My SolarLab v1.0
This project shows how I use solar energy to power my servers, providing a reliable and eco-friendly energy solution.
How It Works:
☀️ Energy Collection ☀️
Solar panels collect sunlight and convert it into electrical energy.
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⚡ Energy Regulation ⚡
The charge controller regulates the electricity, ensuring the battery is charged efficiently.
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🔋 Energy Storage 🔋
The battery stores the electricity for later use.
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🔌 Energy Conversion 🔌
The inverter converts stored DC power from the battery into usable AC power for room appliances.
Components:
Solar Charge Controller
AGM Battery
Type: AGM
Capacity: 140A
Voltage: 12 Volt
Max Watt Cap: 1680 Watt
Victron Energy Inverter
Type: Pure Sine Wave
Cont Power: 500VA
Input DC: 9,2-17 Volt
Output AC: 230VAC / 50Hz
Efficiency: 90%
Feature: Bluetooth Smart
dongle
Circuit Breaker Box
Model: 6 modules
DC Circ. Breakers: 2x 20A (from SP to MPPT to battery)
DC Circ. Breakers: 1x 50A (from battery to inverter)
AC Circ. Residual Current Circuit Breaker: 1x 6A (from inverter to power strip)
Solar Panel Renogy
Type: monocrystalline
DC Output: 20V / 5A
Watt Output: 100 Watt
Dimension: 100cm * 50cm
Electrical Diagram
Solar Energy Production
Summer Production: ~800W per day
Winter Production: ~200W per day
Cost of 1 kWh: €0.27
Summer:
Daily Production: 0.8 kWh/day
Monthly Production: 0.8 kWh/day * 30 days = 24 kWh/month
Monthly Savings: 24 kWh * €0.27 = €6.48
Winter:
Daily Production: 0.2 kWh/day
Monthly Production: 0.2 kWh/day * 30 days = 6 kWh/month
Monthly Savings: 6 kWh * €0.27 = €1.62
Annual Savings Estimate:
Summer (6 months): €6.48 * 6 = €38.88
Winter (6 months): €1.62 * 6 = €9.72
Total Annual Savings: €38.88 + €9.72 = €48.60