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This is a tour with details of an off-grid solar power installation I worked on a few years ago. I go over a system diagram, show the system itself, and then talk about the safety features including breakers/fuses, lightning arrestors, and bonding equipment to ground.

This system includes 2100watts of solar panels, a 10kW diesel generator, two Outback FM-80 charge controllers, two Outback inverters, an Outback Mate, a Xantrex TMA-500 battery status monitor, and 6 4volt, 1104amphour Surrette/Rolls lead acid deep cycle batteries.

Thanks to Ottawa Solar Power (http://ottawasolarpower.com) for allowing me to use this installation in this off-grid solar power video.

For more on solar power, see:
http://rimstar.org/renewnrg/solarpwr.htm

- http://rimstar.org

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Hank explains the power of solar energy and describes how it may fit into our diversified energy future.

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Here I continue adding panels to my gridtie system with particular commentary on string voltages, top-mount clamp fastening systems and grounding.

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My solar setup part two of two.

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Check out a one-minute animated video that shows how a solar cell converts sunlight into electricity.

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http://www.askmisterwizard.com/Electricity/SolarPowerSystem/SolarPowerSystemPage01Full.htm Solar power system at AskMisterWizard.com, part 2. Safe installation and use of a domestic solar power system requires attention to grounding, fusing, ground fault isolation, and careful wiring procedures. This brief video clip shows the steps I took to keep everything safe. Click the link at the beginning of this text to see the related web page with additional material.

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http://www.askmisterwizard.com/Electricity/SolarPowerSystem/SolarPowerSystemPage01Full.htm Solar Power System at AskMisterWizard.com, Part 1. Building a solar power system for use at home requires understanding of 5 component parts: Solar Panels, Charge Controller, Storage Battery, Inverter, and wiring. This video clip shows how I mounted and wired all of those components in a system that generates 400 watts of continuous power in direct sunshine, and can deliver 2000 watts for periods of about an hour when demand is heavy. Click the link at the beginning of this text to see the related web page with additional material.

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I recently installed a 6.24KW solar panel array on my roof. This video documents the install, (including a time-lapse portion showing the entire roof install). Watch as the sun and clouds duke it out. Watch to find out who wins in the end.
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