Show All ItemsMost people would like to have their homes cooled by the strength of sunlight which ironically causes heat. How to achieve energy efficient cooling of your abode by harnessing sunlight? I have successfully implemented a solar powered air conditioning unit for my living room which has been working great since June 2013 . Let me tell you how I have done it.Notes to keep in mind:What I have implemented is an off grid power system. My home generates its own power and can run without utility power. As a result my system is typically much more expensive than one that ties to the grid (feeds power back). I just prefer the option having of power should our utility fail or natural disaster strikes (such as hurricane or a drunk neighbor knocking over a utility line pole with a car). I have fulfilled the electrical code requirements (NFPA 70, TTS-171 Part 1) and power utility mandates for my area. Grid tie or feeding power back to our utility is both not currently possible and highly illegal in my country (the death of a linesman occured due to a customer violation).

This instructable is an overview of how I implemented my system and the cost absorbed by myself. If my implementation cannot meet your electrical code needs, utility mandates, budget constraints and design criteria then I cannot assist you on this. You need to conduct your necessary reseach for a safe design and I'm always happy to try my best in answering technical questions you may have./id/Solar-Powering-My-Home/Read on and I hope you can find it interesting.Step 1: Solar panels for harvesting sunlight. Show All Items« PreviousNext »View All Steps DownloadSolar Air Conditioner Heat Pump Certified: AHRI, EnergyStar, UL 1995, CSA 22.2, ETL, & California Energy Commission SAVE >90% ON COOLING / HEATING COSTS Click here to download the solar AC specification sheet. This is the 4th generation solar air conditioner we've all been waiting for - designed for low cost, easy installation and a fast payback. This unique solar air conditioning technology requires no batteries, no inverter, no controller - just

plug in the solar panels and start saving up to more than 90% on daytime cooling or heating costs. For home or office use, this system will cool an area for pennies with 90% or more of the energy coming from sunlight. In addition to cooling, the ACDC12b solar heat pump will provide solar powered heating, operating all the way down to an outsideoutside air conditioner unit noise ambient temperature of 5F. no power to my hvac unitNo matter how far north or southac unit cad you are, this is the right system for you. ACDC12b solar air conditioners need no batteries, and only need two or three PV panels to deliver a huge savings. During the day, when air conditioning is needed the most, you can operate this unit with very little draw on your

At night, you continue to save due to the >SEER 21 rating on this unit. The mini-split air conditioner design allows you to put solar cooling into the area where it's needed the most and avoid the security issues of an unsightly and noisy window unit. If your location needs heat during the winter, take a full 1-ton of the daytime heating load off of your main heating system and get a head start on evening heating requirements.  because it's a ductless system, it allows 100% of your heating or cooling to be delivered to where it's needed without the loss that occurs in a ducted system. Note - this is not 220v utility power is required. If you have no AC power and need an off-grid solar Solar Air Conditioning Cooling & Heating Augmentation Augmenting a space heating or cooling system with solar makesIn addition to heating or cooling a small area, it allows you to add capacity to an existing system, or reduce the load on an existing system, either or both of which can

save you money and add comfort. Solar augmentation also allows offsetting of higher daytime electricity rates and reduces the amount of early evening catch-up required by the normalThe ACDC12b hybrid solar air conditioner allows you to add comfort without adding cost, and can sharply cut your daytime heating and cooling bills. The ACDC12b installs just like a normal minisplit air conditioner, then you connect the solar panels using industry-standardYou can use 1, 2 or 3 normal solar panels (but not 12v "battery charger" panels) of 230w-300w each for a total of up to 900w. You can order the panels, etc. from us or purchase them locally, note the panels should be minimum 30v PV panels (30-39v), please review the specifications. The ACDC12b uses R410a, an ozone-friendly refrigerant, so it is legal for the customer to self-install however we recommend hiring a professionalIf self-installing you will need a vacuum pump to commission the unit.

Anti-Corrosion For Long Life Designed to last a long time even in coastal and/or island areas where salty mist, saline fog, or salt spray may come in contact with critical air conditioner components, the ACDC12B uses SeaSpray Anit-Corrosion Technology to protect the electronic and mechanical components from corrosion. On pure AC power when no free solar energy is used, official AHRI SEER is >21. With AC power input being reduced by free energy from 2x 235w solar panels, effective SEER can be calculated as >35. With free energy from the recommended 3x 295w panels, SEER can be calculated as >65 under good sunlight conditions. Note, there is no official SEER rating for units that blend free energy mixed with paid energy, however these numbers are calculated using the formula that is used for official SEER calculations. The Manufacturers List Price on the ACDC12b is $1695. Solar panels, etc., are not included. HVAC professionals who purchase in quantity should contact us for dealer and distributor pricing.