Ingenious DIY setup powers home for 8 years with over 1,000 repurposed laptop batteries

A DIY home power system uses 1,000 laptop batteries for 8 years.

: Glubux crafted a DIY power system with over 1,000 repurposed laptop batteries that has run for eight years without replacements. His setup combines solar panels and customized battery racks in a shed, powering his entire house. Initially starting with a 1.4kW solar panel and a forklift battery, he expanded the system with 24 solar units of 440W each. No batteries needed replacement, demonstrating the effectiveness of repurposing e-waste.

Glubux developed a home power system utilizing over 1,000 repurposed laptop batteries. This project was shared on the Second Life Storage forum and has operated successfully for eight years without any battery replacements. Initially using a modest 1.4kW solar panel array combined with a 24V 460Ah forklift battery, charge controllers, and a 3kVA inverter, Glubux expanded his setup. The battery system, housed in a shed 50 meters from his house, now uses 24 solar panels providing 440W peak each.

The customized battery packs encountered issues like uneven discharge rates, which Glubux addressed by adjusting cell counts. Batteries are stored in individual racks crafted from individual cells of used laptop batteries. Despite the unconventional design, no fire hazards or battery swelling have been reported.

The achievement underscores the potential for repurposing e-waste into a reliable power solution. Glubux's successful initiative reduces electronic waste while also demonstrating an alternative energy source. As of the most recent update, the system continues to operate without failure, fully powering his home.

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