Hey everyone!
I'm living in humid East Texas, and I'm currently in an upstairs bedroom with my grandmother. We've been trying to keep our electric bill down by setting the main AC to 79/80°F, which is workable but often too warm for the upstairs rooms in the summer. I was thinking about creating a budget-friendly solar-powered window A/C setup to help cool things down a bit more. Since I have some tech skills but no prior experience with solar, I'm curious about how I could set up a solar panel system, battery storage, and possibly a generator to power a window AC unit. Ideally, I'm looking for ways to lower the temperature by about 2-3 degrees without breaking the bank. Any advice?
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I've been using a similar setup, and it really makes a difference in energy savings! I have a small office where I run a window A/C set to around 64°F, and I completely bypass the main AC. My solar panels produce more than enough power in the summer, so I just use an extension cord to power the A/C from outside. I recommend looking into saddle-shaped AC units—they're a bit pricier but super easy to install and work well without needing any major alterations.
That sounds perfect! I'm also looking for something renter-friendly. Just curious, are you using large ground-mounted solar panels for your setup?