Right after that podcast i decided to build my own diy portable solar generator.
Build your own solar panel generator.
In a recent podcast i did with ken from the prepper podcast we talked about grid down scenarios and what we can do about them.
A diy solar generator is both easy to make and.
The second best is the south.
In any case give solar power a look for your emergency power needs.
To most of us solar power still seems like a thing of the future.
The windy nation adjustable panel mounting system shown here is one of the items i recommend for my build it yourself solar generator design.
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The solar generator i am going to show you how to build will cost half the price include a 2 000 watt 4 000 watt peak ac inverter a 100w solar panel a high quality true deep cycle agm battery.
The trick is to make your panel easy to disconnect from the solar generator unit when you want to move it.
Yeah we know some people live off the grid with them and some folks can afford to line their roofs and heat their pools with them.
So i saved a large portion by building my own solar system since a commercial solar panel would have cost 400 on up for just the solar panel itself.
Take care when deciding whether or not to leave your generator outdoors.
Not most of us.
Ready made cost much more than their components.
Find a sunny spot on your property to set up the solar panels and make sure they face the sun if you live in north america the ideal direction in which to point your panels is west.
My plans are to build a solar generator that will run my well pump in a grid down event and while this generator does not have the power to continually run it i have set it up to be able.
Now you can affordable buy lithium solar generators.
Not only is this system portable all of the guesswork is taken out of the equation.
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The solar panels will not be affected by water or stormy weather but the electrical components inside your case might be.
Simply place the solar panel in direct sunlight and fire away.
On the side of the container drill a hole where you will run the solar panel cord into the generator.