Build a 5kWh Portable Solar Generator
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 Published On Premiered Nov 13, 2020

This portable solar generator is built from the commercial off the shelf components listed below. The video shows the build process from start to finish. The design of the toolbox allows for other components to be easily swapped out if your component selections suit your needs better.
The goals of this project were:
• Reliable Power
• Solar or generator charging
• Portable, safe and secure
• Power residential fridge/freezer and chest freezer for 48 hours without recharging

++++++++++ PARTS LIST +++++++++++
24V SYSTEM (as shown in the video):
AIMS LifePO4 Battery, 12V 200 Ah (2).....https://amzn.to/3krKfit
Giandel 24V Inverter 2000W.....https://amzn.to/32Ll44C
EPEVER 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller.....https://amzn.to/2IDvlIG
Victron Smart Blue Charger, 24V/12A.....https://amzn.to/36Ab7YX
DC to DC Converter, 24V to 12V.....https://amzn.to/3ly8tsX
Single Pole Circuit Breaker, 25A.....https://amzn.to/2UvAIfG

48V SYSTEM (less current, smaller wires…):
Battle Born LiFePO4 Battery 12V 100Ah (4).....https://amzn.to/3pwtOFi
or
ExpertPower LiFePO4 Battery 12V 100Ah (4).....https://amzn.to/36BCL7J
AIMS Power 48V Inverter 1500W.....https://amzn.to/32IG9g7
Victron 100/20 MPPT Solar Charge Controller.....https://amzn.to/36zvt4p
LifePo4 48V Charger….. https://amzn.to/35tYyPi
DC to DC Converter, 48V to 12V.....https://amzn.to/35wkDwX
Single Pole Circuit Breaker, 20A.....https://amzn.to/2UszfHm

Common Components
Stanley Toolbox.....https://amzn.to/38Ex6Ax
HQST 100W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel (8).....https://amzn.to/2Uu2qJQ
Victron SmartShunt 500A Battery Monitor.....https://amzn.to/3kpHhLy
Westinghouse iGen1200 Portable Inverter Generator.....https://amzn.to/3lDpKkA
Dual USB Car Charger Socket.....https://amzn.to/35wATxM
Car Power Outlet.....https://amzn.to/3pt1KTg
Digital Voltmeter DC 0-100V.....https://amzn.to/3lz3Iz5
300A Battery Switch.....https://amzn.to/3ptKD3N
Bus Bar250A.....https://amzn.to/3f0d9FB
200A Terminal Fuse Block.....https://amzn.to/3kyiwwJ
50 A Circuit Breaker.....https://amzn.to/32LKUW1
150 A Circuit Breaker.....https://amzn.to/3nmECEg
120mm Fan.....https://amzn.to/3kxOVU0
120mm Fan Grill.....https://amzn.to/32KLlQv
Heat Shrink Wire Connectors.....https://amzn.to/38EJalj
1/0 AWG/Gauge 10 Ft Black + 10 Ft Red Cable.....https://amzn.to/3lwiNSj
6 AWG/Gauge 15 Ft Black + 15 Ft Red Cable.....https://amzn.to/3lwiNSj
Large Adhesive Heat Shrink Tubing.....https://amzn.to/38H4RRN
10 AWG/Gauge Silicone Wire.....https://amzn.to/2IBQLGD
12 AWG/Gauge Silicone Wire.....https://amzn.to/2IBQLGD
16 AWG/Gauge Silicone Wire.....https://amzn.to/2UFiFnL
Mountable XT60 Male Connectors.....https://amzn.to/331n9tt
XT60 Connectors.....https://amzn.to/2IuAW4G
XT90 Connectors.....https://amzn.to/331n9tt
Inline Fuse Holder.....https://amzn.to/3f6eieD
25A Screw Terminal Blocks.....https://amzn.to/32JDxON
Digital Temperature Meter.....https://amzn.to/3kvJG7A
Digital Temperature Controller.....https://amzn.to/32KLIun
Schottky Blocking Diodes 15A.....https://amzn.to/2Usxaew
1/4-20 Tee Nut.....https://amzn.to/3f6Zcpm
Plastic Mounting Standoffs.....https://amzn.to/3psRFG3
Small Stainless Screws (XT60 mounting, etc.).....https://amzn.to/38Jv6qQ
IRWIN Wire Stripping/Crimping Tool.....https://amzn.to/35vOt4r
Cable Stripping Knife.....https://amzn.to/32MD0M9
Rosin Core Solder.....https://amzn.to/38Jv6qQ
Hammer Lug Crimper Tool.....https://amzn.to/2Iy09uy

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