10-27-2022, 06:45 PM
Simon,
I think the best way to start is probably to have very specific parameters/priorities.
This will help assure that any information provided will go to helping you, versus merely "throwing spaghetti" to see what sticks.
For starters, your budget and whether you prefer to get the most kWh for your money -- or you're more concerned about things like warranty and trusted-brands, etc.
For example, some people are less about the cost and far more about buying a product that is exceptionally reliable. Those people typically buy Battle Born batteries. Some other people look for the best trade-off and they are willing to do a lot of hands-on work to create their own battery banks; those people often buy used EV batteries. Another group prefers something in between where they buy new cells and combine with their own BMS (as Jack has done).
The same goes for your inverter; if it were me, I'd go with something similar to Jack's Growatt or the inexpensive no-name alternatives. They all have similar quality materials and they are so inexpensive that if one doesn't last or has issues, the cost to replace is less than going a step-up in price.
The more parameters you can provide, the easier it will be to share information that is valuable to you, with less noise or wasted effort.
Does that make sense?
I think the best way to start is probably to have very specific parameters/priorities.
This will help assure that any information provided will go to helping you, versus merely "throwing spaghetti" to see what sticks.
For starters, your budget and whether you prefer to get the most kWh for your money -- or you're more concerned about things like warranty and trusted-brands, etc.
For example, some people are less about the cost and far more about buying a product that is exceptionally reliable. Those people typically buy Battle Born batteries. Some other people look for the best trade-off and they are willing to do a lot of hands-on work to create their own battery banks; those people often buy used EV batteries. Another group prefers something in between where they buy new cells and combine with their own BMS (as Jack has done).
The same goes for your inverter; if it were me, I'd go with something similar to Jack's Growatt or the inexpensive no-name alternatives. They all have similar quality materials and they are so inexpensive that if one doesn't last or has issues, the cost to replace is less than going a step-up in price.
The more parameters you can provide, the easier it will be to share information that is valuable to you, with less noise or wasted effort.
Does that make sense?