bunty247
New User
- Location
- Saratoga, CA
- Occupation
- Engineer
We are building a new home with ADU - about 4000 sq ft.
Looking to add solar after the final inspection by the city. We are thinking of one panel with two meter slots. One for main house and other for ADU.
We are looking to add a battery as a backup from those days when there is no power (1-2 days in a year). Leaning towards 13Kwh battery that can power fridge and some lights for 1-2 days. We do not plan to use heavy appliances or EV charging for those days.
Few questions.
1. What can we do now, to make it solar-ready?
2. How many solar panels should we get? Are 10-12 panels (each generating about 400-450W) good enough to charge the battery?
Any other suggestions that you might have for us?
Thanks,
Looking to add solar after the final inspection by the city. We are thinking of one panel with two meter slots. One for main house and other for ADU.
We are looking to add a battery as a backup from those days when there is no power (1-2 days in a year). Leaning towards 13Kwh battery that can power fridge and some lights for 1-2 days. We do not plan to use heavy appliances or EV charging for those days.
Few questions.
1. What can we do now, to make it solar-ready?
2. How many solar panels should we get? Are 10-12 panels (each generating about 400-450W) good enough to charge the battery?
Any other suggestions that you might have for us?
Thanks,