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iamfound74 · Aug 10, 2011, 04:46 PM

I would like to figure out how to install solar panels that would power only my ac. How can I do this and would it be extremely expensive?

ma0641 · Aug 10, 2011, 05:05 PM

Yes to all counts. First you need the panels, a storage device, an inverter since SP's produce DC, a control panel and it will only work when sunny. Could be very cloudy, hot and humid, no power. Cheapest thing is to upgrade SEER, R-30+ insulation in attic, use ceiling fans and turn the temp up a degree or 2

stanfortyman · Aug 10, 2011, 06:58 PM

Solar is not even remotely close to a DIY project. Especially an array big enough to power an A/C system.

How experienced are you at installing solar systems?

iamfound74 · Aug 10, 2011, 07:38 PM

I used to work for a solar installation company for about two years but I was simply there drafter and 3D modeler. I have relocated and thus am looking into learning more on the actuall installs and how to understand the electrical language so to speak.

jsgsjs · Aug 10, 2011, 08:09 PM

Yes you can, it is as effortless as this:

Install the photo voltaic panels
Hook the DC output with the photo voltaic panels as a lot as a DC to AC inverter
Plug your oxygen conditioner to the DC to AC inverter
Wa LA you possess a photo voltaic paneled oxygen conditioner.

Be conscious that you just will need to make certain that you just have sufficient photo voltaic energy to operate the oxygen conditioner.

ma0641 · Aug 11, 2011, 02:35 PM

jsgsjs-you might want to look at the post again. This is an AIR conditioner and you cannot just plug that kind of a load into a solar panel.