Powering Remote Living: A Tycon Systems® Case Study
The Challenge:
Providing reliable power to remote cabins can be complex, especially in mountainous regions where grid access is unavailable. In this case, a 2,200 sq ft recreational cabin near Mt. Pleasant, Utah relied entirely on a diesel generator for electricity. While effective, this setup was inefficient for continuous, low-power needs such as security cameras and internet connectivity when the cabin was unoccupied.
The goal was to transition to a solar power solution that could deliver consistent energy year-round while reducing reliance on the generator. However, installation presented additional challenges. Mounting solar panels on the cabin roof was not ideal due to structural concerns and suboptimal roof angles, which would reduce efficiency and increase system costs.
The Solution:
To address these requirements, the system implemented a Tycon Systems® pre-engineered solar power solution designed for off-grid applications. Instead of roof installation, the solar array was ground-mounted in a location optimized for maximum sun exposure, particularly during winter months when solar availability is reduced. The system was configured with approximately 1,440W of solar capacity and 720Ah of battery storage, carefully sized to support the cabin’s average continuous load of around 210W.
