I'm building a shed and trying to figure out if I should invest in a hybrid inverter or go the DIY route with individual components like a 24V battery, MPPT, and AC inverter. The costs for these components seem to add up quickly, especially since I'm trying to find a reliable inverter that can handle 2000W. I'm considering some hybrid kits, mainly from Amazon, and I'm curious about the Eco Worthy 3k hybrid unit. One of my concerns is whether the idle load will drain the battery overnight, especially in winter, though I could just turn it off each night. What do you think I should choose?
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Don't forget that pricing can vary a lot based on the brand and quality of the inverter. For those looking at 2kW inverters, I found this model from Victron Energy (check their site for options). They have inverters that can run in parallel, so you can get as many as you need to hit your wattage target, but just keep in mind that the higher-end models can get pretty pricey.