Technical Discussion: Solar Electric System - Photovoltaic

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Grid Tie Inverter 120v into 240v grid?

I'm confused how 120 volt grid tie inverters work with the household 240 volt grid. I know how the grid works with (2) 120 ...
Gordon DeBower 0

PWM or MPPT for a Uni-Solar thin film with Vmp=16.2V ?

Hi, I want to build a 12V system with thin film flexible panels, which have Vmp=16.2V. It will be installed in an area havin...
Gabriel Cravchik 1

pv system for 500 square foot cabin.

Hello, I have a small remote (off grid for now, the telephone company just installed poles and strung wires) hunting ca...
Frank Erdmann 3

2 solar arrays and one controller

Hi I have identical polycrystalline solar panels mounted on opposite pitches of my roof. I am running them into my sola...
Fab Sianna 2

Need Solar Charge Controller Recommendation- 12v system, 2x240 watt (Vmpp 30.4v)

I've got two REC 240PE(BLK)  240 watt solar panels, and I'm wanting to find the least expensive (but not junk) charge...
Eric Randall 1

Calculation Confirmation of the Solar Panel Power in the DC Lighting System

Dears, Here is: Off Grid Sunshine Duration: 4hr per day System: 24V DC, 48W Operating hr = 10 hr &#...
Eric Lee 5

About the Inverter

Hi all, 1) What is the difference between a grid-tie inverter and an off-grid inverter?  What components they both...
Eric Lee 2

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

How many pcs of the 120W solar panel do I need?

Hi, I have a project that is: System current: 14A Operating voltage: 240V Operating hr: 6hr Panel opera...
Eric Lee 12

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

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

System design advice.

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

Canada - is it csa certified ?

I purchased 3 - 110 watt solar panels and a 300 watt grid intertie  inverter, thinking that I could plug them into my house, an...
Dave Lotte 2

Real world question

I have a question about Charge Controllers and how much they can handle. I am in a position where I have increased my panel outp...
Charles Harte 2

Array wiring

Question I have 12 Canadian solar 255 watt panels. Is it better for me to series fewer panels to increase amps, or more panels t...
Charles Harte 3

Battery Problem

I have an off grid system here in Jamaica. Yesterday my system went south, the Charge Controller says that the Batteries are at ...
Charles Harte 1

Solar Pond Diffuser Project

I have supplies that I am trying to hook up to make a diffuser system for a small pond. We currently have: 4 - 85 ...
Carrie G 1

20 amps at 120v. or 2400w of power

I am a newbee and have been reading for about 3 wks. I want to build a solar system that I can run a small fridge 24/7 and tv 4h...
Brian Eicke 1

Sizing Fuses

I'm wondering if I could get some guidance in regards to sizing fuses for a few solar systems, as I've never done it b...
Bradley Galbraith 2

Blue Sky Sun Charger 30 bulk mode charging voltage

Hi all, I recently installed a small solar system in my RV consisting of a 105W solar panel mounted on the roof, a Blue...
Brad Schempf 1

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