How Does Off Grid Solar Work - Explained with Diagrams

[@cleversolarpower]

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[@ojoemmanuel9827]

This is a well-explained video. You deserve kudos for this!

[@lorandoane118]

Perfect video! Simple, to the point and clear enough for anyone wanting to build their own home or RV solar power system, but didn't know where to start.

[@cleversolarpower]

Glad you liked it!

[@Scardus412]

Finaly found the one Channel that has it all. Simple and clear explenations, all variations, thank you very much for making your videos!

[@cleversolarpower]

Thanks for your kind comment! ☺️

[@808pathfinder]

I bought your real book, great to have it on paper. Very helpful thanks

[@cleversolarpower]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DavidWegner-jr9wc]

System #2 would be great to learn more about! Thank you for your videos!!

[@kerrybain3196]

I do enjoy your work. I'm currently working on a system consisting of NiMH batteries from a Toyota hybrid, configured for 12v, PWM change controler, 400w of solar panels (one 100w & two 150w) and a 1500w inverter. This is for off grid use, for a refrigerator, lights, TV and a water pump. I get about 12 hours of sun where I live.

[@Teknopottu]

Hi! What cars use NiMH chemistry in their batterys? Only thought they were for smaller applications.

[@kerrybain3196]

@@Teknopottu Toyota Aqua, Fielder, & Prius use them.

[@Teknopottu]

@@kerrybain3196 Yeah, it seems they did and Toyota still does. Learn something new every day. Thanks.

[@stephenhickman9502]

I'm curious about your sun hours. Where do you live that gets 12 hours of sun? Where I'm at, the sun is out for 10 plus hours, but I only get 4 hours of prime charging. The rest of the daylight hours are partial at best. For me, I have near shading to the south of my property. Trees. Between 9 am, and 11 am, I pull in 500 watts from my 700-watt Solar array. After 11, I typically drop back to 250/300. And then from 3 pm, to 5 pm, I get around 350 to 450.

[@kerrybain3196]

@@stephenhickman9502 I live in a small twin island republic called Trinidad and Tobago just off the coast of Venezuela. Practically on the Equator.

[@rogerdalpe587]

My interest is section 3 as I’m planning a whole house power system. Your descriptive videos are the best, thank you for that.

[@cleversolarpower]

Video coming soon! Thanks for the sub!

[@solarvenue.engramir]

Well, it's good work to share diagrams of each systems with explanations...

[@anivitalis8753]

I enjoy your videos as they are very educational. Thank you much

[@abiodunagunsoye9960]

Thanks. Your posts are just sweet to watch. I'd be interested in the 20kwh system as I've been envisioning such for my solar project

[@nicholauslema2707]

@Cleversolarpower, i'm more interested with Off-grid solar system(3rd option based on your explanations) especially 5kW, 10kW, 15kW, 20kW, 50kW and 100kW. I think i need more understanding on these Bigger capacities solar systems.

[@RucioLoco-p2x]

Great video, so far you could be the only person who can help me work something out. I have a 3kw off grid inverter 24v, is running fine until I try to use the generator, the inverter sees the generator but doesnt use it, so far the only way I can make it work is by running a load of at least 500w, turning off the inverter, then turning on the generator, wait a bit until the inverter sees the voltage from the generator then turning the inverter on, you then hear the generator reving up and the inverter enters bypass mode and starts charging the battery... Any help would be appreciated.

[@EWDPhoto]

For starters I absolutely love your videos helps me understand all of this. We actually have an off grid system that after learning as much as I can about it I believe it was way under powered and is not keeping up with our consumption. And I also have an RV that I’m planning on putting solar on for Boondock camping. So again thank you very much and I look forward to watching everything else you can teach me.

[@cleversolarpower]

My pleasure!

[@EWDPhoto]

Well I watched a lot of your videos and I recently paid for your assistance for the system we’re trying to put together and you were supposed to send me a questionnaire on an email. I have yet to receive it and haven’t had any further contact from you so I need to know what’s going on or go ahead and send me a refund if you can’t get it figured out thank you.

[@EWDPhoto]

Nick can you please send me to the new email address that I sent you, the questionnaire or whatever I need to do to proceed with my system I’m sitting here with all my components waiting to assemble and make sure I have everything right and haven’t heard back for what I paid for. I received the free downloads without a problem I purchased your book from Amazon without a problem and I was paying for your help so let’s get this taken care of please. I do understand how busy you are because a lot of people look at this and decide to get off grid because my electric bills basically quadrupled since Joe Biden has been in office.

[@DM-et8lc]

Thanks for your clear explanations: unfortunately, I have realized my backup system is probably not balanced for optimal performance. When you can, please review this setup: 2x325W Solar Panels, 1X2.1KW 24Volts Hybrid Inverter and 4 x 110AH Gel Batteries (2X2).

[@fyah2k5]

Great, great video. I'm interested in the whole house setup.

[@cleversolarpower]

Coming soon!

[@alejandrojarquin2132]

My man You are something special What a explanation ,excellent I need help with my Rv I just purchased a 2024 geo pro and it comes with 12v system 2 200 solar panels 1800 watts inverter And I will like a Victron 3000 Can you help me I wanted to to run my a/c and wanted to to be off grid at least 3 days Tell me what you recommend And I’m willing to go 24v If is possible

[@SirDavosChannel]

Thank you for the video! I want to learn about all the details of #3.

[@cleversolarpower]

Will be posted in 8 hours 😉

[@echelon2657]

This is a very helpful green energy realtime content creator I'm In

[@SOLDOZER]

Lithium batteries are not green. They are toxic E-waste.

[@patbouwer1637]

Please let me know more about your third option allowing for 3 days power. Many thanks for these videos

[@cleversolarpower]

Video is out!

[@Tefelucky]

I love your effort to explain those solar types...by the way in the first diagram can you tell me how much Amps should the fuse to be?

[@uwemuller4078]

Thank you for your good explenations. I would like to see a good explenation of the electric in a RV (Motorhome, campingcar). There are powersources from the Car-engine, from solar, from batteries and from the powergrid. sometimes all togesther sometimes only some or one of the powersources.

[@carlthetruthwilliams9447]

My pick for a great topic is a small up-gradable, affordable, 24v system starting with 1 24v battery and 2 panels, charge controller, inverter, fuses, battery shut-off etc... and with an end result of powering a common, normal, single story 1200 s/f house by adding more panels and batteries without having to buy to much replacement equipment. Can you help me get started on the right path to that goal?😁

[@cleversolarpower]

Checkout my website where i have some diagrams available.

[@larsgrugenhiem1001]

How well do the all in one systems perform in really cold weather?

[@Electronzap]

Good info.

[@Theoppositeofchaos]

Great job

[@budsyusher]

Hi I like option 3. I’m currently (no pun intended) putting together a 24 volt system with a3000 watt hybrid inverter and 2 200ah 24 volt batteries and would love to see a diagram for fusing and breaker values and of course the wire and proper amount of pv. My inverter is a eco worthy with mppt. Thanks

[@cleversolarpower]

i have made the video about system number 3. Check it out on my channel page. i have not done a 24V system on the channel. One is coming soon. Checkout my free diagrams, i believe there is a 24V system in it.

[@jonibravoo]

what PV disconnect would you recommend? My MPPT is 150/45 Solarsmart, I have so far just one 100W panel so I'm going to scale up to 400-800W array. Thank you

[@cleversolarpower]

A regular DC breaker on a din rail will do.

[@TimAch-p2c]

How about the differences - pros v cons - of an inverter/charger (2) against the all-in-one of (3) (beyond the built-in MPPT charge controller).

[@cleversolarpower]

System 2 offers more flexibility and customization. System 3 offers easy connections but is not customizable. With system 1, you can have multiple MPPTs for reliability, while if one component in the EG4 breaks, you are out of power. So, system 2 is more redundant.

[@reedyhopkins4099]

Deep dive #3 please

[@GaryFyfe-x5t]

Thanks!

[@cleversolarpower]

Thank you Gary! If you have questions, send me an email.

[@chuckmartinez107]

I would like to learn more about the third system that you have on this video. Like what batteries to purchase how much they cost? What size solar panels? How to wire it? I'm going to build a tiny house with this type of system. In the past, I've used just the first system in your video for lights and my 12 PM for my shower.

[@cleversolarpower]

I already made a video about it.

[@russelltaylor6873]

I like option 2. Perhaps more of a backup for essential appliances when the grid falls over (again) 😂

[@Rene5200]

3 - Whole house hybrid inverter

[@michaeldedan6567]

THANKYOU VERY MUCH

[@Cainbantam]

Hey! Thanks for the very clear explanations! I would be interested to know more about systems that allow you to connect the battery to a wall electricity outlet to pour the current produced by the panels in your home AC circuit. Some solar power generator offer this possibility, how to make it yourself? Thanks again! I think I will end up buying your book :)

[@cleversolarpower]

These are called grid tied inverters. Check out my video: different types of inverters.

[@ladypetrus3227]

Kindly do the whole house offgrid system. 20-30KWH

[@Lordlindef]

Yes same i means only for boat. Engine electric diesel hybrid

[@patbouwer1637]

I am living in south africa and want to go off grid as we have no power sometimes for up yo 3 days. Many thanks for these videos

[@cleversolarpower]

Check my video about load shedding solution for a cheaper alternative in south africa.

[@simon359]

Hybrid systems are the most useful and more likely needed for power a house! 🤙

[@andriivladyka7126]

Hi Nick. Can I connect two Victron energy mppt chargers into the same sollar panels?

[@cleversolarpower]

Why would you want to do that? Never connected charge controllers in parallel before. You need to have two different solar strings if you have two charge controllers.

[@PaulCoen-d7w]

Interested in inverter charger system with generator

[@darrylm3627]

😀👍 Great Tips

[@mastergul61]

Can you make a video about what kind of system is the moste effective if jou have solar withe microinverters

[@cleversolarpower]

If you have microinverters, you should be grid-tied. Otherwise, a microinverter is not useful (in my opinion). I don't like to use them because they have quite some limitations. Check my video about different inverters to learn more.

[@RajanFernando-k5b]

Hi Nick, I bought your book yesterday. The link is not taking to your web site? Can you please help?

[@cleversolarpower]

Thanks for getting the book! Do you mean for the diagrams? You can email me with your questions.

[@glenludwig5135]

I just bought a RV pull trailer and it has a 200 watt solar panel feeding to a PMW then I believe it goes to the lead acid battery then to a cut off switch. The RV has already a lithium ready inverter built into the breaker A/C D/C Box. I want to upgrade to 400 watts and put in a LiTime lithium 12 volt 230 Amp battery. I want to keep my 30 amp plug shore power to also charge my battery. Can you supply me a drawing for that ? I’ll pay also.

[@stephenhickman9502]

Hello from South Carolina

[@MolatediEmpire]

Can I use 1600w 48v Inverter powered by panels without battery?

[@cleversolarpower]

Checkout my video, 'How To Use Solar Panels Directly Without Battery - Off-Grid'

[@SADJful]

Interested in building a mobile off grid system using Victron 3000a multiplus inverter charger and other Victron components with 4 100amp Battle Batteries.

[@cleversolarpower]

Good choice! However, why would you choose battleborn? They are quite expensive, but they do have good support.

[@terryuland6502]

I have that exact generator, it’s great! Only thing is you might need to add a hard start kit to your HVAC to make it run off that generator. Which brings up a question - what size inverter and solar system is needed to start and power a 4 ton AC system?

[@cleversolarpower]

Thanks for your comment. Do you use the generator to run into a hybrid inverter, or do you power the loads directly with it? I'm asking because this generator can have high harmonic distortion, which is most likely not accepted as a generator input.

[@TheMajinCollins]

Listen 👂 I've been looking for 4 weeks through 50 different channels to find you sir! Can please help me I have 1 tv 1 Xbox series S, 1 coffee machine( DC ) what do I need

[@cleversolarpower]

Finally you found me! 😄 I recommend watching my video about 'off grid solar calculation' or 'system sizing' to find out what you need. Check out the free system calculator on my website as well.

[@zungaloca]

Ground?

[@cleversolarpower]

I've made a video specifically about grounding, check it out.

[@faren62]

3

[@cleversolarpower]

Already made a video about it 😀

[@mightyhippy]

1

[@EWDPhoto]

I sent my order# again with a different email address.

[@cleversolarpower]

Hello, I will get to it asap. I was on holiday for a week.

[@Lordlindef]

3 vefore even see video. And for boats ar nr 3