12, 24 or 48 volt

[thastinger]

Thanks guys, 48v it is then, i used the 8 batteries as an example as that is what i am able to afford at this stage, i allready spent about R20000(ZA currency) on what i have and that doesnt include an inverter, a decent sinewave inverter will cost me about another R25000

That only about 1750USD spent so far, you've got about another 231,787.738293 to go for the system you want.

[Prickley]

That only about 1750USD spent so far, you've got about another 231,787.738293 to go for the system you want.

Yeah bearing in mind that i probably work just as hard for R1 as you work for $1

[Living Large]

Yeah bearing in mind that i probably work just as hard for R1 as you work for $1

I am not sure how the relative worth of money or labor is from one country to another plays into this, but a 20kWh per day system is going to be expensive wherever you are. I was looking at 7kWh a day, and around $30,000 to $35,000 US. I'd hate to think about how much a 20kWh a day system would cost.

[SunEagle]

I am not sure how the relative worth of money or labor is from one country to another plays into this, but a 20kWh per day system is going to be expensive wherever you are. I was looking at 7kWh a day, and around $30,000 to $35,000 US. I'd hate to think about how much a 20kWh a day system would cost.

Somehow paulcheung was able to do it for $25,000 and he lives in Jamaica.

[Living Large]

Somehow paulcheung was able to do it for $25,000 and he lives in Jamaica.

My main point was I didn't see the relevance of the comparison of the amount of labor in R1 and $1. I fully admit the cost for all 20 kWh systems won't be equal. I was looking at LFP and what I have been told is more inverter/charger than I need for my 7 kWh a day system. Heck, we just had someone banned who might claim to be able to put together a 12V based 20 kWh system for $15,000.

[SunEagle]

My main point was I didn't see the relevance of the comparison of the amount of labor in R1 and $1. I fully admit the cost for all 20 kWh systems won't be equal. I was looking at LFP and what I have been told is more inverter/charger than I need for my 7 kWh a day system. Heck, we just had someone banned who might claim to be able to put together a 12V based 20 kWh system for $15,000.

Maybe he was trying to show a comparison to the amount of R1 he earns in a year to the amount of $1 someone in the US earns with respect to the cost of living.

Anyway you are correct the cost of a system is mainly comprised of the hardware and battery chemistry used. An LFP system will definitely cost more than FLA but maybe someday be a better choice for solar energy storage.

Although I do not remember who got banned, anyone claiming to have a high kWh output system using 12v batteries that costs very little might be considered a spammer.

[thastinger]

Yeah bearing in mind that i probably work just as hard for R1 as you work for $1

Better get another job then or donate some plasma, you have a long way to go to save up 235K R. What is your plan to replace the battery bank 5 years from now?

[charleswschmidtke]

Im glad you asked the question I have been wondering the same thing my self I can see that 48v is the way to go. the thing that I wonder is why such a brisk response to a novice question?

[Living Large]

Although I do not remember who got banned, anyone claiming to have a high kWh output system using 12v batteries that costs very little might be considered a spammer.

This is a reference to the person who advocated running what he described as "cheapo Chinese" 12V 3 or 5 kW inverter, and criticized the rationale that was given that 48V was warranted. The system was not as large as this one. I am not sure he was suspended for being a spammer, but possibly obtuse and obnoxious.

[russ]

obtuse and obnoxious.

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[SunEagle]

... but possibly obtuse and obnoxious.

Now I remember. It was due to both of those reasons you mentioned.

[Prickley]

Better get another job then or donate some plasma, you have a long way to go to save up 235K R. What is your plan to replace the battery bank 5 years from now?

Unfortuneatly jobs are few and far between, especially if you dont fall in the class "preffered" for employment as set by government, i will try to squeeze as much as possible life out of the batteries, this brand is known to last about 8 years, but i will be preparing to replace them in about 5 years

Im glad you asked the question I have been wondering the same thing my self I can see that 48v is the way to go. the thing that I wonder is why such a brisk response to a novice question?

My thoughts exactly