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Stand-Alone Remote Home, Cabin or Cottage Solar Power Systems
Use the sun to power for your "off the grid" vacation cabin or cottage. Our Solar Cabin kits range from 250 to 750 Watts of solar power. We include the solar modules, wiring and combiner, solar controller, and complete instructions. To complete your system, choose from one of our optional solar mounting structures, battery banks and inverters for AC power, or supply your own.

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A roof mounted Remote Solar Home System

A pole mounted Remote Solar Home System
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Model SC-750 750 Watt Remote Home Solar Kit - $5,349.00

This high quality 750 watt solar kit will provide enough power to run many 12 VDC lights and small appliances at a week long vacation cabin or small rural house. A great choice for a complete, larger 12VDC system. Can be configured for 24 VDC also!

Expandable for more power in the future

Kit includes:
• Name Brand 750W minimum rating solar array
• Plug and play wiring kit for solar modules for 12 or 24 VDC
Solar combiner box with circuit breakers for easy conduit connection and system inspection
Tristar 60 Solar Charge Controller: Built by the largest solar controller company in the world, Morningstar Corp., this reliable controller will flawlessly protect your battery bank for years. Designed for this 750 Watt 24 VDC Solar Cabin system but can be reconfigured for 48 Vdc systems, 60 Amp rated. We include the onboard Digital Meter, and a remote battery temperature sensor.
• Instructions for installation and wiring diagram

Power Production: 2250-3375 DC Watt-hours per day
Compare against the figures you determined on the worksheet.
* Multiply Watt-hours by .85 for AC Watt-hours available if inverter is used.

Solar Home Kit Options:
750 Watt Roof or Ground Solar Mounting Structure: The module length is vertical (each module is in portrait-mode) and modules are mounted side-by-side. Telescoping back legs are adjustable from 20 to 65 degrees. 3-4 week lead time
Model LPRGM-750 -
Price $521

750 Watt Top of Pole Solar Mounting Structure:
Adjustable from 15 degrees to 65 degrees in 10-degree increments. These racks are made to mount on standard sizes of SCH40 steel pipe. 3-4 week lead time Model TPM-750
Price $635.00 - click here for more information

Upgrade to Outback FLEXmax-60 Solar Charge Controller:
This MPPT controller increases your solar output up to 25% in cold weather! You can also reduce your wire size for your remote solar array by wiring our solar cabin kits at higher voltages, such as 48 or 72 VDC, and the Flexmax 60 will automatically step it down to your battery voltage. Includes MATE and RTS battery temperature sensor
Model SC-FX60 Upgrade Price: $610.00

Optional 12VDC to 120VAC Inverters: click here

Optional Sealed and Flooded Battery Banks: click here

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Typical Ground Mount

Model SC-500 500 Watt Remote Home Solar Kit - $3,779.00

This high quality 500 watt solar kit will provide enough power to run 12 VDC lights and small appliances at a weekend vacation cabin or small rural home. A great choice for a complete and expandable larger 12VDC system. Can be configured for 24VDC or 48VDC also!

Expandable for more power in the future

Kit includes:

• Name Brand 500W minimum rating solar array
• Plug and play wiring kit for solar modules for 12 or 24 VDC
Solar combiner box with circuit breakers for easy conduit connection and system inspection
Tristar 60 Charge Controller: Designed for this 500 Watt 12 or 24 VDC Solar Cabin system but can be reconfigured for 48 Vdc systems, 60 Amp rated. We include the onboard Digital Meter, and a remote battery temperature sensor.
• Instructions for installation and wiring diagram
Power Production: 1500-2250 DC Watt-hours per day
Compare against the figures you determined on the worksheet.
* Multiply Watt-hours by .85 for AC Watt-hours available if an inverter is used.

Solar Cabin Kit Options:

500 Watt Roof or Ground Solar Mounting Structure: The module length is vertical (each module is in portrait-mode) and modules are mounted side-by-side. Telescoping back legs are adjustable from 20 to 65 degrees. 3-4 week lead time
Model LPRGM-500 - Price $417

500 Watt Top of Pole Solar Mounting Structure: Adjustable from 15 degrees to 65 degrees in 10-degree increments. These racks are made to mount on standard sizes of SCH40 steel pipe. 3-4 week lead time
Model TPM-500 - Price $492.00
click here for more information

Upgrade to Outback Flexmax 60 Solar Charge Controller:
This MPPT controller increases your solar output up to 25% in cold weather! You can also reduce your wire size for your remote solar array by wiring our solar cabin kits at higher voltages, such as 48 or 72 VDC, and the Flexmax 60 will automatically step it down to your battery voltage. Includes MATE and RTS battery temperature sensor.
Model SC-FX60 Upgrade Price: $610.00

Optional 12VDC to 120VAC Inverters: click here

Optional Sealed and Flooded Battery Banks: click here

Click here to contact us for more information or to order


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Typical Ground Mount


Typical Pole Mount

All Solar Electric Supply Home Solar Kits feature:
• Premium quality name-brand solar modules with 25 year warranty
• Plug and play solar module output MC cables for trouble free wiring
• Outdoor rated solar combiner box with circuit breakers for a safe installation
• High quality solar charge controller with digital meter, remote battery temperature sensor and room for solar expansion
• Optional DC to AC Inverters with transfer switches for systems with generators
• Optional Flooded and Sealed battery banks with cables
• Instructions for installation and wiring diagram

Free Freight to a commercial location in the continental 48 US states.

Not Included in Solar Cabin Kits:
Conduit, wire and disconnects from solar combiner box to controller and controller to battery not included but is readily available at any electrical supply store. We will help you with sizing and selection.


Morningstar SureSine Inverter, 12 VDC 300 Watt
Model SSI-300
Price $329

Just want to run a few AC loads? This high quality, pure sine wave AC power produces up to 300 Watts of 120 VAC power! Great for TV's, stereos, computers/laptops, printers, etc.

This product is a pure sine wave inverter designed specifically to meet the needs of rural PV electrification requiring AC power for small home solar systems. This inverter is a good choice for small PV systems on remote cabins and weekend homes and RV/caravans and boats.

The SureSine’s combination of performance, features and competitive price provides the best small inverter value on the market. It is highly reliable, having no internal cooling fan or other moving parts prone to failure.

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SureSine-300

Magnum AE Series Inverter, 12VDC, 600 Watt
Model MM-AE-600
Price $549.00

Have a generator already? This sturdy 600 Watt modified sine wave inverter is designed specially for remote living and has a built in transfer switch and a 30 Amp battery charger so you can recharge your batteries when you're running your generator. Run your 120 VAC loads silently off this high quality inverter. 2 Year Warranty!

Click here for more Magnum AE Inverter information

Magnum AE Series Inverter, 12 VDC, 1200 Watt
Model MM-AE-1200
Price $849.00

Designed to work with your generator. This rugged 1200 Watt modified sine wave inverter has a built in transfer switch and a 70 Amp battery charger so you can recharge your batteries quickly and run your AC loads when the generator is on. Then run your 120 VAC loads silently off this high quality inverter. 2 Year Warranty!

Click here for more Magnum AE Inverter information

Magnum AE Series Inverter, 24 VDC, 1500 Watt
Model MM-AE-1500-24
Price $895.00

For the largest cabins or cottages. Recharges your batteries from your generator. The largest of the MM-AE series, this 1500 Watt modified sine wave inverter has a built in transfer switch and a 35 Amp battery charger so you can recharge your batteries quickly and run your AC loads when the generator is on. 2 Year Warranty!
This is designed for 24VDC battery banks and can work with any of our solar cabin systems if they are wired at 24VDC.

Click here for more Magnum AE Inverter information

Magnum Inverter Options:

MM-RC25 6 LED Remote with 25' Cable - use with MM 612AE, MM 1212 and MM 1212AE $59.00
ME-RC50 Digital LCD Display Remote Panel with 50' Cable $229.00
ME-IC5-125 Five foot #2 Battery to Inverter cable for 600 Watt Inverter with 125 A Fuse block assembly $133
ME-IC10-200 Ten foot #2/0 Battery to Inverter cable for 1100-1500 Watt Inverter with 200 A Fuse block assembly $233

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AE Series Inverter

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Optional ME-RC Remote Control


Batteries for Cabins and Cottages

Flooded Heavy Duty Deep Cycle Batteries by Surrette
These are the great flooded, deep-cycling batteries for cabins or remote home systems. They are rated at 1000 cycles to 50% depth of discharge. The S-530 is a 6 Volt 530 Amp-hour battery, weight 125 lbs each. We include heavy duty 2/0 color coded cable battery interconnects with lugs to connect them in a 24 or 48V configuration. Free Freight to a commercial location in the continental US.

SES Battery Model Qty/Type of Battery Battery Storage
DC Watt-hr AC Watt-hr
Battery Bank Price
8-S530 8 S-530 20,352 18,317 $3,780.00
12-S530 12 S-530 30,528 27,475 $5,695.00
16-S530 16 S-530 40,704 36,634 $7,595.00

Sealed Maintenance-Free AGM Battery Banks by Deka
For a maintenance-free battery bank you never have to add water to. Batteries do not gas under normal operating conditions. Made in the USA by the largest battery manufacturer, Deka. We include heavy duty 2/0 color coded cable battery interconnects with lugs to connect them in a 24 or 48V configuration. Free Freight to a commercial location in the continental 48 US states.

SES Battery Model Qty/Type of Battery Battery Storage
DC Watt-hr AC Watt-hr
Battery Bank Price
8-A300 8 8A8D 15,360 13,,824 $4,211.00
12-A300 12 8A8D 23,040 20,736 $6,250.00
16-A300 16 8A8D 30,720 27,628 $8,350.00

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Rolls/Surrette S-530

 

 

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Sealed AGM Battery


Solar Electric Supply understands the need for complete independence from the electrical power grid.

Use the sun to power for your "off the grid" vacation cabin or cottage. Our plug and play home solar system kits range from 250 to 750 Watts for any remote power demand. We include the solar modules, wiring and combiner, solar controller, and complete instructions. All you need to add is one of our solar mounting structures (or build your own!), a battery bank and an inverter for AC power.

If your home is remote from grid power, whether in the mountains, desert, jungle or just far from electrical utility, a renewable energy system will add to your comfort and freedom. These systems allow you the comforts of home without the noise and hassle of a generator.

All kits feature premium quality name-brand solar modules.

All solar panels used in our solar systems are typically either Mitsubishi or Sharp. All have a 25 year power output warranty. This is your guarantee for trouble-free solar power generation.

Stand-alone weather proof systems for industrial applications also available.
Call (877) 297-0014 for more information.

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