I agree with Gavin A’s analysis. For further reading about the effect of the bypass diodes in shaded conditions, and the benefits of module-level optimisation, read here: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/se_technical_bypass_diode_effect_in_shading.pdf
Specifically note the effect of bypass...
The way it works with traditional string inverter is - they track the Maximum Power Point per string. If one panel is shaded, and is producing, for example, 50% of the energy, the inverter will either bypass this panel completely (0 power from this panel) or it will drop the current of the...
Re the MCS regulation, we know it is unrealistic to produce 16 shading charts, so our recommendation is to do as The Solar King advised - 1 MCS shading chart + data from additional sources such as SolarEdge Site Designer, PV Sol or PV syst. Additionally, for your convenience, we took the trouble...
Have you seen the video at the top of this thread? Microinverters vs. DC Optimisers - click here for the true story: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/microinverters_vs_optimisers_the_true_story.pdf
Dear XKent,
The best solution for you would be to scan both images and upload them as one PDF file.
If this doesn't work, feel free to send the two images to our support team - [email protected]. Make sure you state the site name.
In addition to the comprehensive user manual mentioned above, there is a video which gives an overview of the functionalities of our monitoring portal - Module Monitoring
Dear electricalchief,
The best way to print the graph would be to export the data to Excel (you have this option in the top right corner of the charts page) and then create yourself any graph you like, and easily print it.
Best Regards,
The SolarEdge team
Indeed we uploaded a new version of our Monitoring Portal on Sunday night. As mentioned by methley, this version includes enhancements that enable you to manage your sites and users independently and perform other tasks that previously required our support team's assistance. The layout problem...
Hi Wiggly, thanks for your interest in SolarEdge.
The answer for your questions is yes, you can install only 8 panels on the SE4000. You will be utilizing half the power but the efficiency penalty is very small (~0.2% weighted efficiency).
Later you will be able to add 8 more panels. One of...
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