Solar panels are made up of solar photovoltaic cells that are made up of layers of Silicon and Phosphorus, which are used to convert the Sun’s energy into electricity. The energy from the sun is composed of photons which are converted by the cells of the solar panels into consumable electrical energy. After the discovery of the photovoltaic effect a century ago, the concept of solar power or solar energy became popular. Further, people decided to achieve sustainable development, they looked for a renewable source of energy and nothing is better than solar energy.
Solar panels are used in various different applications, starting from basic remote power systems to providing electricity in residential houses to large solar power plants for industries. They are particularly crucial equipment if you are planning to live off-grid in the countryside since grid power may not be available there.
Although solar panels save a lot of money since they reduce electricity bills in the long term, they are quite costly to buy. So people end up in a dilemma, wondering if their solar panel meets their requirement. Solar panels should be bought only if their price and features are directly proportional to each other. This article looks at some of the off-grid solar panel systems that are for sale to see if solar panels are a good investment.
Off-grid solar panel systems for sale
- Complete Off-Grid Solar Kit –– MPP LV2424 2,400W / 120V / 24VDC [2.56Kwh – 5.12Kwh Battery Bank] + 800 Watts Solar | Off-Grid, Mobile, Backup [HBK-2] — This solar kit consists of a 2,400W Continuous / 4,800W Surge – Pure Sine Inverter, a built-in AC Battery Charger (60A), a built-in Solar PV Charger Controller (80A), circuit breakers/temp protection/custom charge profiles, and an automatic transfer switch (if grid power is available). This solar kit can be expanded as well. It is priced at $2759.
- Complete Off-Grid Solar Panel Kit — 4,000W 120/240V Output / 12VDC [Choose Battery Bank] + 600 Watts Solar | Off-Grid, Mobile, Backup [OGK-8]— A 1×4,000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger (12V Split-Phase 120/240V Output) – 2-Year Warranty, a 3 x 200 Watt 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panels – 25-Year Power Output Warranty, a choice of 12V Battery Bank: 2 x LiFePO4 – 10-Year Warranty – or 2 x AGM – 5-Year Warranty, a1 x 60A MPPT Charge Controller – 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 VDC MPPT ETL Listed to UL 458, a 1 x 10AWG, Solar Extension Cables PV, approx. 10ft, SET, a 1 x 10AWG, Solar Extension Cables PV, approx. 50ft, SET, RED, fuse and fuse holders, a PV Quick Disconnect, 3 x Sets of Mounting Z-Bracket Sets (for both panels), and 1 x 15A Inline Fuse Holder with Fuse. It is priced at $4289.
- Complete Off-Grid Solar Panel Kit — 6,000W 120/240V Output / 48VDC [9.2Kwh Lithium Powerwall Battery ] + 2,190 Watts Solar | [HBK-6]–– A1 x 6,000W Continuous Split Phase Output [120/240V] – 48VDC All In One Inverter – 2-Year Warranty, a 6 x 370 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panels 12V – 25-Year Power Output Warranty, 6 x Solar Panel Z-Bracket Sets, 1 x 9.2KWH GRIZ Lithium Battery Powerwall – 10-Year Warranty – USA Designed & Assembled 1x48V AC Battery Charger, Fuse and Fuse holders, inverter cabling below depending on the inverter choice, RS6048: 2 x 10AWG Solar Extension Cables PV, approx. 50ft, SET, 2 x 15A inline fuse kit, PV Connector, 1 x 1/0AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 2ft, RED LVX6048: 1x10AWG Solar Extension Cables PV, approx. 50ft, SET,1 x 15A inline fuse kit, PV Connector, 1 x 2AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 3ft, SET 1 x 250A, Busbar, Black, free system schematic / wiring diagram along with lifetime customer support. It is priced at $7859.
- Complete DIY Solar Panel Kit — 2,000W Pure Sine Inverter 12VDC [12V Battery Bank] + 2 x 200W Solar Panels | [DIY-3]–– 1×2,000W 12V Pure Sine Inverter – 120V Output – 2-Year Warranty, 2 x 200 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panels 12V – 25-Year Power Output Warranty, 2 x 12v Batteries – Choice of AGM (5-Year Warranty) or Lithium Batteries – 10-Year Warranty, 1 x 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller, 1 x 10AWG Solar Extension Cables PV, approx. 50ft, SET, 1 x 4AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 3ft, SET, 1 x 4AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 1ft, RED, 1 x 4/0AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 3ft, SET, 1 x 4/0AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 1ft, RED, 1 x 4/0AWG Inverter Cable, approx. 2ft, SET, Fuse and Fuse Holders, 1 x 15A inline fuse kit, MC4, 2 x Solar Panel Z-Bracket Sets, Free System Schematic / Wiring Diagram, along with lifetime customer support. It is priced at $1789.
- Complete Hybrid Solar Panel Kit — Sol-Ark 12K 120/240V Output + 19kWh KONG Elite [MAX] Powerwall + 6,570 Watts of Solar | 10-Year Warranty [WHK-3]— This Solar kit includes the industrial leading Sol-Ark 12K inverter. Through this one can power both 120 volts 240 volt and 28-volt appliances. It also contains a 19.0kWh Kong elite max battery bank. One can also double up the storage capacity by adding another kong elite max battery. It is priced at $21,139.
Conclusion
These features and competitive prices indicate that off-grid solar panel kits are a good investment. However one should buy only after seeing all the specifications and features that are provided in an off-grid solar kit.
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