DIY 2000 watt, 24v Solar Power System w/ LiFePO4 Batteries

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[xavierbreath]

I bought this guys book on Amazon. Just to give him my money. He has taught me so much.

[popsoldboats]

I will be 50 this year and I am learning something new.Thank you young man.

[adamredden]

Built this system at our of grid cabin and it is working wonderfully. Built a 24v 150ah battery from individual cells. Made a rookie mistake though....hooked to (4) 320W panels in series and didn't take into account the open circuit voltage, so it was over 150 volts a bit. Unhooked one panel until my Y branch connectors arrive and I can hook up in series and parallel. No harm done though. Thanks for all your videos man!

[katarinadicamella]

When I build my own conversion I'm gonna use this, I'll feel safe go off grid for EVER!!

[billr]

I'm a 75 yoa DIYer who is starting my first conversion build. Along the way I found how this 'may' be applied to my home electrical savings to save some money. I am floored by the price some of the conversion experts put on their electrical products. I am so thankful that I found your channel...subscribed!!!

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*Video Table of Contents:*
Total Cost of the system: 3:16
How to build it: 4:34
How to series connect battle born batteries: 5:58
Charge profile for battle borns used in a 24v system: 8:29
Final Installation!: 9:12
Taking apart my tesla battery: 9:35



The battle borns were provided for free to make this video.

[planecrazyish]

Will, what can I say? You are my one stop shop for ALL things solar. I've been a subscriber for a long while and your videos, never disappoint. You're always to the point, tell us the stuff we really need to know AND understand. I have a need to fully understand things and you present things in a way that is fully understandable. Your website is packed with info that is 100% relevant and unbelievably helpful. From technical know-how to pricing, you cover it all! I wish you all the best and am so glad for the success you're enjoying, it is well deserved. I am in New Zealand and planning to go rural and off the grid, in the not too distant future. You are providing me, with everything I need, in terms of solar, to make this possible. Many thanks buddy, I truly appreciate it, as I am sure all your followers do! keep up the great work.

[synthetichumanoid]

Hi all! I´m trying to build a "solar farm" I grow indoor whit led systems but the energy consumption increased a bit, I have a full house whit 7 divisions but i only use kitchen whit one indoor tent whit 2000w and the living room whit 2 screens and a desktop computer. When i used my irradiator before building the tent I was spending around 160 dollars per month only whit fridge, computer Heather and 3 lamps occasionally used, bathroom, bedroom and small lamp near computer. Now whit the tent the electric gear are bit more vast, fans, extractor, led lamps, weather control stuff, ac, fans. That´s why I found this channel I was thinking in have beside totally organic grows free energy! This system seams to be the best super cool solution!! Bless you! Brilliant!!. A system like this can be adapted to tent cultures and small gardens wonderful!. I would love to try this setup in a growing lab using only leds up to 4000w but the idea its save energy for those raining days to avoid a crop fiasco!. Super cool video!! Thank you for sharing!

[jeremygrillo]

My friend the fact you share this knowledge is selfless.
Thank you.

[samsarahomesteader]

Dude, youre a genius! ive been reseaching this for a while and your video is by far the best recap of all best practices. Plus, you give the parts and links. Im heading to your site now. You rock, man!

[Wheres_Bobby]

Will, I like the use of the Battle Born batteries. This is something us common folk can use and build our system with.

[airborne]

I built this exact set up for a 500 s.f cabin and garage in NW Wisconsin. I have 1600W of panels and 2 BB batteries. I also added a charger and automatic transfer switch. Crazy power at the cabin. Fridge, vacuum, TV, Kurig, etc. On nice summer days, I charge our golf cart and have even charged our Tesla Model 3 when the sun is high. It is a beast. My board looks identical other than like I said I have added an automatic transfer switch and a 4 bank charger (I went with a 4 bank for future if I add 2 more BB batteries). It's amazing and I have never had a wire even get warm. The inverter fan rarley comes on. Maybe a few seconds when fridge kicks in or when Kurig reaches peak. So it's nice and quiet. The ll in one units form what i understand the fans run constant.

[jenna]

I feel smart when I watch your videos. I try so hard to understand it too !! LOL Great video

[EOFugate]

Dude - your "on board" installs are getting cleaner and cleaner. Badass. Thank you for this one, this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to add four 305w Canadien Solar panels and call it a day. I'm saving the money until the next van build, then I'm buying it all and installing it all there. Thanks again, I'll be coming back to this video fo

[Camboge]

I'm learning alot from your videos. You're the best DIY solar power teacher on YouTube! I love your battery vids too, I'm on a budget so building my own battery packs will really help out.

[georgemaze]

Thanks again for outstanding video on 24v.
I used 12v systems for my home because it the only thing (12v) available for me at the auto parts store .
I'm a many time seasonal hurricane survival, I am doing my best to keep up on
Solar Energy. 🐵😀☺

[iandale]

Will, just finished wiring mine 30 mins ago copying yours except Renogy batteries. Even precharged the capacitors 😉 Thanks a bunch.

[tombouie]

I just read half your book. Your videos & your book is amazingly consistent and both keeps it simple as possible/practical. Thks
I thinks I'll use a buck-boost DCtoDC converter so I can power just about any DC appliance and grid ACtoDC battery charger.

[HousewifeInTheWoods]

You are literally my solar hero ♡ thank you for these videos.... 5 years off grid and struggeling to understand my 12 volt solar and want to up to 24.... these vids help more than you know

[TinyLiving]

Will, love your vids, but please remember we are trying to keep up with you so when you say "This" and "That" as you move your hand quickly around the system (and you talk fast) then we don't always know what the "this" or "that" you refer to is. So we can miss a whole sentence that way. I love your explanations you really teach us well & I don't want to miss a thing you say! Another great video filled with information, education & inspiration. Thank you!