Full Off-Grid Cabin Power
Full-time off-grid cabin or homestead. Dual solar panels charge a 400Ah battery bank powering a well pump, refrigerator, lights, and AC appliances through a 2000W inverter.
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Open in editorThis full off-grid cabin power system provides enough energy for full-time homesteading. Two 200W solar panels feed a 60A MPPT controller that charges a 400Ah lithium battery bank (two 200Ah batteries in parallel). A positive bus bar distributes power to a 2000W inverter for AC loads and a DC fuse panel for three DC circuits.
The 2000W inverter is sized for high-draw appliances like power tools, a washing machine, or a microwave. The DC fuse panel handles the well pump (the highest-draw DC circuit at 15A), cabin lights, and a DC refrigerator. The bus bar keeps the positive distribution organized and allows easy expansion. This setup provides reliable year-round power for off-grid cabins, tiny homes, and rural homesteads.
Components
| Component | Qty | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|
| 200W Solar Panel | 2 | 200W each |
| MPPT Charge Controller | 1 | 60A |
| 200Ah Lithium Battery | 2 | 200Ah each |
| 250A Main Fuse | 1 | 250A |
| Positive Bus Bar | 1 | 300A |
| 2000W Inverter | 1 | 2000W |
| DC Fuse Panel | 1 | 3 circuits |
| Well Pump | 1 | 15A |
| Cabin Lights | 1 | 5A |
| Refrigerator | 1 | 8A |
