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Run your window AC with just 2 solar panels when sun shines. Easy DIY project you can do in one day. (www.youtube.com)

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Obviously there's lots to improve here, but for plenty of people this is a great starting point.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Did you look into 12v mini split systems? Avoiding the need for an inverter might drastically bring down costs and efficiency. I’ve seen a couple sets out on the market that come with everything already (prefilled mini split system and solar panels). Adding a transfer switch and an inverter could get you somewhere! I liked the idea of it purely as an “assist” with a larger system. Pull some heat out of the house to reduce the load on the main hvac system.