We have been looking at a job with considerable shading on what would be the main location of panels. It is a big late Victorian Semi where we can probably get ten panels on one side and a further 6 on the flat roof above. Nearly all the shading comes from a chimney stack located on the outside...
Struggling to find a great deal of information regarding how to conduct testing and complete the PV Array Test Report. I thought there would have been many people facing the same issues.
I don't have a copy of BS EN 62446 at present. Does this include any information specific to testing micro...
I'm looking for some input on minimum installation standards for an installation that is a hybrid of US and EU equipment for an installation I am working on.
The project is located in a Caribbean island that uses 230/400V 60Hz. My solar training is all US focused although I am originally a UK...
Hi guys, were hearing stories about an installer from Birmingham buying up all the solar guide leads and going in cheap as chips on Canadians and micros.
We've lost a couple to them but by the time we get to the customer they are absolutely convinced that Canadian are the best panels and...
Anyone got any experience of connecting Inverter/generation meter output into the Trend Building Management System? Need to get the CHP linked up with the PV kit system but not sure how they "talk" to each other. Inverters are SMA's
I wonder if anyone has used any pure sine wave inverters - or even knows of any that are G83 certified? I have a potential customer that is keen on one if such a thing exists.
I have checked the sine wave of an SMA inverter at a previous customer's house on an oscillator and the sine wave was...
Hi, looking for some info on solar courses, mate is intrested in getting into this, has no real electrical experience (auto spark). Asked if i knew what was best but i dont have a clue, any ideas what courses or qualification are reqd. Thanks in advance
On Saturday evening there war a huge mains surge that left all our eurtherm controllers fried. All fuses were in tact. How can this happen?
Great forum.
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I have two inverters and four panels for sale. I have two schuco panels and two Risen. Not sure of the wattage at present. The box on one inverter has been opened and the other is a box I managed to acquire from another inverter of the same make and model.
All of the equipment is brand...
A bit of a weird one. I've had a phone call from a guy selling inverters as he claims his company has gone bust. Selling Samil 4400TL inverters for £200. Sounds very suspect. Does anyone know of anyone that has had any stock stolen? He is ringing me back shortly but I don't have his number.
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ive been reading about new PV panels with a micro inverter on the back, in effect generating AC from the back of the panel. Two questions
How does this work with G83 re cutting the feed in the event of gridloss.
Earthing, I know its out of the zone, but its generating AC will it need to be...
what is "Hybrid Solar Inverters"? Does it mean off-grid solar inverter, which is connected to the local grid? I think there must be some difference from traditional off-grid inverters.
Anyone who knows pls help me.
I have 3 x 2500HF SMA Inverters that we overstocked on and would be happy to move on for a suitable price if anyone is interested. These where originally purchased from Segen and i am able to provide original paperwork for these. Can sell individually or as a job lot.
If they are of use to...
Hello Everyone,
I just joined the forum and I have a couple of questions I would like to ask.
I will soon be involved in a very big project around 5MW and I would like to know more on the AC cable types and sizes.
I haven't seen the system layout so I don't know the exact distances, so I am...
HI all,
getting some info though that there is problems with Transformer less Inverters and RCD's not tripping.
thought id check one of mine and low and behold it didnt trip.
It is the first time ive tested it with the PV on though so i would never normally pick it up. Looks like the the...
HI
We have installed about 12 solar edge systems and not one of these systems have outperformed our sma string inverter setups.
Although there are variables which will influence the results we have 2 installs relatively close to each other, same tilt and orientation 16x yingli 250 pandas. The...
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