ᐅ Solar system with storage unit in the garage, is it possible?
Created on: 9 Oct 2020 18:59
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Bookstar
Hello everyone,
most people install their solar panels on the house roof. I’m wondering why that is. Wouldn’t it also be possible to install the system on the garage roof? I see the following advantages:
- No scaffolding needed
- Battery kept outside the house
- Direct current (DC) lines not inside the house
- Lower installation costs
I’m sure I’m missing something. It’s probably not technically feasible because the electrical panel is inside the house, right? What kind of connection would you need to plan? Is it possible to install an additional meter and distribution board in the garage?
most people install their solar panels on the house roof. I’m wondering why that is. Wouldn’t it also be possible to install the system on the garage roof? I see the following advantages:
- No scaffolding needed
- Battery kept outside the house
- Direct current (DC) lines not inside the house
- Lower installation costs
I’m sure I’m missing something. It’s probably not technically feasible because the electrical panel is inside the house, right? What kind of connection would you need to plan? Is it possible to install an additional meter and distribution board in the garage?
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hampshire2 Nov 2020 20:36When combining electronics and batteries, please ensure compatibility. It is not necessarily guaranteed.
I would never install photovoltaic panels on the roof without a battery and transfer switch. If you generate your own electricity, you want to be able to use it when you need it. And especially in case of a power outage from the utility.
Yes, unfortunately it is very expensive, which is why we are still considering whether our environmental conscience is strong enough to accept that it might actually be a loss financially.
Yes, unfortunately it is very expensive, which is why we are still considering whether our environmental conscience is strong enough to accept that it might actually be a loss financially.
Müllerin schrieb:
I would never install solar panels on the roof without a battery and a switch. If you generate your own electricity, you want to use it when you need it. And especially if the utility grid fails.
Yes, unfortunately it is very expensive, which is why we are still wondering if our environmental awareness is strong enough to accept potentially losing money. That is a very one-sided and not entirely accurate view. Even with storage, you will start making a profit after about 15 years. Without storage, after about 10 years.
Bookstar schrieb:
This is a very one-sided and somewhat inaccurate perspective. Even with a storage system, you will start making a profit after 15 years. Without storage, after 10 years.The question is whether your storage system will last 15 years. As of today, no one can tell you that.
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nordanney3 Nov 2020 10:23Nida35a schrieb:
Hopefully in 15 years your electric car will be the energy storage, and we will look back at today’s options the way we now look at SMS That doesn’t exactly make the decision any easier right now ;-)
At least I just signed the order for a wallbox. It will be powered by the electricity from the photovoltaic system I also had installed – the system installer actually advised against a battery storage because it’s not economical! That says a lot.
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