Project Description: Complete move and upgrade of entire power room equipment and wiring for off-grid system. Equipment was moved to a new power shed, all power room wiring and conduit to panels had to be completely replaced. Original inverter was maintained, but original Trace TC250 DC distribution panel and built-in charge controllers were upgraded to a Midnite Solar E-Panel and custom combiner assembly with dual MX60 charge controllers. The battery bank was changed from sealed AGM to flooded Surrette Series 5000 batteries with a new enclosure and automatic ventilation. A 12KW Kohler back-up generator was integrated with auto-start capability from the inverter.
Kane Gulch Ranger Station, San Juan County, UT
Project Description: Complete upgrade of entire power room equipment and wiring for off-grid system (power shed itself was replaced, all power room wiring and conduit had to be completely replaced). Power panel upgraded from Xantrex SW to an Outback dual VFX3648 PS2 power panel with 2 MX60 charge controllers, 2.6 KW PV solar array re-wired from 24 to 72 volts, battery bank re-wired from 24 to 48 volts.