Hey everyone! I have a bit of a noob question. I'm trying to figure out how to generate 4000 watts of power for my home appliances, which operate at 220 volts. I'm curious about what type of hardware I should purchase and what's the most economical way to set this up. If I do all the installation myself, what do you think the total hardware costs might be? Thanks in advance for your help!
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It’s important to know what specific appliances you plan to use and how many hours you want them to run each day. If you’re aiming for consistent power from solar, make sure to calculate the total daily kWh you’ll need along with the peak load. Just a heads up, you might be looking at some decent upfront costs for a reliable setup!
Just to clarify, 4000 watts is quite a load. Are we talking about continuous power here? Also, what types of 220-volt appliances are you running? Some appliances, like crypto mining machines, may have start-up surges that you should consider when calculating your total power needs.
Yes, it's for continuous use with crypto mining machines in mind.
To get started, I recommend checking out resources on energy versus power to understand what you need. Looking into the size of the PV array, battery capacity, and the inverter specifications will help you figure out your setup. There’s a helpful [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/OOK5xkFijPc?si=UgnSWLhDiaOBUIBj) that explains these concepts well.
The goal is to run them as much as possible, and it will be a continuous load, no peaks!