Cottage
A cottage system employs a larger inverter feeding AC wiring. As cottages are used more often for longer periods, they need more ability to catch solar energy, a larger battery bank, and an inverter which can running larger appliances like power tools, stereos and water pumps.
It can power:
- High efficiency lights 10-12 Computer/laptop charging Fans for propane furnaces etc.
- Water pumping, power tools
- TV, Satellite, vacuums
Hardware:
- 4-250 watt solar electric modules
- 1-Outback FM60 charge controller 4-6 volt 400 amph Batteries
- 1-Outback FX2524 inverter on e-panel
- 1-Wiring Kit
Mounting Rack Options:
- 1-Outback Mate system controller 1-Top of pole racking
- 1-Battery box gas ventilator 1-Trimetric Battery monitor
Using an Outback FM60 charge controller along with the FX2545T inverter and a system Mate allows all parts of this renewable energy system to communicate with each other. Settings can be changed within the Mate to control both the charge controller or the inverter.
Price: $7,400CAD to $9,100 CAD
