This robust off-grid solar electric system is the complete answer
for energy-conservative households and small weekend cabins.
The REC solar panels in this solar array produce 820 watts of
electric power to charge the quality 12 volt Trojan L16RE-B
batteries. The reliable, US-made Magnum Energy Power Inverter
supplies utility-grade sinewave electricity to your residence, and
when coupled with the supplied generator it doubles as a powerful
battery charger for cloudy days. There are plenty of packaged
solar electric systems available, but Voodoo Solar believes that you
deserve a system that has all of the high-quality components that you
need for long-term success, not a stripped-down solar electric
package that leaves you disappointed as you face unexpected trouble
and added cost. All parts in a Deluxe Solar Electric System are
carefully chosen to maintain the proper component balance that is the
mark of sound design. Important secondary items are included in
the parts list so you get everything you need right from the start,
excluding site-specific installation materials. Voodoo Solar
has even specified a high-efficiency diesel back-up generator that is
sized appropriately and compatible with the other components of this
Solar Electric power system. Our dedication to customer satisfaction
means that you
are buying a home power system that is complete, efficient, reliable,
and long-lasting.
REC solar panels are high-quality
poly-crystalline modules manufactured in Norway or Sweden from top
grade USA silicon. The REC AE-US is a high-quality solar panel
designed to meet exceptional standards for system and module
performance. REC manufactures its own silicon, wafers, cells and
modules and does extensive quality control throughout the complete
production process. The REC AE-US Series utilizes 60 high efficiency,
multicrystalline 6.14 inch (156mm) square cells. These solar panels
provide outstanding performance in low-light conditions due to their
special glass treatment. The easy-access rear junction box has
built-in bypass diodes to minimize the effects of shading. The
laminate’s Tedlar backing and anodized aluminium frame ensures many
years of peak performance. These rugged solar panels are designed to
withstand heavy snow and wind conditions. The REC AE-US Series solar
panels come with a guarantee of 90% of rated power output after 10
years and 80% of rated power output after 25 years. The modules have
a 63-month limited warranty on materials and workmanship. REC
solar panels use MC4 cables for simple and secure connections, making
installation easy for do-it-yourself projects. This system
utilizes four REC 210 watt solar panels for a total of 840 watts of
solar energy harvest.
General Specialties manufactures the
highest quality post-top solar panel array mounting structures in the
industry. Rugged materials, superior design, and genuine
craftsmanship combine to give you a product that will stand the test
of time and make seasonal adjustment easy. Pole-top solar
mounts are a wise choice in many applications because the solar array
can be located away from shadow-producing trees and buildings, and
easy seasonal angle adjustment provides enhanced solar energy
harvest. In addition, Post-top mounts do not require roof
attachment, and so avoid the hazards of roof installation and
maintenance as well as creating potential roof leaks and structural
problems in your roof system. It is relatively easy to expand a
pole-top solar array by adding a second pole, and just as easy to
remove the solar array if your plans change in the future.
Installation is simple, and well suited to the needs of a
do-it-yourself installer. You'll be glad that you own a General
Specialties Universal Post Mount... every time you adjust it, or
watch your array weather high winds or heavy snow loads. This
mount requires a 5" schedule 40 steel pipe set in concrete, not
included.
Magnum Energy of Everett, Washington builds world-class power inverters for off-grid and mobile applications. The MS2812 Sinewave Inverter is powerful, feature-rich, and easy to use. Capable of producing 120 volts, 2800 watts of pure, utility-quality sinewave power continuously, the MS2812 has a 5-second surge capacity of 3900 watts for starting electric motors and other difficult loads. Close-tolerance waveform regulation means that your electronics and appliances will get the quality AC power that they were built for, increasing their useful lifespan. The Magnasine MS2812 features a powerful 125 Amp battery charger with a sophisticated 5-stage charging system for fast charging and long battery life. Battery charging is temperature compensated, and unlike other inverters, the temperature probe is included at no additional charge. The MS2812 has a fully automatic, voltage adjustable transfer relay that switches 30 amps of AC power to your home whenever the generator is running. A MERC-50 remote digital display and programming control is included in the package, so important system information and control functions are right at your fingertips. The MERC-50 remote display can be located up to 50 feet from the power center, if desired. Due to the excellent engineering of the MERC-50, programming is much easier than with competitive inverters so setup and control of your new system is a snap. As an added bonus, the ME-BMK (battery monitor kit) comes pre-installed in the Midnite Solar power center and interfaces with the MERC-50 remote display. What does this mean? Simply put, it allows the remote display to show you the battery's precise state-of-charge as an easy to understand percentage. This information is vital for proper care of your battery set and will keep you well-informed of all aspects of your system status.
The power center is the heart of a solar electric installation. Each of the other components connect here, so the power center is an essential part of keeping the whole system electrically safe. Circuit breakers are supplied for each component for safety, and also providing the means to disconnect each of the components in case of the need for service or repair. You get a main disconnect circuit breaker that protects the connection to the batteries, and an inverter bypass switch that allows generator power to be supplied directly to your home in the unlikely event of an inverter problem. You even get prewired lightning arrestors to protect both the inverter and charge controller. The Midnight Solar Power Center is an inspired design, both simple and rich with important features. Mounting the Magnum Inverter on the door of the power center is an ingenious way to keep the unit very compact while making installation and wiring easy. The Power Center comes to you with the inverter, Outback charge controller, battery monitor kit, and remote display already installed and tested. Connecting the rest of the system is made easy with the full color wiring diagrams provided with the Midnight Solar Power Center. Rest easy knowing that the more difficult connections are already made for you and your solar electric system will quickly be up and running.
Outback Charge Controllers have become
an industry standard for performance, reliability, and application
flexibility. The Outback Flexmax 60 charge controller offers
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), a feature that monitors the
output from your solar array and adjusts voltage and current output
for maximum battery charging capability. MPPT technology can
harvest up to 30% more energy from your solar array, compared to
conventional charge controllers. That's like adding an extra
solar panel to this array! The FM80 handles 80 amps of output
power and is rated for 1250 watts of solar panels in a 12 volt
system, leaving room for future expansion of this solar array.
The FM80 has true 3-stage battery charging, plus equalization.
Battery charging is temperature-compensated and the temperature probe
is included in this package. Auxilliary output circuit can be
used to control external devices, such as the included battery vent
fan. Digital programming assures precise settings of all
functions. The FM60 comes to you already mounted to the power
center and wired to its input and output breakers.
A back-up generator is an important
part of nearly every off-grid electric power system, but is almost
never included in solar electric packages offered by other
dealers. There are times when
increased energy demands or prolonged overcast weather require a
secondary power source to supply electricity to the home and to
charge batteries. Diesel engine generators give longer service
life and lower fuel consumption, and therefore better overall economy
than their gasoline counterparts. Yanmar offers reliable,
Japanese engine reliability to the small generator market. This
generator comes wired for full 6500 watt, 120 volt AC output (unlike
most hardware-store generators) to give maximum performance with your
home power system. This diesel generator has both electric and
recoil-start, and could be used with an optional AGS (automatic
generator start) module available for the Magnum MS2812 inverter.