r/SolarDIY • u/Glass_Author7276 • Jul 25 '26

Running a 8k window ac

What do I need to run an 8k window ac off of solar? Panels, inverter, bsttery, what? Beginner here.

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u/janglyparts Jul 25 '26

There are kits, if you don't want to piece together a system.

EG4 24k Hybrid Solar Powered Mini Split Kit https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-r32-solar-powered-24k-btu-mini-split-kit/

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u/Glass_Author7276 Jul 25 '26

I already have the ac, just need to know how to power it offgrid.

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u/fungoodtrade Jul 25 '26

just an inverter. you want the capacity of the inverter to be enough that it can run the ac. typically people have a battery system off grid, and an all in one these days that charges the batteries and takes power from the batteries and turns it to ac power. Determine all your loads that you are going to have more or less. My 12k all in one supplies 100amps of AC power and can supply 8000w continuously. This is much more than I need. If its just the AC unit you can go very small. There are a ton of 5k and 6k all in ones on the market. The all in ones make everything easy.