My Off Grid Solar Setup Explained in Simple Terms + Bluetti AC200MAX Review
Published at : July 24, 2022
Choosing the specs for an off grid solar system for my tiny house in Portugal was something that filled me with great dread! I felt like numbers were coming at me that I didn't fully understand and it took me ages to wrap my head around things. I didn't want specifics, I just wanted to know if I could power a fridge and other useful stuff but there was so much noise to sift through.
Eventually I got to a point where I understood the important things and I'm hoping that this explanation will help other total beginners like me understand the basics. This explanation won't go into the nitty gritty of the numbers, but I'm hoping it'll show enough to give you a starting point for your own research that's a bit more clear.
I ended up with a system that I love and have had zero problems with (knocking on wood as I type this...) so I'm hoping that by sharing the details of my system, pros and cons, costs, etc. that it will help anyone else who is in the market for a solar setup. I share my experience in terms of the actual things I can and can't power, rather than talking in a bunch of numbers so I hope this approach is helpful.
I'm certainly no expert and I'm very open to corrections and questions in the comments, so please don't be shy!
If you're interested in the Bluetti AC200MAX* power station or any of their other products, you can check their website:
Bluetti - https://www.bluettipower.eu
AC200MAX - https://www.bluettipower.eu/products/ac200max
* I'm waiting on a discount code and will post that here when I get it.
Eventually I got to a point where I understood the important things and I'm hoping that this explanation will help other total beginners like me understand the basics. This explanation won't go into the nitty gritty of the numbers, but I'm hoping it'll show enough to give you a starting point for your own research that's a bit more clear.
I ended up with a system that I love and have had zero problems with (knocking on wood as I type this...) so I'm hoping that by sharing the details of my system, pros and cons, costs, etc. that it will help anyone else who is in the market for a solar setup. I share my experience in terms of the actual things I can and can't power, rather than talking in a bunch of numbers so I hope this approach is helpful.
I'm certainly no expert and I'm very open to corrections and questions in the comments, so please don't be shy!
If you're interested in the Bluetti AC200MAX* power station or any of their other products, you can check their website:
Bluetti - https://www.bluettipower.eu
AC200MAX - https://www.bluettipower.eu/products/ac200max
* I'm waiting on a discount code and will post that here when I get it.
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