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 New solar array project
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08/11/24 03:56 PM
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Welded a movable base for this second solar array. This one tracks the sun so the panels are facing the sun all day ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/08/full-18538-427936-img_3313.jpeg)
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Re: New solar array project
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08/11/24 04:13 PM
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Is this to power that window A/C unit in the deer blind on top of the container?
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Re: New solar array project
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08/18/24 01:13 PM
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It powers a refrigerator, small freezer, TV, and the A/C. I have an additional 1000 watts array. This is the battery bank and equipment ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/08/full-18538-428629-img_3272.jpeg)
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Re: New solar array project
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08/22/24 01:11 AM
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So what's the investment for something like this?
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Re: New solar array project
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08/22/24 02:21 AM
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About $8k if you do all the work yourself. But you get a nice tax credit of 30% of the cost
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Re: New solar array project
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08/22/24 06:39 PM
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Very similar to the system I’m looking at putting together for our campervan.
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: New solar array project
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08/23/24 01:06 AM
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The nice thing with this setup is it’s expandable. I started with 3 batteries and only 600 watts of solar panels. I’ve learned more and more over time I recently added the ability to monitor the system remotely. That’s been a game changer ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/08/full-18538-429088-img_3300.png)
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Re: New solar array project
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08/23/24 11:57 PM
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