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    Will replacement panels of same total capacity jeopardise FiT payments

    Hi all, as per the above title. If one is to replace the existing solar pv panels for a new system of equal capacity (existing system is 8 x 250w=2000w total) with 5 x 400w=2000w in total, will that risk jeopardising FiT payments. By doing that it would give enough room to add 4 more panels of...
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    Best eco system to monitor grid & solar? also Smart meter not available at my property!

    Hi, Similar'ish question to my other thread but little more info now so a different approach but sorry if duplication. UK, single phase. Just had 3.6kw (4.6wk panels) Solis grid tie inverter, no batteries, installed. This inverter just shows solar output. Can get via App & Solis cloud but...
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    Solar wired into CU breaker, why should it use the solar power & not pull from the grid?

    Hi, Really just for info. not a problem or anything. (to be honest also wanting to be sure it is taking from solar as much as possible & can you be sure of that?) I assume the new solar meter is actually what is being drawn from the array so is an accurate indications of that. Grid tied 4kw...
  4. bigspark17

    Checklist for first solar install

    Hi guys/gals Directing this question at you that have transitioned already from sparky to pv insatller. I have my first pv install after getting so many queries since the energy price rise and looking to get one under my belt. I want to go in properly and that it is being installed to a high...
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    Appalling install... Am I missing DC isolators too? Help please!

    Hi all, I hope you can help me please. I had solar system installed nearly 2 months ago and my installer turned out to be cowboy despite having all necessary certification, Which trusted trader, you name it... They were already back to take the panels off, repair the roof and install panels...
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    Advice on getting into the solar industry

    Hi there, I'm looking for advice on getting into the solar industry. I will soon be completing my NVQ 3 and aim to get my testing and inspection certification shortly after. Once these are complete, how would I best go about getting a job in the solar industry? Are there any additional...
  7. bigspark17

    Solar iboost secondary output

    I have fitted iboosts to single immersion circuits before but now have a job with two cylinders. Isit just a case that once the first output is satisfied it will just move on to the next output? Can you decide which output to boost on the iboost? The second tank is about 20m ish away, i seem to...
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    Solar Solar Install Guidence

    Hi. I have a UK customer that has an agricultural building that will have a Diesel TPN generator supplying a corn dryer electrical installation. He also wants a solar array (2kw) off grid battery backed system to supply local lights, small power, trickle charge the generator batteries (from...
  9. GreenHomeUtopia

    Electrician Jobs Technical Co-Founder Wanted | Renewable Energy Startup | Solar PV

    Renewable energy startup is seeking a Technical Co-Founder to help create a company that is both socially and financially rewarding. The Co-Founder will have the opportunity to work with a team of successful innovative entrepreneurs and will become an integral part of growing an exciting new...
  10. clanky

    Sums Check on Cable Size for Remote Solar Array.

    Hello, hopefully ive got this right but if someone can check over my maths for me, id appreciate it. Im needing to install a new supply cable from my remote solar array and because of the distance, it needs to go underground for about 35m then into a nearby barn where it will be joined into a...
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    Ireland How do I get into doing renewables?

    I’m a qualified electrician and I’m just wondering what ways I can get into doing renewables is there a small course I can do or what are my options?
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    Solar solar protection for inverter and battery

    Hie. How can I size my protective devices for my solar installations because most breakers keep burning out. I'm I missing something?
  13. kenburgess

    UK Rotary isolators vs ordinary isolators?

    Why are rotary isolators used on solar and heat pump installations rather than other IP rated isolators?
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    Solar pv - slates being drilled through to install

    Hi, Recently I had solar panels fitted and realised how they have done it and I hope someone will be able to give me advice how bad and dangrous workmanship that is. 1. They trilled through the slate roof so hooks rest on the slates and then going into rafters. Basically slate became load...
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    Solar Spare solar energy, how to measure?

    We have solar PV panels (1.5kw) and I'm curious about fitting an immersion diverter to use any spare solar energy for heating water rather than sending it back to the grid. Before we do that, I'd like to have an idea if we have sufficient spare solar power for this purpose, if not then it's...
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    App for net solar export

    Hi all, We have a 3.9Kw array (13 x Sapphire 300W Black Mono solar panels) on our roof with a Growatt 3600MTL-S mini inverter. All good and has been working fine since installation in 2018. However, the system does not give me a 'net' import/export value. I've been looking for a meter (wifi...
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    Electrician Jobs Solar PV installers in North West and Yorkshire

    We are recruiting 3 installation teams (roofer and electrician). Jobs available immediate start for anyone with experience fitting/installing solar PV. Email [email protected] or contact 07828398577
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    Solar Panel Theft Solutions

    Trying to help out one of my customers who keeps on getting the PV panels stolen from one of his business premises which has a low roof making the panels easily accessible. As I maintain the intruder alarm he is asking me for some security ideas So the questions, are there any systems out there...
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    Extra PV system & a wiring issue with battery CT?

    Hi everyone, I have a quick question if I may? I'm thinking of adding a second PV system to my existing rooftop PV & battery setup. As the parts will be second hand due to lack of FITS & poor export prices, I'd like to install as much as I can myself to save money (I've already bought the...
  20. bigspark17

    Solar Array swa sizing

    Any help on solar array swa sizing? 4kw array needed around 20M swa from house to array. thanks

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