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    Off grid Consumer Unit to ring sockets

    Hi, I have 500W, 30A MPPT Charge Controller, 2 x 110ah Leisure Batteries & 1000W 24 V inverter. I want to run a ring circuit of 4 double sockets around my log cabin. Can anybody give me advice on the consumer unit from the inverter and what MCB do I need with instructions. Any photos or drawing...
  2. M

    Disconnection times with off grid application.

    Hi All New to this forum and fairly new to the business too. I have a project I'm putting together which is an off grid house. There are two 5000VA inverters with sufficient battery size and a sizeable generator to switch in once loads exceed about 7kW, which will ADD a further 100A. Here's...
    • MRL
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  3. S

    Simple Off Grid job Devon area

    Anyone around Marldon, Devon who could fit a couple of small panels and low voltage lighting into a battery for a stable block? I can give advice on specifics. Full kit supplied. Might lead to more. Thanks
  4. F

    Off Grid pv /wind system

    Hi There, Can anybody give me a bit of advice , i'm looking at putting a small pv system on a stable block with a small wind generator, not sure if this system will need mcs registration , and also if there is any tariff , or is it a case of fitting system and using what you produce ! Thanks D
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    Off Grid

    Looking to install a small off grid system on a stable I am going to build. Looking to know where to start. The load will be a few lights and a small AC outlet for a kettle. Any advise who to ask or which products to use?
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    Off Grid Supplies

    Hi, I own 30 Acres of land which is made up of different fields. I am looking to build a stable on one of the field and have this with off grid power. It will only be for lights and maybe a small appliance I.e. a Kettle. Where do I start and what products should I source?
  7. M

    Off grid mobile home

    My cousin is a farmer and is sorting out his stockman with a mobile home which is off grid. For the moment a tractor powering a genny is topping up a battery array which is powering the home through a sunny boy inverter. I was asked to do a really minor job for him, just moving a socket, but I...
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    • earth ff0000 genny grid home mobile off off grid
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    Small Off Grid System help please

    Folks i have been asked to look at installing a small off grid PV System of approx 360W to provide power for a 12v water pump. I have no problem with sourcing panels but could anyone point me in the direction of a supplier of batteries and controller units please? Thanks
  9. M

    new member pv off grid question

    hello. I have 4x 235w pv panels intended for grid tie. I want to use these for off grid to a battery bank via 2x 30amp charge controllers and then on to a immersion element in my hot water tank. i have a small diagram below and if any members have any thoughts on this they would be much...
  10. D

    Off grid solar project.

    Hi all, anybody going down a similar road to this, I am setting up a solar project for my house in Spain, the gear I allready have in place are, 4 x 30v 250w panels 4 x180a/h batteries = 48v batt bank 2 x 180a/h batteries =24v batt bank The batteries at the moment are charged via generator, I...
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    Remotely monitor and disconnect off grid PV/Hybrid system - is this possible?

    I am doing a a research project (and I'm a newbie!) and I need to know if its feasible somehow to disconnect a PV array (and possibly a wind turbine) from the batteries storage should that need needed for safety reasons, to prevent any possibility of damaging the batteries. Firstly I'd imagine a...
  12. P

    Large scale off grid systems

    Afternoon, Anyone dealt with large scale off-grid systems? DNO have rejected a 10MW connection.
  13. U

    Off Grid pv system abroad ideas/help/reassurance required!

    Hello! I’m after some advise/just to bounce ideas off and for someone to pick holes at my plan so I can address any issues at the early stages before I splash the cash and fall on my a$$!. I’m looking to setup 7 LED lights to come on at dusk and off at dawn (or there about!) in India. Based on...
  14. S

    FIT for off grid pv?

    Hi can someone tell me if there is any FIT or grants available for off grid PV? thanks
  15. S

    Off grid Fit

    Just checking - completely off grid fit is 8.9p but no export tariff at the minute isn't it? I've totally confused myself and I can't find any information about off grid Fit at all, just buildings that don't meet the D rating. Going to have a look at somewhere in the middle of nowhere this...
  16. S

    off grid

    Hi Can anyone point me in the direction of a wholesaler of a off grid system for a customer of mine. thanks steve from Arizon energy.
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    Off Grid solar - EPC and FIT advice please

    We are quoting our first small off grid solar project which I am really keen to get. A couple of questions though... I understand the client can claim the generation part of the FIT, but what is the current rate for off grid? Is an EPC needed? There is no mains supply obviously, and no heating...
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    Grid Tie / Off grid in Spain

    Hi there, I have recently had a sunny boy 2000HF and x 8 sharp 230 panels installed to my house in spain, as there is no feed in tarrif scheme at the moment in this area of Spain I just wanted the system to reduce our electric bill (stop or turn back the meter while the sun is out). all works...
  19. J

    off grid, ground mounted solar

    Its been ages since my training and I've never installed to batteries before, so it'd be great if someone could point me in the direction of a resource where i can brish up my knowledge! The project is for a client who has bought about 5 (remote) acres and wants power for an electric gate and...
  20. S

    off grid installations

    We have nothing booked in at the moment, so using the time to research off grid inverters as I have been talking to someone who wants to be 100% self sufficient for all energy consumption. Has anyone planned anything like this before and can you offer any advice on how to scope out such a project??
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