Off Grid Solar Electric Power System | Stand Alone Solar How-To Info

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Xantrex Inverter and MX60 Controllers link to OutBack E-Panels

The off grid solar power system to the left is
known as a stand alone system. Uses solar
modules or a small generator for its power source.
It is capable of providing 2,000 watts of 120 volt AC
house hold electricity. The power panel in this
image is able to power a large double door
refrigerator with built in ice-maker while powering a
5,000 BTU A/C unit. The battery bank size and the
amount of solar power available limits the run time.

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Note the items starting at the top left going clockwise.

2000 watt Xantrex PROsine true sine wave inverter powered by 12 volts DC current.
Residential conduit box to protect the large DC cables and to comply with the NEC
and the International Builders Code.
Xantrex DC breaker and wiring panel used to disconnect the inverter power supply
and overload protection.
DC breaker box (QO type) used to disconnect the charge controller from the battery
bank.
Outback MX60 Charge Controller down converts higher DC voltages to lower voltages
using MPPT technology.
DC breaker box (QO type) used to disconnect the solar electric array from the charge
controller.
AC power breaker box with main breaker.
Small outdoor AC outlet box.