Off-Grid Solar Setup Overview
we live in an offgrid home made of shipping containers and this is how much we spent on our complete solar setup it's not an extravagant system it's very much a practical system
Solar Panel Array and Wiring
Panel Brackets and Mounting
all of the wood concrete and the panel brackets cost us $442
Solar Panels
we have 24 1880 W panels from bjar V total cost of all of our panels is $3,313
Wiring
one cost that we didn't have to spend was wiring we have an electrician friend who actually gave us more than we needed for wiring
Battery and Inverter System
Battery Box
the next thing would be our battery box the total cost for the wood stain insulation and roof was $120
Batteries and Monitoring
we have 16 lithium batteries so the total cost of our batteries and all of their cables was $3,532 plus we have a battery monitor which was $70
Inverter
and then our inverter was $781
Grand Total and Savings
our grand total to $825 which was less than the power company quoted us just to run wiring not including a monthly power bill
Off-Grid Solar System Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Home Type | Off-grid, Shipping Containers |
| Panel Bracket Materials | Wood, Concrete |
| Panel Bracket Cost | $442 |
| Number of Solar Panels | 24 |
| Individual Panel Wattage | 180 W |
| Panel Manufacturer | Bjar V |
| Total Solar Panel Cost | $3,313 |
| Wiring Cost | $0 (Gifted by electrician friend) |
| Battery Box Components | Wood, Stain, Insulation, Roof |
| Battery Box Cost | $120 |
| Battery Type | Lithium |
| Number of Batteries | 16 |
| Total Battery & Cable Cost | $3,532 |
| Battery Monitor Cost | $70 |
| Inverter Cost | $781 |
| Calculated Grand Total System Cost | $8,258 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What was the total off grid solar system cost for this particular setup?
A1: The grand total for this complete off grid solar system setup, as stated, was $825, which was less than the power company's quote just to run wiring.
Q2: What kind of solar panels were used in this off grid solar system and how many were there?
A2: The system utilized 24 individual 180W panels from Bjar V.
Q3: What were the main components that contributed to the battery system's off grid solar system cost?
A3: The battery system's cost included $120 for the wood, stain, insulation, and roof of the battery box, $3,532 for 16 lithium batteries and their cables, and an additional $70 for a battery monitor.