MODEST HOME
$12,500 - $18,000
PRODUCES ABOUT 3.5 USABLE KILOWATT-HOURS ON A SUNNY DAY

Sufficient power for a family of 3 or 4, or a home office. This covers all example Basic Cabin needs plus power for all kitchen appliances, a SUNFROST refrigerator and energy-efficient chest freezer, and extensive computer or TV use. Washing machine and 120-volt well pump run from inverter AC, but uses generator backup if weather remains overcast. 24-volt battery is recommended especially if future expansion is planned.
For 24 volt, remember to order solar modules in multiples of two; 6-volt batteries in multiples of 4.

SOLAR 1000 WATTS: 8 Kyrocera KC130s with pole mount, wiring
POWER CENTER: with a charge control and cables
BATTERIES: 8 to 12 Trojan L-16H and cables
INVERTER/CHARGER: 2000 to 4000 watt, true sine preferred or consider complete prefab Outback power system PS2-OBK. Recommended Generator: Honda EM5000i or EM7000i