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[peteoldam]

Hi I have 1.6 system (8 panels) installed connected in one string the inverter.
Three of the panels are on a flat roof (on stands at 30 degrees).
However these 3 panels are in shade in the mornings (I understand that this drags the output of the whole system down).
Could I fit a spot light directed onto the 3 panels in shade (on a timer to turn off when they come into full sunshine I also understand that this varies according to the time of year. )and get the most out of the system?
I am on the 43.7p tariff so I assume the money spent powering the light would be more than paid back.

 

[danesol]

Hi I have 1.6 system (8 panels) installed connected in one string the inverter.
Three of the panels are on a flat roof (on stands at 30 degrees).
However these 3 panels are in shade in the mornings (I understand that this drags the output of the whole system down).
Could I fit a spot light directed onto the 3 panels in shade (on a timer to turn off when they come into full sunshine I also understand that this varies according to the time of year. )and get the most out of the system?
I am on the 43.7p tariff so I assume the money spent powering the light would be more than paid back.

LOL

I think the more expert members on here, would need more information about the panel voltages and the exact Inverter been used to comment properly here..........

 

[danesol]

How many World War II spotlights have you got....... sorry, only joking

 

[peteoldam]

Ok thanks I will get more information and post on later

 

[Mozzerr]

Lol. Yes let's completely ignore the fraud aspect and just talk hypothetically.... Haha!

No idea btw, but interested non the less!

 

[peteoldam]

its not fraud just creative thinking :rolleyes2: the energy companies never play fair with consumers

 

[SolarCity]

It would invalidate your warranty, it would require an absolutely huge light, would more than likely cost more than you think, it would probably be fraud and it would look absolutely ridiculous.

 

[pjcomp]

Can't believe it would be economical anyway, but why does anyone think it would be fraud? I don't recall anything in the FiT rules about natural daylight being the only permitted source of energy. And what if someone lives next to a sports stadium and the floodlights trigger panel generation during an evening game (which is equivalent to what the OP is suggesting)?

PJ

 

[Mozzerr]

No, the OP isn't going to be innocently benefitting indirectly in this scenario.. he's going to be doing it purely for the purposes of material gain by deception. Good debate though!

What about mirrors? I've read that a strategically placed mirror can increase the output of a solar panel by as much as 70%...!

 

[Eco Deal]

ask next door to plug in the spot light ?

 

[Mozzerr]

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