Complete Off-Grid Solar System With Batteries for Homes - EG4 6000XP for $12,340

In this video, I'm diving deep into the setup of a large, complete off-grid solar system with batteries, specifically featuring the EG4 6000XP. We have 10kWh of daily power consumption, which requires 30kWh of battery storage and 7200W of solar panels.

Whether planning to power a whole house off-grid or just looking for a reliable backup, this guide has all the details you'll need, from pricing to installation.

What You'll Learn:
- Daily Power Consumption: Understand the energy needs of a typical off-grid home and how to plan your solar setup efficiently.

- Sizing the Solar Array: Learn how to optimally size and connect solar panels to maximize the 6000XP's capacity and keep your batteries charged.

- Battery and Wiring Essentials: Learn to choose the right battery size and wiring for safe and efficient energy storage.

- Cost Breakdown: I'll share the total cost of setting up a complete off-grid solar system, giving you insights on how to plan your budget effectively.

[bobmonztr]

I spent 23000 USD, 8kw inverter, 48kw battery, 12kw solar, 9kw generator with 180 hours per tank which I haven't used since the day after I replaced the faulty inverter, Jinko 465watt panels that produce 105 watts in overcast with a peak of 569w. I use 14.6 kw a day. 6kw for fridge, freezer, lights, cpu tv modem, and 8.6 kw for a 350-watt heater. Really cold days I add 1kw with 2 short 20 min blasts with the 1500watt heater +6c. The 1500w heater can eat up 36kw a day solo. If it snows where you live, vertical mount south facing bi facial solar is the way to go.

[tonylozano]

fabulous, great detail. I'm planning a small system for my detached garage, to charge my Mustang with 240v and some woodworking equipment. My plan 4 Jinko 390W for $560, 2 EG4 48V 100AH batteries for $2, 800 and the EG4 6000XP for $1, 500, parts estimated around $700 for a total $5, 560. Thanks again.

[bobwhat]

Thanks for this video. I'm Midwestern US with reliable grid, but we do have storms. The record ice storm is 7 days no power and on gas generator. Very difficult to find fuel station open.
Starting out with a 6000xp and 1 48v battery for longer term emergency well water for us and livestock. More batts and some panels as funds allow.
Just got your book. Like how its starting with basic equation and tool descriptions. No talking above the solar novice.

[guirodamis]

Hi, thanks for your video 🙏🏿 I have EG4 6000xp inverter, and EG4 power pro 48v 280ah lithium batterie and my total use is like 800w only but the battery keeps draining out quickly 😢 can you please help ? My country is hot 90 to 103 degree heat what is the recommended size of wires? Please 🙏🏿

[roslynandbobchauvin]

Great video. I'm looking for an inverter that is not grid tied (no need to sell back power to the utility).
What I'm looking for is support for and auto switching between:

Normal mode: utility >> eg4-18kpv >> home panel
Outage mode: utility >> utility outage >> eg4-18kpv >> generator >> battery >> home panel

Solar panels are not going to work well (too much shade), so I'm focusing on a smooth transition from the local utility to small battery w/ a generator for battery recharge. Any recommendations for this kind of setup?

[miloradpopovicflyer]

Hi,
When you say 32500Wh Li battery, how many batteries is that actually??
Can you please give an example?

[jamesevans]

Make sure when you size your wire the ocpd is rated for that temperature many are only rated at 75 degrees

[bobcole]

Also you don't need the transfer switch with 6000xp, if you have grid available for backup you just add it to the grid connection in the inverter for any power you need over what your system can supply

[darylw]

Thank you for the instruction videos. I am just starting to go through them. I have 1700W in solar panels and I would like to supplement the house using them with a 48V battery system with no feed back to the grid. But I would like the option to use the grid to charge the batteries if necessary. Here in the state of Georgia we get plenty of sun and cloudy days.

[gregoryeconomou]

This is awesome!, Can I use the same diagram for a creek I have running through my property? Just replacing the solar panels?

[dpark]

Great video. I am about to install a similar setup without the generator . What are the breaker and fuse requirements?

[bobcole]

I intend to add a ground rod at the array and only connect pos/neg wires to inverter. If lightning struck the array or frame I'd want to keep it isolated and not have it go through the inverter.

[casanellorto]

Hi Nick, great video! Makes it very clear. I am currently searching for a good off-grid system for my house. One of the companies I had contact with mentioned that an off-grid system takes more maintenance then a system connected to a grid. Do you have any idea why that would be?

[nelsochr]

How do you connect the two-wire start/stop connections on the inverter to the ATS on that generator?

[Darren-C]

Hey boss. These are just the calculations I needed. Thanks for the explanation! I’m building a larger electrical mobile unit out of an enclosed trailer I’ve converted to be powered by the 6000xp with 10.2kwh server no alternator charge tied. My biggest question is grounding the system in a mobile application with no grid tie. Is grounding to the frame fine because of wood blocks and rubber tires. Or do I need to tie the ground to a rod at every location. I’m worried times I’ll be around pavement only. Thanks again boss!!

[kevinott-olry]

Hi, I would like to build a system in stages, do to limited finances . First I need to run a large refrigerator freezer and a well pump ( 1.6 hp ) . I was thinking a 6000 inverter. How many panels and batteries do you advise I start with? I live in Sicily.

[alibaig]

can i use mppt charge controller on 1.2kw hybrid inverter...???

[Fentohang]

Please explain what materials and sizes of PV, baterai LIFo4, SPD, MCB DC, MCB AC, MCCB are needed for a 48 volt 3000 watt hybrid inverter?

[clemarkstheone.]

Thank you for calculating the previous question i asked for.

[eugen-m]

I follow you with interest and I have a question. do you know the market penetration of photovoltaic panels with multijunction cells?. and if they can be bought from a certain distributor.