Novice Builder DIY Solar Energy Kit
SKU:
30-003-01
$3,995.00
$3,995.00
per item
IF YOU’RE JUST GETTING STARTED IN SOLAR, THIS HIGH-QUALITY DIYKIT MAY BE PERFECT FOR YOU. IT’S POWERFUL, UPGRADABLE AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY BACKUP WHEN THE GRID GOES DOWN. IT’S A GREAT KIT TO LEARN ABOUT SOLAR, BECAUSE YOU GET TO BUILD IT YOURSELF AND LEARN AS YOU GO.
Our “Novice Builder” DIY Energy Kit stores 3,600-Watt Hours (3.6kWh) of clean electricity that’s ready when you need it. We didn’t reduce the quality, either, on this fine kit. It includes premium monocrystalline solar panels, a pure sine wave inverter and an MPPT charge controller. Very few starter packages on the market include these high-quality products. This kit will give you the power you need when the grid goes down, and it will easily expand as your energy needs grow. You may also qualify for tax credits on this purchase. We have assembled this exclusive kit with some of the highest quality components available. These kits will also save you money over buying each component separately. The “Novice Builder” DIY Solar Energy Kit is available only from Presnell’s Renewable Energy!
Helpful Knowledge & Skills: Ability to read and follow directions required. Beginner’s knowledge of photovoltaics and battery storage systems recommended. Basic understanding of electricity and electronics helpful. Basic tools, connectors, electric wiring, fasteners, and other items may be required for assembly and installation. Instructions and diagrams are included, and reference materials are available on our Learning Center page.
INCLUDES:
1 – Premium 2,000-Watt (4,000 Surge) 120V AC 15 Amp Pure Sine Wave Inverter
3 - 100 Amp Hour 12V DC AGM SLA Deep Cycle Batteries (300 Amp Hour Bank – stores 3,600 watts (3.6kWh) of Energy)
4 - 100-Watt Premium High Efficiency Monocrystalline Solar Panels (400 Watts @12V Rated Input per Hour)
1 - 40 Amp 12/24 Volt Premium MPPT Solar Charge Controller
1 - Wired Remote Control for Inverter
1 - 20’ 10 AWG MC4 PV Solar Panel to Charge Controller Cable
1 - 2’ 8 AWG MC4 Fuse Cable Extension
1 - 8’ 8 AWG Tray Cable for Charger Controller to Battery Bank
3 - 4/0 AWG Battery Interconnect Cable Sets 3/8 Lugs
1 - 5 FT 4/0 AWG Battery Inverter Cable Set for 3/8 in Lugs
4 - Sets of 4 Z-Mount Solar Panel Mounting Brackets
1 - 20 Amp MC4 PV Fuse Holder and Fuse (for Solar Panels to Controller)
1 - 40 Amp Fuse Holder with Fuse for Battery to Controller
1 - Pair Solar MC4 Y Parallel Branch Connectors MFFFF + FMMMM Pair (1 pair will connect 4 panels in parallel)
1 - 100 Amp Fuse Holder with Fuse for Battery Bank to Inverter
1 - MC4 Connector Tool
1 - 20 Amp Premium Smart-Charger 120V AC Battery Bank Charger/Maintainer
Manufacturer’s Instruction & Operation Manuals
One Year Warranty
Three Year Upgrade Trade-In Program*
24/7 Email Help and Support
Important: We continually search for higher quality and more efficient products, brands and manufacturers that are not significantly impacted by trade tariffs. Therefore, the brands and products you receive may be different from those shown in the photos and specification list. You will always receive products that produce the listed specifications or higher. We also seek and encourage USA Manufactured products and will add them to our product line as they become available.*
Price does not include installation. Professional installation is recommended from qualified installers of your choice.*
FOB Sparta, North Carolina, Freight Collect *
List $3,995 SKU: 30-003-01 Shipping Weight: 368 lbs. *(See Important Notes and Information)
3 - 100 Amp Hour 12V DC AGM SLA Deep Cycle Batteries (300 Amp Hour Bank – stores 3,600 watts (3.6kWh) of Energy)
4 - 100-Watt Premium High Efficiency Monocrystalline Solar Panels (400 Watts @12V Rated Input per Hour)
1 - 40 Amp 12/24 Volt Premium MPPT Solar Charge Controller
1 - Wired Remote Control for Inverter
1 - 20’ 10 AWG MC4 PV Solar Panel to Charge Controller Cable
1 - 2’ 8 AWG MC4 Fuse Cable Extension
1 - 8’ 8 AWG Tray Cable for Charger Controller to Battery Bank
3 - 4/0 AWG Battery Interconnect Cable Sets 3/8 Lugs
1 - 5 FT 4/0 AWG Battery Inverter Cable Set for 3/8 in Lugs
4 - Sets of 4 Z-Mount Solar Panel Mounting Brackets
1 - 20 Amp MC4 PV Fuse Holder and Fuse (for Solar Panels to Controller)
1 - 40 Amp Fuse Holder with Fuse for Battery to Controller
1 - Pair Solar MC4 Y Parallel Branch Connectors MFFFF + FMMMM Pair (1 pair will connect 4 panels in parallel)
1 - 100 Amp Fuse Holder with Fuse for Battery Bank to Inverter
1 - MC4 Connector Tool
1 - 20 Amp Premium Smart-Charger 120V AC Battery Bank Charger/Maintainer
Manufacturer’s Instruction & Operation Manuals
One Year Warranty
Three Year Upgrade Trade-In Program*
24/7 Email Help and Support
Important: We continually search for higher quality and more efficient products, brands and manufacturers that are not significantly impacted by trade tariffs. Therefore, the brands and products you receive may be different from those shown in the photos and specification list. You will always receive products that produce the listed specifications or higher. We also seek and encourage USA Manufactured products and will add them to our product line as they become available.*
Price does not include installation. Professional installation is recommended from qualified installers of your choice.*
FOB Sparta, North Carolina, Freight Collect *
List $3,995 SKU: 30-003-01 Shipping Weight: 368 lbs. *(See Important Notes and Information)
What it will power:
Cell Phones, Laptops, Scanners, TV's, Entertainment Centers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Cash Registers, Security Systems, 12V DC Appliances, 12V DC Electric Blankets, 12V DC Devices, Emergency Lighting, Indoor & Outdoor Lighting, 12V DC Pumps, 120V AC Pumps, Fax Machines, Inkjet Printers/Copiers, Emergency Communication Radios, Power Tools, Computers, Vacuum Cleaners, Shortwave Radios, Stereos, Tablets, Ham Radios, Medical Equipment, and most of the essential things you need when the power goes out!
*How long will it run?
Full-Size Energy-Efficient Refrigerator: **4 Hours Continuous (7 hours continuous with Lithium Upgrade)
Compact Energy-Efficient Refrigerator (2-5 Cu Ft): *Unlimited
Power Saw (120V AC 15 Amp 1,800-watt 15 Cuts/Hour at 30 Seconds Each): 7+ Hours
Eight - 12V DC LED Waterproof Indoor/Outdoor Lights: *Unlimited
Laptop Plugged into AC Outlet: *Unlimited
Office Computer with Inkjet Printer and Standard Wi-Fi: **12 Hours Continuous
Cell Phone Charging: *Unlimited
1,000 Watt Microwave: Run for 10 minutes at a time, 3 times per day: *Unlimited
Air Conditioner: 5,000 BTU 5 AMP: **3 Hours Continuous
CPAP Machine 40 Watt: *Unlimited
Oxygen Generator 600 Watt: **7 Hours
*Typical realistic operation based on one device run at a time; discharging battery bank to 50% capacity; assuming 60% efficiency of solar panels and solar input of 960 watts per day; average sunlight for 4 hours per day for 4 days per week, and full battery bank recharging for approximately 8 hours when it reaches 50% capacity. Unlimited operation of devices could not consume over 115 watts per hour for this package to operate continuously without using included AC Grid Charger and Maintainer. **Intermittent operation will provide substantially longer run times.
What it will not run:
Solar energy systems can be built large enough to power high energy devices such as electric stoves, electric hot water heaters, deep well pumps, electric clothes dryers, and electric heating and cooling systems; however, it is not the most efficient use of solar energy, and it can be very expensive. Many of these high energy use appliances were invented and sold by power companies in the early days to help them sell more electricity. We feel that going totally off the grid is not practical or cost effective as long as these high energy use appliances continue to be used in our homes and businesses. Our “Just Enough” solar energy DIY Kits are designed to efficiently power the devices you need when the power goes off and be easy for you to upgrade. Most modern electronic and computer-controlled devices and rechargeable lithium batteries are perfect for our solar energy DIY kits. Use free solar energy to power the things it powers best. When you need to power high energy devices and appliances, there are more efficient products and less expensive methods for running them, and we are working to source and supply the best of these products and methods, too, as they come to market.
Compact Energy-Efficient Refrigerator (2-5 Cu Ft): *Unlimited
Power Saw (120V AC 15 Amp 1,800-watt 15 Cuts/Hour at 30 Seconds Each): 7+ Hours
Eight - 12V DC LED Waterproof Indoor/Outdoor Lights: *Unlimited
Laptop Plugged into AC Outlet: *Unlimited
Office Computer with Inkjet Printer and Standard Wi-Fi: **12 Hours Continuous
Cell Phone Charging: *Unlimited
1,000 Watt Microwave: Run for 10 minutes at a time, 3 times per day: *Unlimited
Air Conditioner: 5,000 BTU 5 AMP: **3 Hours Continuous
CPAP Machine 40 Watt: *Unlimited
Oxygen Generator 600 Watt: **7 Hours
*Typical realistic operation based on one device run at a time; discharging battery bank to 50% capacity; assuming 60% efficiency of solar panels and solar input of 960 watts per day; average sunlight for 4 hours per day for 4 days per week, and full battery bank recharging for approximately 8 hours when it reaches 50% capacity. Unlimited operation of devices could not consume over 115 watts per hour for this package to operate continuously without using included AC Grid Charger and Maintainer. **Intermittent operation will provide substantially longer run times.
What it will not run:
Solar energy systems can be built large enough to power high energy devices such as electric stoves, electric hot water heaters, deep well pumps, electric clothes dryers, and electric heating and cooling systems; however, it is not the most efficient use of solar energy, and it can be very expensive. Many of these high energy use appliances were invented and sold by power companies in the early days to help them sell more electricity. We feel that going totally off the grid is not practical or cost effective as long as these high energy use appliances continue to be used in our homes and businesses. Our “Just Enough” solar energy DIY Kits are designed to efficiently power the devices you need when the power goes off and be easy for you to upgrade. Most modern electronic and computer-controlled devices and rechargeable lithium batteries are perfect for our solar energy DIY kits. Use free solar energy to power the things it powers best. When you need to power high energy devices and appliances, there are more efficient products and less expensive methods for running them, and we are working to source and supply the best of these products and methods, too, as they come to market.