

[@ytugtbk]

What is the purpose of this video?

[@afrykanpowersystems7623]

The audio is so bad couldn't hear athing!!!

[@kevinbarton9052]

Excellent idea, lad. Perhaps building the largest solar power stations sounds terrific for all the nations across the world.

[@marganai]

I know very well the regulator. I used years ago. But not exceed 30 volts. With car batteries, It need to charge the battery up to 16,2V x2 for 24V system. This is to dissolve the sulfate. My batteries are clean sulfate just working up to 32 volts.

[@erichawkins6530]

Imagine a PV panel that converts the wasted heat from the back into hot water? DIY PVT

[@davidpedder9048]

It can be done !!!

[@radiodiagnostics]

+Eric Hawkins, actual, you want the back side of PV to be as cool as possible. The warmer the cells, the less output.

[@jsc3417]

that's what he implied. Heat sink the back of the panel with water tanks, the panel warms up the water inside the tank, and as someone uses the warm water in door, it gets replenished with cold water.

[@hhiser6206]

Spend some more time on clamping your cables down with non conductive clamps or better yet run all your cables in plastic electrical conduit. The tears or fire you stop may just be yours! Another idea Circuit breaker, just trying to help.

[@neobreaker91]

Non conductive clamps like what? I'm new to the whole thing so I don't know anything about clamps or anything.

[@gailmessiah9632]

relax me online

[@Gwiz1280]

You have never heard of the nuclear accidents in Japan, Fukushima nuclear accident, or Russias Cheremboyle? Look those up on YT and get educated.

[@theoneagain]

build a box for your batteries insulate them well so they dont freeze up otherwise you will need to keeep them charged at 100 percent all the time during winter months

[@thra5herxb12s]

You will never build solar panels cheaper than you can buy them for. Ebay companies are getting well below £1 per watt and the panels come with a warranty. Shop around for panels because the very same panels are also being sold for 10 times the price by some traders.

[@kevonthomas2421]

Having your own energy

[@theoneagain]

You need to buy an outback mppt flexmax stop messing with made in china Solar chargers they are shit you will damage your batteries

[@МаркинОлегАвтономныеисточникип]

поставь мррт контроллер , и не забывай подливать воду акб

[@macsleepe]

I'm wondering if you could have saved some money on the wire by joining some of the wires closer to the panels. Is it possible to NOT make a home run for each panel?

[@awittypilot8961]

That's pretty much the same system I have in mind. All I really care about is a good freezer to keep food if SHTF or the grid goes down. Nothing else really matters if you ask me. If you can't keep food cold you're dead in the water. I have about 1000 watt panels...should really double that and I probably will this summer. We have reliable power but you never know. I personally think saving money from solar is not an option.....it would take a hundred years to cover the cost of equipment and keeping it running. I have mine for emergency only

[@RedNeckSurgeyTech]

Very nice set up. I have something like that in my off grid tool shed. You would have saved a lot of wire and time wiring in series 4 x 100 watt panels = 72 volts @5.58 amps

[@woodleaves2953]

I am totally ignorant on the subject, but wanting to learn. So if my question seems ignorant, help me out please. Exactly what could be run on the power produced by this particular set up? I am wanting to run LED lighting panels, or lights, in my home. Looking forward to some constructive advice.

[@WizzRacing]

Depending on the system you can run any small AC unit, regular size ice box, and plenty of LED lights. A computer, LED TV and radio system. Anything like stove should be cast iron unless you have generator or propane and access to fuel to run them. You just have to be wise in how you use them and not all at once. 2000 watts is around 16 amp 120 volt AC single phase. You can read the labels on the back of appliances to see the wattage, voltage and amperage. Everything should be calculated in watts by the voltage or amperage. The most efficient is when you don't have to convert to either AC or DC as you lose amperage in the heat transfer.

[@Gremlin2u]

hi there mate i see your interested in running led my set up with 200ah battery runs led grow lights for 8 hours, that is an 300watt led which most likey runs at 14 amp an hours since the actual power drawn from the led light is 170watts

[@fourzerofour7860]

If you've still got this system the way it is in the video, consider a cheap(ish) MPPT charge controller. You'll be pleased with the results.

[@faecolombia]

sabe cuela es el principal problema que tiene ese sistema se llama sombras permanentes esto genera que los paneles presenten puntos caliente y se dañen rápido

[@linuxman0]

This is a nice and clean looking setup but you could've explained how you have it wired (are those 6V or 12V batteries) and why it took 200ft of wire to do the job. What are you using the energy for?

[@HoodChefTV1]

I see a Grid-tie inverter so he probably ran that line in the house

[@misteron07]

+Mike Hauss never use 12volt deep cycle batteries like used in boats. marine batteries are not true deep cycle. use golf cart batteries or forklift batteries. golf cart or forklift batteries can be run down and no harm done to the battery, they are made to be run down because of the application they are made for. also higher voltages are better for power inverters so most run batteries in series hookup. or parallel series hookup. you can pay less money for a 24 to 48 volt pure sine wave inverters. i would never use a modified sine wave inverter to run motors or compressors like in AC or a well pump. pure sine wave are best in all types of wiring.

[@dannpd1955]

Good job. Everyone should be doing something to be self sufficient in the times we live. Ive never seen an aims invertor like that. Mine is more square on the design and blue. Live and learn. Good luck.

[@v.khelawan6162]

Bro u need to buy an MPPT controller .. ur wasting the solar panel energy

[@whizadree]

actually nowdays commercial 120w panels cost the same amount as making them yourselves without the time effort ( which does cost) add ( equipment , initial electricity for your first 2 builds to power soldiering iron and purchase of materials , wood screws glass you now save 5% by buying direct from suppliers locally (pickup )

[@tamalghodelwendep716]

je voutre voire ci il y a vairesoin fransaise

[@Ramp10er]

I think the battery compartment should be higher in case it rains...

[@EchadLevShtim]

I never see anyone use a circuit breaker.. Why wouldnt you?

[@kaylaherrera4793]

Dem/Rep Delusion ni

[@ThomasJoseph315]

How long does all this equipment last? Is their a net gain in keeping money in your pocket?

[@jessiryder4994]

Commercial Solar Panels are Expensive. If you want to power your house cheaply Simply Go to Google and Search for: "Top DIY Solar Panels Research" Choose the first result. It has the plans and explanation there.

[@byates59]

If your batteries are non sealed lead acid then you are making a mistake by having your electronics in the same small room because those type batteries emit corrosive fumes. Thanks for the video!

[@SuperMaiki76]

Is that 255w panel at top peak or and have you checked how many watts they do give on max load and also temp..?

[@billywray4524]

i have the exact same system except i have the complete power center which i more thank likely don't need…lol

[@eastrockaway11518]

Clean and very neat, come winter what happens to the batteries? Thanks for the video

[@EchadLevShtim]

I'm gonna say this was roughly $2000 or less.

[@bobthebuilder4082]

The audio sucks on this.. Can't hear it and yes I had my speakers turned up!

[@nijo5427]

Very nice. Have you calculated a break even point between initial cost and electricity generated?

[@PashaDefragzor]

Cool, I want something like that for pc server ^^

[@superiormind2511]

I sure hope that shed is vented. Battery fumes are explosive.

[@johnchase7667]

I agree legal, except that right now the prices are going up a tiny bit. I hope the continue the fall in prices that we have been seeing.

[@Gwiz1280]

You won't be sorry you builtit

[@magna59]

Very nice. Simple . Clean . I ' d have put the inverter under the battery to keep the battery bank warmer . But hay , you ' ve done it i ' ve only thought about it . Nice to see , keep up the good work .

[@meatdogg101]

i have two batteries hookup positive to positive and negetive to negetive on a full charge what should my amp read on my charge controller?

[@10elysee]

Hi, I have 2 panels each 265 watts and one 250 watts. Also, I have 8 batteries Trojan each 6 volts. Next, I have an inverter 12 volts and a charge controller 30 Amperes. Which connection will give me more efficient in the output (parallel or series connection)? Thank you for your cooperation. Best regards. Jean

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[@damakbhai794]

what types of things run by solar panel 1000watt

[@ufgughvhkgch6642]

deep cycle batteries are a poor choice they wont last long with heavy usage , golf cart batteries will work better and longer, other than that looks great

[@windsolarcostarica]

hey very nice...are you feeding the whole house...or just a part.? please get back and thank you wind-solar webs com

[@garymull1972]

Nice job ...but you need more battreys.,.. I have 10 on mine and am running a 12 volt system . Nice job looks great

[@EchadLevShtim]

Do you have the batteries in 'use series' and 'Parallel?' Should be 24v if done right, otherwise your batteries wont balance properly and fail sooner. This allows you to use 1 battery to 1 panel. The big money should be spent on Amperage Hours so the system can run 24/7 on a trickle charge, although a wind turbine would help at night but its just easier to series and parallel with 4x 35ah or better. And it takes a cheap 12v and doubles the amps. You cant even run a microwave at 12v.

[@MrMeanderthal]

LendMeYourHand only difference between 12v and 24v is the size of the wire you need from battery to inverter

[@gbbbys]

Haha thanks 4sharing /u make it look simple enough

[@SalTarvitz]

what're you using that ballast for brother :D

[@dougmac8904]

Nice job. I'm working on building 150 watt on camper and 300 watt panels on she to run small apartment. with 4 six volt batteries with 205 amh each, gas stove, gas heat, gas hot water and solar for the rest of electronic needs. also able to disconnect the panel from roof top while camping. this way use 150 while camping and add it back to grid on returning. looking for ideas. see mac camper 136

[@dougmac8904]

how will it work

[@ScoutCrafter]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@DeepThinker193]

well prepared for the zombie apocalypse

[@frankiefernandez5252]

That's nice but my large refrigerator by itself is 780 watts.

[@itsjustme2682]

Frankie Fernandez it’s not efficient

[@frankiefernandez5252]

@@itsjustme2682 Its a large stainless steel fridge. What's an "efficient" range for a large fridge?

[@jackhoward2191]

It's a shame a reasonably intelligent person like this couldn't have put a percentage of his time on this into completing a video that's more than meagerly comprehensible! Disappointed!

[@jzt999]

Petty.

[@marieelise420]

where van I buy panel solar ?

[@jimjakosh2506]

Check with SolarBiz in Las Cruces ,Nm. They have good prices and reasonable shipping!

[@nasdravialo]

Can't hear a thing you're saying...lame

[@damndanno1181]

Would 1,000 watts be enough for a bus running a fridge and stove and led lighting? And how much would something like this cost

[@richardgray5207]

Damn Danno! as soon as you said stove you have hit a snag! Solar power and batteries are not really the every day solution for driving heating appliances.

[@rayner1guerra]

Hello , how many ampere? Can you connet an electric kitchen to this 4 solar pannel?

[@lukeb8045]

rayner1guerra No not even close, you're looking at converting all the high electrical usage appliances to propane. Stove, dryer, water heater, electrical coffee maker, toaster you would either do without or on propane or wood burning. You would have to be in tune to your environment and judge power usage accordingly. You could run a washing machine for example on a sunny day etc. This is a pretty nice system done on the cheap, installation looks well done. My biggest criticism is his choice of batteries, deep cycle RV batteries are a poor choice for solar batteries. Batteries are actually the core of your system, your whole system is centered around them, your solar system is really about how well it can support your battery bank. Batteries can last a long time, but much depends on how much it drains, or how much it needs to be replenished by the system. If you drain your batteries to 50 % every night, even if they are replenished the next day they will not last a long time. If the drain is much smaller lets say 10 - 15% they can last a long time provided you buy the right kind of battery.

[@davidpedder9048]

This is a 1kw Setup. About 60 amps, but it's unlikely he will ever see 60 amps coming in.

[@ThomasJoseph315]

This would run my portable A/C unit! Put the sun to work! Start Global Cooling! :D

[@pauls0416]

+Tom McBride Well if everyone used A/Cs for global cooling, wouldn't that actually cause global warming? OHHH but NOT if the source is SOLAR!! YAY for solar :)

[@dogboy323323]

Volume of this video is so weak no one can listen

[@maton2705]

How much does it cost one just like that?

[@arthurkuntz1525]

wow alot of money

[@alfred963]

They should be vented avoiding the excessive heat. Great job, lots of money!

[@enidradiotesters]

Don't forget to use some fuses. Safety first, sure don't need a fire.

[@franklinvega4013]

Money....?

[@ramiedassen8697]

how many Ah battery you using