So I have just achieved a big degree of energetic self-sufficiency, and I
thought I could get a thread started regarding the subject.

Basically, I have set a ppair of photovoltaic arrays for a total power output
of 5 Kilowatts, and a battery bank worth 15 kilowatts hour. The photovoltaic
array powers the house and charges the battery bank during sun hours, and the
house is powered by the battery bank alone during dark hours. So  I have not
consummed a single watt second  from the grid since the system became
operational. I estimate this will make me self-sufficient for 94% of the year.

I have a diesel generator which I will pair with this system once I finish
building a hut for it XD. The idea is that the generator will turn on if the
batteries go down and there is no grid power available.

Ask Me Anything :-)

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