Exploring Solar Power - Where do I begin?
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I've got a new shed... And even though it's wired for power, my 16x9m shed is going to be powered as much as possible from solar panels and batteries. Given that I have more than a few computers and radios in there, this is going to be a challenge. The house already has a set of panels and a big inverter, so this is really my own personal R&D project. For safety, I am not attempting to connect my work to the house wiring, or feed into the grid. I will be running separate wiring to power this gear. A note on safety Electricity is dangerous. Contact with live wiring or components can be fatal. I can't state this clearly enough, electric shocks can, and do kill people. Batteries contain dangerous chemicals and can give off flammable gasses, which in a confined space can be explosive. Connecting or disconnecting batteries can cause sparks, which could have very bad side effects. I will detail steps to mitigate these risks, but ultimately it is up to you to be careful