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My current 2.5kW Solar pv array is in a less than favourable position, but there is plenty of space to expand the array. I have an...
Hello everyone, I currently have two solar modules left over from an installation and I would like to use them to set up a solar system on the...
Can anyone tell me what is going on here? This is a Phono Solar panel, 8 1/2 years old, 10 year warranty. I called installer and he gave me the...
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Signing up with my current electricity supplier for export after recent solar install.
They stated they require a commissioning certificate...
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I plan to add solar to my home and have a question about how many amps I can backfeed into my AC service panel using Net Metering. I know NEC...
I had a PV system installed by a local reputable manufacturer last autumn; since then, I've received conflicting advice regarding the consumer...
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I have two gen 1 x 5kw hybrid inverter, with batteries. My question is can I connect the two backup out put via 2 isolators...
Hi, We're looking at installing solar at a remote property which is on a TT system with out buildings supplied with underground cables (Stables...
Greetings, I have a solar 5kw system installed with a hybrid inverter (no batteries yet). My electrician decided to add an extension board for the...
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Currently on a 3MW Solar farm job and will soon be coming up to the testing stage of the project. My question is, where do you do your...
Hi everyone, this is my first time using a forum so please don’t criticise to much.
I recently done by EESS course but I didn’t actually find it...
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I’m in the process of registering for mcs. I’ve done pv and battery course and done a fair amount of solar and battery installs.
As part of...
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Before I start I am not an electrician and am relatively new to this topic.
Current set up Axpert 5.5 Kw inverter, 7 x 420...
I am installing a Victron Quattro in an island mode configuration (in the UK, the DNO is the NG). I will be adding a stand-by generator. My...
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I'm looking for some help on a query I have.
I'm currently involved with a new build with the plan to fit Solar in the very near future...
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Long story short - my Aurora P-One developed the common E031 fault. I carried out the repair myself (ex electronics teacher), replacing...
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Our local Primary School has a couple of these inverters, installed what must be around 15 years ago. Visiting the school recently, I was...
Hi. I've recently passed an EESS course with LCL snd just done my first inverter and battery install with parts supplied by the customer.
My...
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I would like to give a really big thanks to this forum and especially to Marconi who has over the past weeks and months been a...
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Been asked to install Eddi & Harvi units, for TP new build we're just finishing off.
PV inverter is down in basement plant room right...
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I would like to know how well the Twisun range of PV modules from Maysun Solar work. I am interested in buying them and I would...
I (well, the MCS installer) obtained approval under G59 back in 2015 for 11.5 kW of grid connection on a single phase. 12kW of panels into two 6kW...
Hi. Who can tell me, where i can get a individual access code to install my inverter.
Anyone been doing PV for ten years? I have a local PV pioneer concerned about the output of his system installed in 2004 by a long defunct...
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I swapped a Sunny Boy SB1700 which stopped working, with a Sunny Boy SB2000HF-30 which came from another plant. The SB2000 ws working when...
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I have just installed a new Solis S6-GR1P3.6K-M-DC Inverter - this replaced a 10 year old+ Sungrow inverter that failed/out of...
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Main issue is as per title: inverter is stuck in Off-Grid mode. I used Self Use over the summer, which worked well, priority PV order...
This happened on the works array over they weekend.
Lost most of the magic smoke from it, don’t think l’ll get it all back in again.
Also...
Hello all. I had 4 renogy 100w panels running to a 30amp renogy charge controller. I started noticing a low battery situation so I started doing...
on a standard size property, as a installer do you tend to advise / direct customers to a 3.7k inverter and stick to the g98 / notification after...
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My 3 month old grid tie inverter has tripped on 3 occasions at startup.
Have read plenty of threads here about similar issues but unclear...
Hi, I'm new here, having recently had nearly 13kWp of solar panels installed on a barn roof, feeding into two Solis inverters (covering about 10...
Hey everyone, I am a newbie in the subj and am curious: How did you study possible options? What you took into account when choosing your supplier...
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I have a 6kw PV with a 6kw Growatt battery and invertor. I have a solar iboost going to the hotwater tank. Recently I had a Ohme Home Pro...
I currently have solar array and was going to purchase Shelly EM to monitor Grid in/out and solar production. So far so good.
But I also plan in...
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Is it possible for solar panel monitoring to over state the actual power generated by the system? My friend’s 6.4kW system has generated...
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A property with split phase. 0 degrees apart. there is an existing 3.6kw system on the phase. Thinking about installing an additional 3.6kw...
My client wants to install a 100kw solar system. He has 3 phase and 100 amp fuse installed on 200kva transformer.
Is 69kw the limit on 100 amp...
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on the solax x1-hybrid-3.7-d inverter, trying to find out the purpose of the rotary dc switch, underneath the inverter. does this isolate the...
Hi everyone, looking for some advice or knowledge on DNO approval. I’ve gone to sign up for export with Octopus. On the application form they’ve...
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New to the Solar world.
A question that is most likely easy, if you can tell me where I can find this in the regs or ACOP please let...
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Our 4kW solar system generated 4.4kWh today (Sunday 13/03/23) compared with our neighbour’s 6.4kW system which generated 19kWh. Clearly...
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...
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Can I say to start with I am not an electrician but used to be a heating engineer (yes I can hear the groans). I have wired the...
Help please, this is my first post on this subject regarding solar panel / battery installation into house with 3 phase supply.
I am a DIY level...
Hi. I want to open a mobile coffee shop. I'm finding it difficult to power it without going duel fuel. I'm thinking 4x110ah 12v agm leisure...
So my friend's inverter is not working and fault code says - bus voltage unbalanced. Has anyone come across with something like that?
Inverter is...
Hi, I'm after some help please.
I have a 21 panel 8.5kw system with 5kw export allowance and a Sunsynk 8kw inverter. The inverter has a smart...
Hi all. Having a real headache trying to find out further details in regard to connecting a MODBUS smart meter to a Solis 5kW S6 inverter, Model...
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