Solar Energy
About Solar Energy - Read
This First
Solar energy can be used for
anything from a trickle battery charger to a whole house system.
Our small 5 watt and 30 watt solar panels are 5 to 6 volt, and our 60
watt panels are 12
volt. We use only 60 watt panels as they are easy to ship via UPS
and because we get volume prices on purchasing only one size.
Only a small 5 watt system will only need just the solar panel without
batteries or a solar controller.
Batteries are required so power can be provided when the sun is not
shinning. All but the 5 watt system will require a solar
controller to keep the batteries from over charging as the solar panels
will overcharge and damage batteries. An inverter must be used to
power 120 volt or 240 volt house voltage. The inverter converts
12, 24, or 48 volts DC voltage to 120 or 240 volts AC voltage.
Only very large
systems over 3,000 watts will use a 240 volt inverter to power both 240
and 120 volt loads. Keep in mind that a 12 volt current is
always 10 times the current at 120 volts and that the proper size wires
must be used to handle the high 12 volt current. Using 24 or 48
volts will require smaller battery and inverter input wires and is best
for larger systems. At least a 960
watt system with at least a 3,000 watt inverter will be required to
provide 50% to 80% of the 120 volt power for a house. The 3,000
watt inverter will need to be supplied with wire capable of
supplying about 300 amps if using 12 volts, and if using 24 volts the
wire will only need to supply 150 amps. The proper solar
controller with the
proper relays and batteries capable of supplying the high current will
also be needed. Our deluxe solar controller is capable of
automatically changing the the power source from solar or house power
as needed with the proper wiring of loads you want powered with
solar. There is more information on solar controllers, inverters,
and
batteries below. Make sure you read our entire page below before
ordering. Before installing a solar system you should take
every step possible to use less power such as replacing all light bulbs
with florescent or LED bulbs. These bulbs are available
below. Tax
credits may be available in your area for installing solar
systems. The federal tax credit has many restrictions and must be
an on grid system which is very expensive and in most cases is not
worth the extra cost. Contact your government agencies to see
what tax credits
may be available in your area. To help you to select
the proper system for your needs see the table below.
Power Needed
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Solar
Panels Required
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Solar
Controller Needed
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Inverter
Needed
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6
or 12
Volt Batteries Needed
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5
Watts 5 Volt
For a trickle battery charger
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1
for 5 to 6 volts, or 2 in series for 12 volts
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None
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None
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None
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30
Watts 5 Volt
For small emergency power
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1
for 5 to 6 volts, or 2 for 12 volts |
SCB
if using two panels in series to get 12 volts.
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200
Watt
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None
or 1
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60
Watts 12 volt
For emergency power and lights
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1
60
Watt
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SCB
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200
Watt
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1
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120
Watts
For emergency power, lights, and small appliances
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2
60
Watt
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SCB
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400
Watt
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1 or
2
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240
Watts
For emergency power, lights, and small appliances
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4
60
Watt
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SCD
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400
to 800 Watt
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2 to
4
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480
Watts
For emergency power, lights, and small and some
large appliances
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8
60
Watt
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SCD
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1,200
to 2,000 Watt
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4 to
8
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960
Watts
For 50 to 80% of whole house power except high power
loads such as central air, kitchen range, and clothes dryer.
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16
60 Watt
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SCD2
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2,000
to 3,000 Watt
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8 to
12
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1920
Watts
For 80 to 100% of whole house power except high power
loads such as central air, kitchen range, and clothes dryer.
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32
60 Watt |
SCD4 |
4,000
to 6,000 Watt |
16
to 24
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power high power 240 volt loads a 4,000 watt or high system will be
needed with at least an 8,000 watt 240 volt inverter. |
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Solar Panels
All our solar panels are high
quality Mono Crystalline solar panels and come with a Limited Life-time
warranty. All our solar panels include
the aluminum mounting brackets, and bolts and nuts needed for
installation.
Mounting screws needed for mounting are not included.
Solar Controllers
We manufacture our own Solar
Controllers which are all Micro Controller controlled and provide
many features not found on any other controllers. All
our
controllers come with heavy duty steel enclosures with multiple
knockouts. They are all for indoor use only, can be instaled on
12, 24 or 48 volt DC systems using 6 or 12 volt batteries. The
wattage or current
should not be exceeded so make sure you order the proper controller for
the wattage of your solar panels. For example, a 960 watt system
of solar panels that is wired 24 volts will only require 40 amps but
because it is a 960 watt system you should use the model SCD2
controller as the model SCD is only rated for 480 watts. Our
basic controller is a low
cost controller for systems up to 140 Watts or 10 amps. It has
indicator lights to indicate the battery voltage, low battery warning,
and solar charge off when
the
batteries are fully charged. Our deluxe controllers
have indicator lights to indicate, battery
voltage, night, and solar power off.
They also have a circuit to automatically disconnect the solar power
and
connect the house grid power to the AC load if the battery voltage is
low
and then automatically connect the solar power and disconnect the house
grid power when the batteries are
partially charged again. An optional relay is required for this
option. This system prevents the
batteries from excessive discharging,
which shortens the life of the batteries, and also protects the
inverter from low voltage and shutting off and not coming back on and
other low voltage problems. Some inverters shut off and do not
come
back on until they are manually reset when the input voltage is below
11 volts, and some inverters will turn off and on when the voltage is
low which may damage some AC loads.
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Basic Solar Controller
Model SCB
For up to 140 Watts or 10 amps. Comes with one 10 amp relay on
the circuit board.
Model
SCB Features
Solid State
Micro controller Controlled Electronic
Circuitry.
Light
Emitting Diodes Display Battery Voltage, Low Voltage, and Charge Off.
Heavy Duty
Steel Enclosure with 1/2" and 3/4" Knock Outs and Cord Connector.
Limited
Life-Time Warranty.
30 Day
Satisfaction Guaranty.
Model SCB Specifications:
INPUT
VOLTAGE: 12 VOLTS DC
OUTPUT CURRENT:
10
AMPS.
MAX
CONTROLLER:
HEAVY DUTY STEEL - INDOOR USE ONLY
CAPACITY: UP TO
140 WATTS
DIMENSIONS: 4" x 4" x 1.5"
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Deluxe Solar Controller
Model SCD
For up to 550 Watts or 40 amps. Comes with one 40 amp relay on
the circuit board.
12 volts DC Only
Model
SCD Features
Solid State
Micro Controller Controlled Electronic
Circuitry.
Light
Emitting Diodes Display Battery Voltage, Low Voltage, Solar Charge Off,
and Solar Power Off.
Optional
Relay Kit Available for Automatic Power Source Switching form Solar to
House Grid Power when Battery Voltage is Low.
Heavy Duty
Steel Enclosure with 1/2" and 3/4" Knock Outs and Cord Connector.
Limited
Life-Time Warranty.
30 Day
Satisfaction Guaranty.
Model SCD Specifications:
INPUT
VOLTAGE: 12 VOLTS DC
OUTPUT CURRENT:
40
AMPS.
MAX
CONTROLLER:
HEAVY DUTY STEEL - INDOOR USE ONLY
CAPACITY: UP TO
540 WATTS
DIMENSIONS: 4" x 4" x 1.5"
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Deluxe Solar Controller
Model SCD2
For up to 960 Watts or 70
amps. Comes with one 70 amp relay.
Same Features as model
SCD.
Dimensions 4" x 4" x 1.5"
Specify 12, 24, or 48 volt when ordering.
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Deluxe Solar Controller
Model SCD4
For up to 1,680 Watts or 140
amps. Comes with two 70 amp relays.
Same Features as model
SCD.
Dimensions 6" x 6" x 4"
Specify 12, 24, or 48 volt when ordering.
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Deluxe Solar Controller
Model SCD8
For up to 3,360 Watts or 280
amps. Comes with four 70 amp relays.
Same Features as model
SCD.
Dimensions 6" x 8" x 4"
Specify 12, 24, or 48 volt when ordering.
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Deluxe Solar Controller
Model SCD10
For up to 5,040 Watts or 420
amps. Comes with six 70 amp relays.
Same Features as model
SCD.
Dimensions 8" x 12" x 4"
Specify 12, 24, or 48 volt when ordering.
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Solar Controller Relay Kit
Model SCR1
12 volt DC coil with 30 amp
120 volt AC SPDT contacts. Comes with instructions
and wired with a 10
ft cord to connect to Solar Controller. For automatic switching
of the AC power source. Use with at least a 3,000 Watt
Inverter. Must be installed in an AC Power Box or Load Center.
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Other Relays and Load
Centers (Breaker Panels) Available Soon.
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Inverters
An inverter must be used to power
120 volt or 240 volt house loads. The inverter converts the 12,
24, or 48
volt DC voltage to 120 or 240 volt AC
voltage. Only very large systems over 3,000 watts will use a 240
volt
inverter to power both 240 and 120 volt loads. Keep
in mind that a 12 volt current is
always 10 times the current at 120 volts and that the proper size wires
must be used to handle the high 12 volt current. Using 24 or 48
volts
will require smaller battery and inverter input wires and is best for
larger systems. At least a 960
watt system with at least a 3,000 watt inverter will be required to
provide 50% to 80% of the 120 volt power for a house. The 3,000
watt inverter will need to be supplied with wire capable of
supplying about 300 amps if using 12 volts, and if using 24 volts the
wire will only need to supply 150 amps. The inverter
typically has 2 to 4 times the
power capability of the solar panels so that it can supply power to
higher power loads as needed such as a refrigerator, washer, or kitchen
appliances. The solar current is the charging current only and is
the solar watts divided by the system voltage.
There are two types of inverters.
Most inverters are low cost modified sign wave and are
what you should use in most cases. These are off grid inverters
which are not connected to your house power. Any AC loads must be
connected only to the solar power or house power but not both at the
same time. True sign wave inverters are more expensive and may be
off grid or on grid inverters. An on grid system is required
along with many other restrictions to get
the federal and
some other tax credits. Contact your government agencies to see
what
tax credits may be available in your area. We are a delaer for
AIMS POWER and we have inverters for every application including RV,
auto, construction, and solar. See AIMS POWER for models and
specifications at www.aimscorp.net
and then hit the back button to return to our website.
Our 2 most popular models for
larger solar systems are shown below.
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5000 Watt,
24Vdc Input Modified Sine Wave Power Inverter
Model # PWRINV5K24W
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for details and specifications.
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3000 Watt Pure
Sine Wave Inverter 24 Volt - New compact and lightweight model!
Model #
PWRI300024S
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deltails and specifications.
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Batteries
The batteries must be capable of
storing and supplying the proper power to the inverter. You will
need to use 12 volt batteries or two 6 volt batteries in series to get
12 volts, or four 6 volt or two 12 volt to get 24 volts, or eight 6
volt or four 12 volt to get 48 volts. The number of batteries
needed depends on the size of
the solar system, inverter, and load desired to supply.
Sams Club and Costco have 6 volt Golf Cart
batteries in most areas that are a very good battery for solar storage
and are the battery we recommend. Batteries are costly and a
battery life saver (BLS) should be used on all batteries. Every
home should not be without one. See Below.
Battery Life Saver
(BLS)
What is The Battery Life Saver electronic
device?
The BLS is a patented electronic device that brings old and
weak batteries back to life, restores functioning batteries to a like new condition, and extends battery life by
keeping batteries from losing capacity and life due to the main cause
of battery failure which is the buildup of lead sulfate on the battery
plates.
Why is The Battery Life Saver electronic device needed?
75% to 80% of lead acid batteries fail prematurely because of
formation of lead sulfate on the plates. These crystals cause batteries
to become unusable at approximately one-third of their natural life.
The Battery Life Saver electronic device dissolves the lead sulfate
crystals.
How Does it Work?
Using breakthrough square wave technology, The Battery Life
Saver electronic device sends a frequency signal to each crystal of
lead sulfate, causing it to dissolve into lead and sulfuric acid. This
restores the battery to its original condition and allows the
electrical charge to be drawn from the battery.
Benefits of Using The Battery Life Saver electronic device.
It makes old batteries as good as new. It keeps new
batteries like new, saving time and
money. With The Battery Life Saver electronic device, more power
is available from your battery and you need less power to charge
it. By reducing the number of batteries that get thrown away and
put in landfills, the Battery Life Saver electronic device protects the
environment.
The Battery Life Saver electronic device Can be Used in Several
Different Ways:
Connecting and using the Battery Life Saver is very easy, just
connect it and forget it! Only one device is needed per battery system.
The device works off of the power of the battery
(the system should be charged regularly), and therefore does not
have to be plugged into AC power. All of the units come with two
leads(wires) just like jumper cables. Simply connect the red wire to
the main positive battery terminal and the black wire to the main
negative battery terminal. Some units are equipped with alligator type
clips and others come with eye rings for permanent attachment to the
batteries.
• To restore a dead or
barely usable battery, connect the Battery Life Saver
electronic device to the battery, along with your battery charger. The Battery Life Saver will gradually rejuvenate
the battery or battery system with every cycle(charge and
discharge). With the Battery Life Saver connected, fully charge
the battery, then discharge the battery (the BLS operates from the
power of the battery, thus you can use the BLS to discharge the
battery). This process can take a couple
cycles or many cycles depending on the condition and size of the battery or battery system.
• To
maximize battery life, connect the
Battery Life Saver electronic device to your new battery or battery
system and let it be!
• To maintain working batteries,
install the Battery Life Saver electronic device on your
battery or on a bank of batteries. It rejuvenates the batteries
while it is in service. This causes more power to be available from the
battery and causes less power to be needed to charge the battery. This
is the best way to extend the life of your batteries. It’s like having
a brand new battery every time you use it.
We are stocking the models below
but we have many different models
available for
different types and voltages of battery systems including 12, 24, 36,
42, 72,
84, 96, 120, 144, and 156 volt DC systems. Call or email for more
information on the other models. Please provide the voltage and
application when contacting us.
For 12 and 24 volt battery
systems. Also ideal for use with a battery charger to rejuvenate
unusable batteries. Comes with alligator type battery clips for
attachment. This is the best BLS model to rejuvenate old
batteries. Comes with two 3/8" eye rings.
Can be installed permanently by replacing the alligator clips with the 3/8"
eye rings for
attachment to the battery terminals.
BLS-12/24-B..........$129.95
Call to order.
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For 48 volt renewable
energy battery banks or use with battery powered vehicles.
Ideally mounted full time to constantly keep the batteries in optimum
condition. The system should be charged regularly. Comes with
3/8" eye rings for attachment to the battery terminals. (Use
model BLS-48B for 48 volt golf carts)
BLS-48-A...............$139.95
Call to order.
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For 72 Volt
NEV's (Gem, Ford
Think, or Zenn) or 72 volt battery systems. Ideally mounted full
time to constantly keep the batteries in optimum condition. The
system should be charged regularly. Comes with 3/8" eye rings for
attachment to the battery terminals. ON/OFF switch included.
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Wires and Wiring
The wires from battery to battery
and to the
inverter must be large enough to supply the proper current to the
inverter and are usually much larger than the wires from the solar
panels to
the controller and batteries as these wires only carry the charging
current. On larger systems it may be easier and more cost
effective to use multiple wires in parallel instead of one large
wire. For example, if you need 120 amps you can use
four #10 wires instead of one #2 wire. Using multiple
wires to the solar panels and batteries allows you to wire the them in
groups of 4 to 12 depending on the voltage and wire size. Always
locate the batteries, solar controler, and inverter as close as
possible and within just a few feet. Before
purchasing wire you need to know which inverter you are using and the
DC and AC current and voltage. Using a higher DC
voltage saves money on wire as the current is lower, but on smaller
systems it is best to use 12 volts. A 24 volt system uses half
the current of the 12 volt system and a 48 volt system uses half the
current of a 24 volt system. The batteries and solar panels are
wired in series to get the desired voltage. For example, if you
want a 24 volt system four 6 volt batteries or two 12 volt solar
panels in series will create a 24 volt system. These will be
connected in parallel to others as needed for higher capacities.
You can purchase
wire at your local electrical supply or hardware store. Check the
current rating of the wire before you purchase.
Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
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Florescent Bulbs
Provide the
same light for about 1/4 the power
Package of eight 60 Watt bulbs that use only 13 Watts
Model B1
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LED Bulbs
Provide the same light for
about 1/10 the power
Package of three 15 Watt bulbs that use only 1.5 Watts
Model B2
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