Battery is just too expensive. I have 1:1 net metering with no fees, so I have a negative electric bill each month, and for outages I have the generators@IReallyLikePizza2 , what's your address? I know where I'm going when the Biden/Harris economy craps out!!
With 17 KW of panels, you NEED batteries. There are ways to DIY the batteries for much lower cost. You can buy individual cells and weld them together, or buy pre-made battery packs and add a Battery Management System. I'm still looking into solar. At least enough to run a few fans and lights, radio at night.
I also got 17kw of solar
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A portable generator
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And a LOT of gas
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I'm not losing power again!
I'd love a battery system, but damn they are so expensive for such a small capacity and output
Yep you're right on both frontsNot 100% sure but I was told most home solar will not operate unless the utility voltage is present? On the gen installation I'm not crazy to see the gas line blocking access to the electrical conduit body. Otherwise nice set up we'll being the beer to your place for refrigeration.