Ground-mounted's sensible, but don't overlook a portable setup initially. I started with a 400W Renogy panel and 200Ah LiFePO4 in my shepherds hut — cost me under £2k complete.
That's brilliant news! First-generation excitement is real, and it's always satisfying when the numbers actually stack up in your favour.
I'd be curious what your setup looks like though—panel...
The seasonal swing is brutal—I'm running a 5kWh LiFePO₄ battery bank in my shepherd's hut and even with winter panel angle optimisation, I'm still burning through reserves come December.
The winter capacity issue is real — I've been there with my shepherds hut setup. Before switching to LiFePO4, I was essentially managing 50Ah usable from a 100Ah lead-acid bank.
200Ah LiFePO4 gets...
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