By mtvSolar | June 3, 2016 | Category mtvSolar
+ run your electric hot water heater too! A typical grid tied solar system will generate power for use in the home first, with extra power being sent back to the grid. However, if the power goes out, the solar power also shuts down. With a battery system your solar keeps working, and the hybrid… Continue Reading Charge Your Tesla With Solar Power – Even OffGrid!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 8, 2016 | Category mtvSolar
This 3.42kW array consists of 12 SolarWorld 285w modules coupled to Schneider MPPT charge controller. There is a 25.8kWh battery bank and Schneider 6kW inverter to provide power during grid failure. A 10kW generator kicks in to charge the batteries if they run low during an outage.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 9, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
System is complete, click here for updated blog entry!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | November 11, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
This completely off-grid system located in Buckhannon, WV consists of a Schneider XW6848, 4 210aH batteries, 60-150 charge controller and generator. It’s just right to keep the lights on and well pump running!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | October 21, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
This battery backup system in Shenandoah Junction, WV consists of 12 SolarWorld 285w modules tied to an Outback 80-150 MPPT Charge Controller for 3.420kW array capacity. There are two Outback Radians, an 8048 and 4048, for combined load capability of 12kW to satisfy the well pump surge requirements. The DEKA Unigy battery bank stores 26kWh… Continue Reading Grid-Tied Battery Backup in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | October 16, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
This 3.3kW completely off-grid system installed in a shipping container has been reliably supplying power to a remote cabin for over a year now. It consists of 12 SolarWorld 275w modules, Schneider 6848 inverter, Schneider MPPT 80-600 charge controller, and an 8kW generator for extra power when needed. The battery bank consists of 16 DEKA… Continue Reading 100% Off-Grid System Running Over a Year!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | October 8, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
Introducing our compact solar powered generator. Our smallest battery backup system yet, this custom-built “super critical loads” model contains an Outback Radian inverter, Outback charge controller and 12kWh of Made-in-USA battery capacity. It can utilize 3.42kW of solar via twelve SolarWorld 285w modules. Completely contained in a weatherproof enclosure, it can be installed outside of… Continue Reading mtvSolar’s Exclusive All-In-One Solar Generator
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | September 4, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
Introducing mtvSolar’s “Super Critical Loads” battery backup systems, an affordable alternative to a full size battery system. These entry level battery backup systems have enough power to keep your refrigerator, well pump and some lights operational. During normal operation the utility or optional solar will keep the batteries topped up and ready. If you’re off-grid,… Continue Reading Keep your water flowing and refrigerator cold during power failures
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | September 2, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
This customer in West Virginia has a stack of 3 Schneider XW6848s, 3 MPPT Charge Controllers coupled to a 9.9kW solar array, 22kW generator and 1600aH of battery storage. This real life snapshot shows how they are generating all the power they need to fully charge their batteries and run their home, yet still have… Continue Reading Solar, Batteries and grid sell-back, all at the same time!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | August 4, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
Mountain View Solar recently completed our largest off grid system to date. The power system consists of six 8000 watt Outback Radian Inverters, 12 Morningstar 80 amp charge controllers to handle the 48 kW of SolarWorld 320 watt modules on the roof, and an 1800aH Unigy II battery bank. That’s 48kW of continuous power and… Continue Reading Largest Off-Grid System To Date
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