How to convert normal AC to solar AC?

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asked Jul 24, 2023 in Other-Home/Garden by Glockguy1988 (1,060 points)
How to convert normal AC to solar AC?

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answered Mar 5 by 15thgear (33,450 points)
To convert your normal AC to Solar AC you will need to use enough solar panels, batteries and a DC to AC converter.

The solar panels produce DC current and air conditioners use alternating current or AC.

The DC to AC inverter is needed to convert the DC power from the solar panels and batteries into AC or alternating current power to power the air conditioner.

You also need enough batteries and a big enough inverter as well as enough solar panels to keep the AC going and prevent it from draining the batteries.

Air conditioners use a lot of power so you need enough amp hours for the batteries and more than one battery connected to ensure the air conditioner keeps going.

The solar panels should also be enough so that they provide more power going into the batteries than going out.

Running an AC or air conditioner with solar panels can be a good idea for saving money and the environment although you have to ensure you have enough solar panels and battery power to keep up with the air conditioner.

A central AC can also be run off a big enough solar system but it can be costly.

To efficiently run a central AC unit will require installing at least 3 kilowatts (kW) of solar panel output.

Because most residential solar panels generate around 100 watts, 30 panels would be needed to generate this 3 kW of power.

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