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.

Energy Regulation

The charge controller regulates the electricity, ensuring the battery is charged efficiently.

🔋 Energy Storage 🔋

The battery stores the electricity for later use.

🔌 Energy Conversion 🔌

The inverter converts stored DC power from the battery into usable AC power for room appliances.


Components:

Solar Charge Controller  

Type: MPPT

MAX Current: 20A

Voltage: 12/24 Volt

Efficiency: 98%

Feature: RS232 port to BT-1

Datasheet 

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

Datasheet 

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