Technical Discussion: Solar Electric System - Photovoltaic

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Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

Good day to you all..... I'm stuck between these two controllers. Cost wise it looks like Xantrex might be a better...
Scott K- 4

Xantrex MPPT low output problems

I've got a Xantrex MPPT charge controller (60A) in my off-grid system, and recently in the mornings as the sun rises, the o...
Matthew E 28

xantrex MPPT 60-150 wrong connected

Hi, I have a problem with my Xantrex MPPT charge controller.   I set the charge controller with two panels and four...
Joost Wilterdink 0

Xantrex C35

I have a question for anyone that has a C series controller? Does anyone use this controller in diversion mode with both solar A...
Max Schulte 7

Which configuration should I choose

Hi all, Here is my project: My customer currently use 400W halogen lamps at 240V A.C, we have persuaded them to change t...
Eric Lee 1

what single panel and inverter to power 2 fountain pumps at 110v?

I just want the pumps to pump water through the fountains during the day while the sun is shining. I was thinking a canadian sol...
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What does NEC say about parallel PV feeder cables?

I'm installing 14 290W Suntech PV panels 200' from the equipment room. The panels will be wired as seven series-pairs,...
Mike Dodd 1

What are the overall dimensions of a pair of Xantrex inverters in the diagram?

(http://www.altestore.com/descfiles/trace/inverters/xw/XW_overview.jpg) I'd like to set up dual inverters as ...
Travis M 0

Using marine battery

Hello guys, I am trying to restart my system and cant afford to by the batteries that I need new now. Bought two used Rolls...
A. Hayles 10

typical power use spreadsheets

I am trying to design a system that will power off grid 4 apartments. I sure could use some typical power consumption spread...
Tom Kelly 6

Two different sized batteries off one panel

Greetings, I have a situation where I have a 180w panel which was given to me because it was broken.  I've made it...
Nathan D 1

Tri - Metric model TM 2020

 My battery monitor has been going sorta OK, but now it just flashes a series of "000000" real fast. There ha...
Tom Dobson 1

Time to get serious designing my off-grid home solution

The first step was taking my garage / workshop off-grid.  With 4 Kyocera and 4 Mitsu 125w panels, and an Air-X wind generat...
Travis M 7

System design advice.

System design for off grid home. Equipment for power creation is already owned. 3 Solarworld Panels Model# Sunmodul...
David M 0

Swimming Pool Pump

I have an existing Hayward Super II pool pump, 3/4 hp, 230 v and .55 KW (information from motor label). Can I run this pump with...
David Snow 1

Sunsaver MPPT with RM-1 remote (Morningstar)

Just bought and installed both. All is well except that the RM-1 doesn't show the actual amperage (solar Current) delivered...
Richard Dubé 2

Sunny Boy vs Solar Edge

I'm installing an 8000 w array on my barn Pretty ideal case facing south with no shading. I'm debating Sunny Boy vs So...
Donald Edmonston 2

Sun Angle Calculator Program

Hello from a new solar power convert. I originally posted this in the general-discussion forum, but then discovered tha...
Mike Dodd 0

Stumped on inverter selection!

Hello all,  I'm finally ready to replace my unreliable, modified sine wave inverter with a quality unit and my numbers hav...
Adam Meredith 8

String inverters or microinverters

I'm planning on setting up a roof-mount system, in the range of 7.5-9 kW.  I am building a new garage that will be str...
Peter Hinckley 1

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