Hi,
I'm looking to expand our current grid-tied solar from 2kw to 4kw, add some battery storage and do zero export.
Has anyone done this? Did SSE accept it?
Any advice on equipment?
Thanks all
Hi all,
Been asked to do some work in a block of 8 stables. Owner has provided the materials for what he wants installed - led panels and twin and earth cable.
I've suggested that twin and earth isn't the greatest cable type for the application, but I'm unaware of whether there is any reason...
Hey all,
Thanks for any advice you might be able to offer. I thought I posted this earlier but apparently not, apologies if it is a duplicate.
On Monday I'm supposed to be having an 8Kw system (24 x PLM-330MB-66/D Series - Evolution Ultramax with Growatt twin tracker inverter) installed with a...
Has anyone got any knowledge of a decent SPD that I can retrofit onto large panels?
Preferably I would like it to have its own enclosure and a set of VF contacts so that I can wire an audible alarm and light to them for ease of checking.
I am struggling to find anything suitable. The USA...
Trying to price a job where they want Lutron to control the lights. Not worked with Lutron Before- as have only done a Loxone course.
I understand the basic principles of wiring the lights back to the panel and then using the lutron cable/cat6 from the panel to the wall stations
quick look...
Is it mandatory to have the bus bar rating equal to the Ampere Frame (AF) of the Incoming Breaker (MCCB) in the MCC, sub distribution panels. Is it okay to have the bus bar rating equal to the AT ratings?
We've recently fitted 14 PV panels (LG 320w mono). Some panels are solid black, most are a lighter grey most of the time. Some cells within the lighter panels are black. Is this cause for concern?
I am new to the forum so Hi to everyone out there! I am also a new DIY Solar PV user and I am looking for some technical advice on an unusual string configuration.
So some prelude before the question: I have been looking at Solar on and off bust its always been too expensive and the FIT's keep...
Has anyone knowledge of PV panels being fitted to a park home?
I can find very little on the web.
One firm I contacted said they couldn’t but did not give me a reason.
Any information appreciated.
Been learning a lot just reading today on here. Hoping that someone can give us advice on three quotes we've received.
Location: south facing roof of two storey semi. No shading, no obstructions.
Quote 1:
local installer, small family business, small profit last year
12 x 300W JA Black...
Someone is connected to the grid with single phase supply and they have a 4kW PV array directly connected. They want to increase their PV generation, and add another 4kW.
I keep reading that if you generate more than 4kW you need a "3 phase inverter to split the load".
But I can't find out...
I'll be building a shed this year, and want to use solar panels with a leisure battery to provide lighting via 12 volt led lamps. The shed will lie north to south, and I want to know if I fit 2 panels, one on the east facing sloping roof and one one the west side, thy will get different levels...
Evening all
I am after a few of the smaller PV panels to replace some that have been viciously attacked by Rodents!
The only ones I can find that are close are Panasonic 245w which are a bit pricey for this situation and I am not sure would work very well. The existing panels are 190w Antaris...
Hi any experts out there that have fitted solar panels to a static caravan connected to site supply via 3 pin 230 volt.Straight forward or complicated.
Is there anything out there to help me get my head round control panels and control circuits. I was stuck at a job trying to get a metal barrel press to work automatically. Press start button, press comes down, squashes everything, pressure switch activates and it comes back up and hits the...
A series of documents have been published by BEIS, prepared by the BRE National Solar Centre. Can be found here: Fire incidents involving solar panels - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-incidents-involving-solar-panels
Recommendatioons for the PV industry is the one to...
Hi Everyone
Has anyone had any problems with 600x600 panels.
I fitted some for a client and after a couple of days they have started tripping the MCB.They are on the same circuit but 2 switches and sometimes they seem to be fine but at times they would trip the Mcb.
I have tried to isolate the...
So I've just fitted a 12 panel system to my own property in Leicester. I'm 2391 inspection and test qualified but don't really want to go to the expense of doing the course to be mcs as I am already to busy and don't see the market growing now feed in is so low. Is there an independent test...
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