New DC inverter window unit, maybe better than LG, does come in a smaller 8000 btu... CEER of 15

Photowhit
Photowhit Solar Expert Posts: 6,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Just saw this passed it Energy star rating with a CEER of 15! 
Has a funky 'U' shape so much like having a mini split with the compressor outside the window and you can mostly close the window;

8000 BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner

https://us.midea.com/product/Room-Air-Conditioners/Window-Air-Conditioner/8,000-BTU-U-Shaped-Window-Air-Conditioner

Energy star info;

https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-room-air-conditioners/details-plus/2351000#PriceAndLocation
Home system 4000 watt (Evergreen) array standing, with 2 Midnite Classic Lites,  Midnite E-panel, Magnum MS4024, Prosine 1800(now backup) and Exeltech 1100(former backup...lol), 660 ah 24v Forklift battery(now 10 years old). Off grid for 20 years (if I include 8 months on a bicycle).
- Assorted other systems, pieces and to many panels in the closet to not do more projects.
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,654 admin
    #2
    Looks neat... Shipping in April (2020)?...

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • Photowhit
    Photowhit Solar Expert Posts: 6,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like an 'get-going' campaign, I might roll the dice;

    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/midea-the-window-air-conditioner-reinvented#/

    Home system 4000 watt (Evergreen) array standing, with 2 Midnite Classic Lites,  Midnite E-panel, Magnum MS4024, Prosine 1800(now backup) and Exeltech 1100(former backup...lol), 660 ah 24v Forklift battery(now 10 years old). Off grid for 20 years (if I include 8 months on a bicycle).
    - Assorted other systems, pieces and to many panels in the closet to not do more projects.
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  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,115 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 2020 #4
    Curious about the "Plug N Play permission free" solar listed at the bottom of the above link. How do they get around not needing a permit from the AHJ? Likely it's not 100% "permission free".

    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/legion-solar-4-permission-free-energy-storage#/

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  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,935 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 2020 #5
    Comparing the LG window unit (not a mini- split which has a heating function) the DC part in the title is a bit off as this runs from AC first.

    The efficiency looks decent but still not near the current best splits. The sound level outside would be nice to know as a split is almost as quiet outdoors as inside. A split is almost at the threshold of audible BTW, and is hardly noticeable inside on auto.

    A warranty is often telling of the underlying value. Most of the namebrand mini-splits come with a 5+ year warranty some are 7 years.

     The window function with the window closed is fantastic and very nice for security if you can lock the window. Not sure about that from the link.
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