How to Solar Power Your Home / House #1 - On Grid vs Off Grid

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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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* 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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