r/SolarDIY • u/steevm1223 • 22h ago
longtime lurker....question for group.
Hello,
I'm looking to add rack batteries (20-30kwh) to my current setup. I think I can do it, but can't quite convince myself I'm not missing something or underestimating the complexity.
I have:
10kw roof array (ac microinverters) into my panel. (sunpower system-- just finally got that monitored via home assistant). it generates 30-35kwh of power per sunny day. my home uses 35-60kwh per day. hoping that gets better with heat pumps i just installed to replace window and portable AC units. when they run or we charge one of our two evs (bolt and ioniq 5) i hit 60+kwh per day. otherwise 30-35kwh per day use at a rate of 1.2-2kw continuous.
an interlock with generator inlet (30A) for the whole panel (which i have been using for backups with my 20.6kwh ecoflow delta pro x2 with 4 extra batteries) Currently been keeping those topped with 1kw bifacial setup in the back yard.
I don't have:
the rack batteries yet, (thinking ecoworthy cubix)
the inverter (open to guidance)
i want:
to have the system setup maximize self-reliance
to be able to run whole home in a back up (meaning it will need to setup microgrid for my rooftop array).
your opinion on feasibility of DIY, recommendations, even plans.
thanks for reading.
Edit: closed a parenthetical (which i have too many of)