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In this video I go through the components that are part of a solar power solution. I explain the differences between On-grid vs. off grid.
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Thanks to Exsolar for the work on the solar installation - www.exsolar.co.za/
Other equipment used or mentioned in this video:
Solar panels: Tenesol Total Energy - TE250-60M+ - 250 watt monocrystalline
Outback FlexMax 60 MPPT solar charger
The solar array will be 2250 watts (9x 250 watt mono crystalline panels)
The battery bank will be 8 x 150 Ah lead crystal batteries.
A Victron Energy Quattro inverter
A Victron Energy Grid tie inverter
A Victron Energy battery monitor
DC to DC converter
Micro inverters
Eskom power and cost of energy
Reduce energy bill / costs
Eskom solar pre-paid electricity / energy meter
Renewable energy
In this series on how to Solar Power Your Home:
What is "the Grid" - On Grid vs. Off Grid?
What is the best type of solar panel to install?
Do I need a battery bank....what battery technology should I use?
A look at the different type of inverters?
How much solar power do I need - sizing the array?
Measuring your energy consumption with energy meters.
How to make your home more efficient - CFL, LED lighting, solar geyser,
heat pumps...and more..
Is solar power / energy financially viable in South Africa? How long does it take to pay off?
Does power factor play a role in solar generated power.
Solar Power for your Home - "Free Electricity"?
Can I run my house entirely from solar power?
How to Solar Power a Home
How to Solar Power a House
how to solar power my home
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