Eastboy 0 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Good Day I have put together a few solar systems for a few lights and charging cellphones. However I need to put a system together to run a fridge and a few lights for a few hours. No idea where to start. What solar panels to get, inverter needed, solar controller etc. Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swazz99jhb 12 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Howzit Start with power needed. Hours x watts ( 1 x Fridge 24hrs x 500w + lights 5 hrs x 10 leds x 5w etc) Peak power drawn (fridge +dishwasher +washing machine running simultaneously). This will determine Inverter. Determine day vs night usuage to indicate storage (battery size) Calculate daily usuage (utility bill / 30 days for estimate) this will indicate solar panels needed. Then speak to Steve from the @Powerforum Store for a good deal on equipment. (I love my Sunsynk + Hubble combo) You can do the install yourself but still need to fork out R2000 for a COC. Speak to @leshenif you're not a DIY guy. YellowTapemeasure 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Mackay 116 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 What is your objective? To provide backup power during power outages or are you moving towards a RE system to reduce your utility bill and become more independent of the grid? There's a big difference in every department between the two.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corne Landsberg 1 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) Good day. You can look at a 24v 3Kw system. 24V Pylontech battery with a 3Kw Synaps inverter. A complete pack would cost you about R22000.00, depending on the items you need for the system Edited March 9 by Corne Landsberg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin 4 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 2021/03/09 at 10:49 AM, Corne Landsberg said: Good day. You can look at a 24v 3Kw system. 24V Pylontech battery with a 3Kw Synaps inverter. A complete pack would cost you about R22000.00, depending on the items you need for the system Surely the pylontech 24v battery would almost cost that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gooseberry 8 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 (edited) On 2021/03/15 at 11:28 AM, Gremlin said: Surely the pylontech 24v battery would almost cost that? No they're about R17k nowadays. Also consider the HOSELECT 24V battery if the Pylontech is too expensive. You may need a BMV/ICC though to determine state of charge. 900W of panels should be enough. Edited April 7 by gooseberry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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