For most people, an off-the-shelf battery solution may be the best bet. Pre-made battery systems lessen the risk of making a mathematical or didn’t-read-the-manual error that introduces hazards to you or the system.
However, in a community of mathematically inclined nerds willing to follow rules that make sense, many readers may prefer to build their own battery setup.
For introductory reading in deciding whether it’s a project for you, I highly recommend the Overkill Solar (“more is better”) BMS instruction manual: PDF link. For those with disposable income and moderate tinkering skills, going fully off-grid and becoming electrically self-sufficient can be surprisingly attainable.
For ways to replace electrical needs with non-electrical systems that offer comparable quality of life, Low Tech Magazine is a good read.
For most people, an off-the-shelf battery solution may be the best bet. Pre-made battery systems lessen the risk of making a mathematical or didn’t-read-the-manual error that introduces hazards to you or the system.
However, in a community of mathematically inclined nerds willing to follow rules that make sense, many readers may prefer to build their own battery setup.
For introductory reading in deciding whether it’s a project for you, I highly recommend the Overkill Solar (“more is better”) BMS instruction manual: PDF link. For those with disposable income and moderate tinkering skills, going fully off-grid and becoming electrically self-sufficient can be surprisingly attainable.
For ways to replace electrical needs with non-electrical systems that offer comparable quality of life, Low Tech Magazine is a good read.