Exploring Alternative Power Options for Shack - Cost-Effective Solutions

Discovering alternative power sources for the shack, examining the challenges faced, and exploring cost-effective solutions such as solar, generators, and integrated systems.

• Alternative Power
• Shack
• Solar Solutions
• Generators
• Integrated Systems

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1. The search for alternative power for the shack Don KI5AIU

2. Why? Looking to implement a single point of ground Very difficult in my QTH Estimated cost > $4000 So ..

3. Alternatives ICE generator Less expensive Noisy Can t use indoors Maintenance (oil, filters, plugs) Fuel storage

4. Solar? Integrated Solution Anker, Bluetti, Jackary Good package Portable Pricey (kW/hr) Not very expandable 12v not very accessible (cigarette lighter, low amps)

5. Solar Individual components Pick best of class components Configure as needed Scalable, expandable Difficult to package cleanly

6. Solar All-in-One Good package Reasonable price Select major components Minimum external wiring (AC in/out, DC in, PV in)

7. EGG4 EG4 3kW Off-Grid Inverter | 3000EHV-48 | 3000W Output | 5000W PV Input | 500 VOC Input

8. EG4 3000EHV-48 Rated Power:3,000W Max PV Input:5000W Battery Voltage:48V Max Charging Current:80AMax MPPT Operating Voltage:500VDC Rated AC Output Power:120V

9. EG4 LifePower4

10. Connections

11. What about 12v for radio?

12. Solar Cart

13. Scaleable

14. Scaleable

15. Questions? Where: https://signaturesolar.com/ How much? Inverter $674 Battery $1,259 (but there are less expensive options)