[RE-wrenches] How large is too large?

[William Miller]

Mark:

I suggest you do not exceed three battery strings, if possible.

William Miller


At 09:58 AM 3/2/2009, you wrote:
>Hello Wrenches,
>I have a customer that has really likes the thought of being off-grid and 
>they have asked me to design a system for their “lodge”.  I have kicked 
>and screamed to get them to consider a grid-tied system using their 
>existing grid service­to no avail.
>After doing a preliminary load analysis, I have determined that it would 
>take ~35kW of solar and a couple Bergey Excels for it to work along with a 
>19,000Ah battery bank.
>So, how big is too big?  If we were to move forward on this, what would be 
>the major obstacles/show stoppers besides the price (as price is not an issue)?
>What are some of the largest battery based systems that you have installed 
>or heard of?
>Any input is welcome. . .besides being told just to run away from this 
>one. . .
>
>REgards,
>
>Mark Dickson
>Oasis Montana Inc.
><http://www.oasismontana.com/>www.oasismontana.com
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