Updating my solar system

nschizzano

I have a 12v system, powered by a 600w array. The array is 6 individual 100w panels daisy-chained in series. Pretty old 8g cables ran 75 feet. To a 2yr old Litime Non blue tooth charge controller (60A -12v/24v/48v), then to a pure sine 12v samlex 2000w inverter.

I have about 12 more panels purchased and ready sitting in the garage. My plan is to have a total of about 22, 100w panels (2200w) and 10kw 48v battery bank on a 48v system. Im no pro so idk what im missing or how it looks in detail exactly. 

Im wondering what gauge cables will i need and how to wire these panels together to make 48v. And am I missing anything? Will my charge controller work

Or Should I utilize a 24v system?

I dont mind investing a fair bit into this system as long as it is high quality, safe, it lasts long, and primarily so I do not have to run the generator at all or very, very little in the winter months. 

We do not draw much power for out little yurt home, mostly none all day, charge our phones, and watch some movies at night. Pulling 200w max at night. BUT we got a water distiller and that pulls 750w for 4- 7hrs per day. I think Thats up to 5.2kw per day. So that makes things kind of challenging. 

(Other various and random things like makita, milwakee, ebike batteries charging at random times, and a 990w air conditioner when its super hot) but in summer and these small batteries etc are not much concern 

Also a 500w well pump but that only gets run for very short periods of time

Respectfully
-Nick & Crystal