[Greenbuilding] Self-Contained Solar Units

[Norbert Senf]

It looks like this system is using lead acid batteries. They require
maintenance, at least in the sense that they don't like being discharged
all the way, and you have to keep an eye on what is going on with the
charge/discharge cycles. The Tesla system uses lithium ion batteries, the
same as in their cars. They are actually a whole bunch of small 18650
cells, which are also used in all the power tool batteries, laptops, etc.,
and is where the R&D money is going. They are more expensive, but don't
care about being at partial charge, etc., and much more user friendly and
longer lasting.

On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 9:29 AM, Lynelle A. Hamilton <lynelle at lahamilton.com
> wrote:

> Hi all,
> Have been looking into an "all in one" Solar pack up that may grow to
> become a full off grid solution. Space is a concern, so prefer something
> compact. Also am a solar neophyte. Tesla's system is pricey and I have no
> idea where to get one.
>
> Saw this one at a the Cottage Life show:  https://microgreen.ca/Diy-
> PowerPak but don't know about anyone's experience with them---or with
> other "all in one" systems.
>
> Any thoughts, listers?
>
> TIA.
> Lynelle
>
>
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Norbert Senf
Masonry Stove Builders
25 Brouse Road, RR 5
Shawville Québec J0X 2Y0
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