#5 Let's Make Electricity - Part 2: Components and Costs
In part one I analyzed the electricity requirements, so now let's start putting this in terms of components, and what it all costs. The components that make up the entire system are: the solar panels, the battery, solar charge controller and the inverter (to make 230V AC). My goal for this system was to do it as cost effective as possible. Note: I said cost effective, not cheapest. I wanted to make sure that the equipment could handle the needs, and could deal with the power I wanted without under-sizing or cutting costs when it comes to safety or reliability. What I didn't want to do was just to run out and buy Victron or Schneider equipment, maybe with SimpliPhi batteries and call it a day. With that said, I also realize that the options I went for are not necessarily feasible for everyone. In the mean time other some options have become available that are more readily accessible for everyone (especially when it comes to batteries) so I will mention those as well. This blog