Oukitel P2001-2000Wh Portable Solar Power System

If I was building my solar system again this is what I would do. It would still operate some of my network but it would be based on a portable “solar generator” package. This system could theoretically run about 60W DC Loads for 24 hours. I would limit it to about 30 Watts depending on the weather and how many panels. The portable power system packages all the required components into a simple container. This Oukitel unit is functionally perfect including UPS mode. (Amazon)

Components

1. Oukitel P2001-2000Wh portable power system.
2. 2 Renogy 100W Solar Panels. (Up to 500W of panels)
3. 1 Home Assistant operated 110VAC power switch with energy monitoring
4. 1 Home Assistant DC voltage sensor on the Oukitel DC output

HA switched 110VAC   Solar Panels
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12V Loads   5VDC Loads   120VAC Loads		
HA Voltage 
Sensor

Operation

Normally Home Assistant switch is off and the system runs off the solar panels and the battery. As a backup, if HA detects low voltage on the sensor, HA turns on the Utility AC power to charge the system. When HA senses high enough DC voltage the Utility power is turned off.

In a storm outage or emergency, the Oukitel is portable and can be removed from the system for any use.

Oukitel Pros and Cons

• Pro
• UPS mode has been demonstrated to be fast enough to avoid rebooting a computer plugged into it. (YouTube demonstrations )
• All modes are supported simultaneously. Charging and discharging, solar and utility charging, etc
• DC outputs are regulated even with low system voltage.

Con

• DC goes to sleep after 4 hours with no load. DC loads must be at least 2W continuous to remain on.