How Did This Get Started

I started this by finding a 100W Harbor Freight Solar pamel setup on craigslist. It came with four 25w panels, a PWM charger, and Thunderbolt 12v 35AH battery.

Current Setup

4 x 25w Harbor Freight Panels Victron Smart Solar 100/20 MPPT Solar Controller

  • Raspbrry Pi 2 with VenusOS for remote monitoring via USB to VE.Direct connection
  • Powered by a 5v/3A buck convertter connected to the Fuse Block Fuse Block with six circuits

Uses

I mostly use the solar generated power to charge Ryobi batteries via the 12v car charger. A larger AGM battery is on deck to install when the weather is warmer.

Future Plans

Use a 300w Pure Sine Wave inverter to power some small 120v loads Hook up some 12v LED light strips on the exterior of the shed.