Base Kit 1 Off-Grid 4.6kW Residential Solar Power System

Off Grid 4.6kW Solar Power System

Looking for an off grid system that will power your cabin, home, or other remote location? Look no further. altE has designed several kits that give you the option to choose the best sytem for your needs - whether you're looking for a roof mount system, a ground mount system, or a pole mount system, or if you have a preference of a battery technology for your energy storage. There is also the option of adding wind power to your off grid system, for a hybrid alternative that complements solar perfectly. These kits are designed to provide you with most everything you need to go off the grid. The performance of each off grid solar power system will vary greatly based on the location where it is installed. See the map below to see the solar potential in your area. And, if you need help sizing a system for your off grid home, start by checking out our Off Grid System Calculator.

How much power will I get from this system?

Find your location on the Map. This map shows the amount of daily power, in hours, received each day, on an optimally tilted surface during the time of year when there's the least amount of sun.

So if you lived in the Northeast for example, at 7 kWh of daily power, you'd get on average 207 kWh of power each month

If you lived in Florida, at 12.6kWh of daily power, you'd get on average 378 kWh of power each month

Southwest areas of the country, at 15.4kWh of daily power, can get on average 462 kWh of power each month

Base Components of this Off Grid System:

The solar panels and the pre-wired inverter/charge controller system and components are included in the base kit. Battery bank and Mounting solutions are options that you can add on. 
*NOTE:  The image of the solar panels above is representational.  The correct panel will always be listed in the table below.
**NOTE:  The array must be wired for 6 strings of 2 in series.  Please be sure to consult with sales representative first, if the coldest expected temperature will permit wiring the panels in 4 strings of 3 in series.

Off-Grid 4.6kW Solar Power System Includes:
Part Number	Item Description	Quantity
CSI390-CS3N390M	Canadian Solar 390 Watt Mono All Black Solar Panel	12
PVCT4-MF-30FT	30' T4 Connector Cable #10 AWG	2
PVCT4-MF-50FT	50' T4 Connector Cable #10 AWG	2
PVCT4-MF-100FT	100' T4 Connector Cable #10 AWG	2
WIL-ACCPV-1	Wiley PV Cable Clips	24
GENT4KEY	Disconnect Key for Solar Panel T4 Connector Cables	1
GENSR-2HOLES-LN	1/2" Strain Relief, 2 Round Holes/Locknut	6
GENSR-1HOLE-LN	1/2" Strain Relief, 1 Round Holes/Locknut	1
MIDMNPV6	Midnite Solar MNPV6 Combiner Box	1
GENBRKDIN-20	20 Amp Din Rail Mount Breaker	6
ALTSW4048C150	altE Pre-Wired Power Panel - Schneider Conext SW 4048 and Midnite Classic 150 MPPT Charge Controller	1
MIDMNSPD-300	Solar Surge Protection Device - 300V DC and 120/240 VAC	1
ALTBC-2/0-120RB	altE Battery to Inverter Cables, 2/0 10', Pair	1

Let's start with Solar Panels:

This 4.6kW off-grid residential home solar system features twelve (12) Canadian Solar 390 Watt Solar Panels. Canadian Solar's HiKuBlack modules offer more module power, nicer aesthetics, and better shading tolerance.  The durability of the panel minimizes micro-crack impacts, and allows for heavy snow and wind loads.

Next we need the Inverter and Solar Charge Controller System:

The inverter in a renewable energy system will convert the DC power from the solar panels to usable AC power for your home. The charge controller does several things, most importantly keeping your batteries from overcharging, and an MPPT charge controller will allow your solar panels to operate at their optimum power output voltage, improving system performance by up to 30%. In this kit, altE Pre-Wired Inverter System takes the guesswork out of installing a battery based inverter system, saving you valuable time. With a pre-wired solution, the confusion is taken out of selecting all the right parts. This system uses the Schneider Electric Conext SW 4048 Inverter/Charger that is rated at 4,000 watts and uses a 48 volt battery. It produces 120/240 volts AC. The Conext SW is a convenient combination of an inverter, multi-stage battery charger, and transfer switch in one electronic device. The Midnite Solar Classic 150 MPPT Solar Charge Controller is the only MPPT charge controller with both ground fault and arc fault protection built in, providing the greatest protection for your system. And it's made in the USA!

For Battery Bank Options, decide from the table below and add to cart above:

Battery Type	KiloVault 2100 PLC Advanced AGM Battery	KiloVault Lithium Battery
Battery Bank Item Code	KIT1BATTOPTAGM	KIT1BATTOPTLION
# of Batteries in Kit (Necessary cables, access also included)	(8) KiloVault 2100Wh 12V Advanced AGM Battery	(4) KiloVault 3.6kWh Lithium Batteries
Maintenance (Watering)	No	No
Maximum Recommended Depth of Discharge (DoD)	50%	80%
# Cycles at Max Recommended DoD	3000	5000
Battery Voltage	12V	12V
Battery Amp-Hours (C/20 Charge Rate)	180 Ah	300 Ah
Battery Watt-Hours (C/20 Charge Rate)	2160 Wh	3600 Wh
Total Battery Bank Capacity (C/20)	17.3 kWh	14.4 kWh
Maximum Useable Capacity at Max DoD	8.64 kWh	11.5 kWh
Average Price Per Battery	$475	$2279
Average Cost/kWh Cycle*	$.15	$.15
Average Lifespan	8 Years	13 Years
Operating Temperature Range	-20° to 45°C	0° to 45°C
Weight per Battery	127 lbs	85 lbs
Warranty	5 Years	7.5 Years
Country of Origin	China	China
Pros	Advanced Pure Lead Carbon technology improves charge/discharge. Avg cost up front. Maintenance Free.	Maintenance Free. Modular and lightweight. Safe, non-toxic, environmentally benign. No cooling or ventilation needed. Lowest lifetime cost.
Cons	Replacement costs (~3X over life of solar system).	Highest up front cost.

*Average Cost/kWh Cycle = (Avg Price Battery/(# Cycles x DoD X Wh)) x 1000

In the above chart, we are referring to the following Battery Options for this Kit:

KiloVault 2100 PLC Advanced AGM Batteries The 2100 PLC is a pure lead carbon sealed AGM deep cycle solar battery, for cycling applications.  KiloVault 2100 PLC is a cost-effective, maintenance-free battery that offers superior performance in Partial State Of Charge (PSoC) applications, combining pure lead and advanced carbon technology for extended battery life and rapid charging.  The batteries are designed for residential or light commercial off-grid, backup, or self-consumption applications.

KiloVault Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) Batteries are a drop-in replacement for lead acid batteries, and are much safer. They are modular, lightweight, and scaleable for small to large installations. And better yet - no maintenance, no cooling, and no ventilation required! While this technology is still the highest up front cost, you still get the lowest cost over the life of the system.

For Mounting Options, decide from the table below and add to cart above:

Mounting Type	Roof Mount Option	Ground Mount Option	Top of Pole Mount Option
Mounting Option Item Code	KIT1ROOFOPT	KIT1GROUNDOPT	KITMTSTOP60-12
Kit Includes	IronRidge XR100 11' Rails, clamps, and flashing	IronRidge XR1000 11' Rails, clamps, and caps/connectors (Does not include Schedule 40 pipe to be sourced locally)	MT Solar 12 Module Mount, IronRidge Rails XR1000 14' Rails, Clamps (Does not include Schedule 40 pipe to be sourced locally)
PSF	Up to 60 PSF	Up to 60 PSF	Up to 30 PSF

* To take a look at technical spec pages, installation manuals, warranty information, etc. click on each item in the chart to go to that Spec Page.