EASIEST Off Grid Solar Power System Battery Bank

This is the easiest off-grid solar power system battery bank we have ever installed. If you are looking for a simple yet powerful DIY solar power system, this is for you. Our off-grid electrical system is easy to install, uses top-quality components, and requires very little maintenance.

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00:00 Introduction Off Grid Power
00:40 Solar Battery Bank
03:49 Solar Charge Controllers
06:00 Solar Buss Bars
08:11 Inverters
10:48 Cerbo GX Instalation
11:26 Wiring Solar System
27:49 Why Choose Battle Born Batteries

[andrewmacdonald]

As an electrician for 50 years, l am quite impressed by your setup. I will use the same setup except I will make individual shelves for the rows of batteries just incase I have to remove one for maintenance or replace. Nice job!!

[HolmesProspecting]

The real hero of this video is that shelf!

[stevelux]

A thing to note to the DIY installer for safety:
Not all wiring is rated for the 450 volts mentioned, or even the 300 volts he is using as mentioned near the beginning (after the 4 minute mark). Ensure you use wiring with insulation rated for 600v if you're doing the High voltage/Low current setup mentioned. The code is easy to find online and will help protect you and your investment.

[SuperCyril]

I love solar technology. Its the future of powering our homes. Off grid power, no power company required.

[stephensaines]

As an electronic tech, I've got to give you top marks for wiring cleanliness, a word that may seem odd to some, but it is *always* (with rare exceptions in audio and RF work) good practice in electronics and electrics for your wiring to be geometrically 'harmonious'. It means a tech can follow it at a glance. It also indicates 'zen' on the part of the installer, and therefore the function is much more likely to be same.

A note though on having especially your inverters mounted so high up: they produce a lot of heat. Being so close to the ceiling indicates need, especially in Summer, for through-wall fan assisted circulation, thermostat optional. In the winter, block off the external venting, and channel the heat down to you cats' sleeping area. You can use surplus 12VDC computer cooling fans, (series connect them to the right voltage) and connect them to a thermostat. A cheap surplus house thermostat will work just fine. The inverters et al will thank you, and maximum output will be increased. They work best close to run close to the freezing point. Your cats work best somewhat higher!

[dukeman]

You have installed a top shelf system which should meet your needs. You're quite fortunate to be sponsored, as the cost is over $20, 000.00 for the components alone (copper wire and connectors extra). It's plain to see you have a working knowledge installing the solar array and a strong grasp of the concept, job well done Martin and family, good luck and God bless..

[larrybell]

I really enjoy your videos and I’m happy that you now have a 48 volt system with lots of power to your home. May God bless you and your family. 🙏

[TK-]

Martin, you must be commended for creating this most comprehensive, detailed orientated set up for the Victron system. This video should be the gold standard for someone just starting to review the the Victron solution. I know the costs for this system are the highest of any other system out there, but this sets the benchmark for off grid solutions. Well done..

[dennisgray]

Great job and love the detail and links to the equipment you used. Just one thing I see wrong. MAJOR CODE VIOLATION THAT MUST BE FIXED. You cannot bond the neutral and ground together anyplace but the first disconnect, usually the main panel!!! They are bonded in your subpanel. You need to separate the grounds and neutrals in the sub panel and remove the bonding strap. This is a major safety issue that can cause current flow in the ground path.

[fyruiii]

I just started with solar. I bought a 3hour deep cycle battery. A 2000watt power inverter and 330watt panel (with plans to get more). We can power small appliances.
This setup you have is impressive.

[WY]

9 months later and I'm hoping things are still going good with this install Martin. you did a great job with this install and with this video!

[WelcomeToBlackMesa]

instead of mounting the batteries on top of each other it will really help to increase the life and safety by leaving space in between them to allow for better cooling during periods of high load. surprised to see this step missing seeing that this guy seems super well versed

[CoquiAudio]

Thank God you found out about the ground wire 😊

[JeepTJ-fgny]

The ‘square’ heads on the screws are called Robertson screws, popular in Canada, and are gaining popularity in other countries as patents expire. They put Phillips and slotted screws to shame for tourque and grip without stripping the head. Loved the video and clear steps; you are a natural story teller 😁

[LarryRichelli]

Here is something I don't understand. You pay almost $4000 for four battleborn batteries to make 48v. One can buy the EG4-LifePower4 Lithium Battery | 48V 100AH | Server Rack Battery for $1450. How does it make sense to do the battleborn over these? Oh I just realized that you are getting the BB batteries for free.

[denyou]

Your clear, unselfish, thorough, explanations are just off the chart. Based on this I plan to do exactly the same. Thanks brother!!!

[fisherus]

Marty, super job explaining how you built your solar system but, I really
don't understand why anyone would want to spend the huge cost for BattleBorn batteries for a 48V home solar system batterybank. They are primarily designed and used for RV solar systems of 12V or 24V. With the new server rack style batteries you could have had twice the amount of stored power at 20.4kW VS 10.2kW and up to 8K cycles VS 3-5. Additionally, you would have saved almost enough for one more 48V 100AMP battery. Granted, the batteries are heavier due to 4 times the size of power and storage but they also have serviceable cells that can be replaced down the road 10 years from now and will never degrade below 80%. Additionally, Vitron is well made however, for off grid use there are new hybrid inverter systems that have the chargers and inverter inside one unit. They are cheaper than Vitron and plug and play with battery monitoring built into them. You can build a system over 10, 000 Watts for $17K that will give you 61.2kW of battery bank storage. This includes solar panels, hybrid inverters, batteries and racking, wire, switch boxes, switches, combiner box, and miscellaneous. To buy a system like this installed by a solar sales & installation company would probably cost $60K. You can do it for less than a third of that and get a tax credit for 30% of your costs. That's $5, 100.00 so it would net cost under $12k if you have paid in at least that many dollars in taxes. Oops, I forgot, BattleBorn probably gave you the batteries for the endorsement!

[MJ-gejz]

That smoke check is always the most stressful thing with solar, even though you check all the wiring 1000 times! Great video!

[RumbaniNdhlovu]

I have zero solar installation experience, but I want to learn, and this video makes me feel like I can do it. Definitely need to understand the figures and what that means for my homes sockets and electronics but fam, this is nice.

[debbies]

WATCH YOUR VIDEO 3YEARS AGO, BOUGHT EVERYTHING FOR MY SYSTEM 10X 100 PANALS, OUTBACK 80, AIMMS 3000, 8 battle born 100, PREDITOR 9500 GEN PROPANE OR GAS, WAITING ON THE POLE MOUNT ROOF IS TOO FLAT, PATIENTLY GOING THROUGH STEP BY STEP TREE REMOVEL, AND FIREPROOF SYSTEMS ROOM JUST INCASE. THANKS FOR INSTRUCTION.