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In this segment of our series on building an off-grid solar power system is how to figure out how many solar panels you'll need for your solar system. The number of solar panels needed to go off-grid depends on the following factors:

• Amount of electricity you use
• Amount of usable mounting space
• Amount of direct daily sunlight
• The type of solar panel you need 

After discovering how much power you need to make per day, you'll need to determine how much usable sunshine you'll have. 

Deciding on the right battery for an off-grid solar power system is an important factor that will impact the performance and longevity of your system. Here are some factors to consider: 

The Important Questions:

What is a Solar Charge Controller?:

Used Panels and Their Benefits:

If you know what to expect and know your way around used products, then used solar panels are a great, cost-effective way to go. Keep in mind that these panels will never be as good as brand-new ones, however, that shouldn’t deter you from considering used solar panels that can be more suitable for your budget.

Check out our selection of Used Solar Panels! 

The Essentials for Off-Grid Kits May Include:

• Charge controller and inverter or a hybrid inverter
• Combiner box or parallel adaptors
• 10 AWG PV wire
• DC disconnects
• Fuses
• MC4 connectors
• Solar panels*
• Battery storage*

*as an option on some of our kits

Are Solar Kits a good option for you?

If you are looking to put solar on your home, the grid-tied solar kits at SanTan Solar are a great option for you!  By utilizing components from trusted manufacturers and bundling them, these kits offer a more economical solution when compared to many other solar options on the market.