Greeting all!
Forgive my brash, unintroduced novel of an introduction, I just feel the need to keep my motivation flowing forward rather than focus on from where it is I come and what I’ve learned, well, not as yet anyway, as I write, thirsty for knowledge and opinion on the topic of alternative energy with a purpose in mind.
Though the purpose is singular, the motivation behind it is at least a three pronged basis.
I have purchased a twin axl, polished aluminium exterior, food grade interior, trailer. Not only this, but I’ve had built an exo skeleton which can support a tonne and is supported by four 5,000 lb supports. (Mobile, level and rock solid.)
The exo skeleton has the room for four 12v250W panels, with design allowing for another four to be added like “slide out drawers”, two either side. Giving a “rated” 2000W, the addition of at least one if not two 500W wind generators is also planned.
(Stabilising the system as much as possible without mains, so off grid)
I plan on running these to a 6x2V battery bank (1,000Ah)
Through two 60A charge 30A output SCC’s.
(Four panels to a SCC)
As for load,
SCC #1;
12V Fridge (75 to 100W), 12v Water pump, Computer station*, Soeakers.
SCC #2;
10L “instant” Solar Hot Water system (25A), Lighting.
* Apple MacBook Air
The start of my questions is this,
Does this sound appropriate considering I’m trying to go
100% Solar? (No gas, no generators)
Can I charge one battery bank with two SCC’s?
This was based on gear readily available on eBay with full 25 yr or ten years warranties dependant on product in question.
Now I got that out, Hi there!
I’m looking to convert this trailer into a mobile food prep capable kitchen, (it already has its 500ltr tank and a sink/stainless benches inside) but a good few reasons when combined has made me decide to make it happen.
GoGreen Energy
(I’m aware the construction of panels still carries a carbon footprint, still.)
From a business perspective it eliminates rent, power and water bills for a commercial food trailer, pretty handy.
But primarily, a lead by example approach.
(Even if the quest for knowledge one appears pompous or arrogant on public forums where emotion is lost in Black On illuminated white)
Regards,
- M