Building a 3.5kWh DIY Solar Generator for $650 - Start to Finish

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•May 15, 2020

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LithiumSolar
81.1K subscribersAfter having a friend ask several questions regarding a solar generator project he was working on, I decided this would be a good opportunity to build my own solar generator and fully document the process. The total build came out to around $641.

This video provides an in-depth look at the process involved in collecting and assembling the battery pack along with the choice of components and some testing.

 

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