Nice work Martin. I have an Enphase M215 inverter acting as a dump load when my batteries reach their float stage. The Enphase is going strong considering that it has a 1KW array up it's clacker as opposed to just one panel, it usually operates at full output power.
Thanks Martin.This is absolutely okay. i 'll be alright when i can start installing my own solar arrays/system for domestic usage and for commercial purposes .Once more ,i say thanks
Thanks very much for pointing out the limitations of the various pieces of the system. I don't know of any other place where these types of things are discussed. One reply from Xanataph suggested a dump load type of arrangement to alleviate excess power to batteries. Seemed like a promising idea.
That issue with your batteries being overcharged via the Enphase inverters through the Outback: Have you considered doing what the wind power guys do? i.e. putting a dump load with a voltage sensitive relay on your battery bank. That dump load could well take the form ov a hot water element that helps boost your HWC, thereby making use ov that excess energy.
Hi MJ Lorton how are you? I have something to ask you. I have a micro inverter I just bought about two weeks ago. The micro inverter is WVC1200 micro inverter. I need to connect it to my grid which is in Florida where you already know we have a split 240 volts. On the diagram that came the inverter there is nothing shows how to connect it to the 240 volts split system. We only have 3 wires come out at the AC connector. I was wondering how can i connect it to my 240 volts split system please help.The 3 wires it has are brown (Leg) and Blue for (Neutral) and then Green/Yellow for (Ground). Will help I hate to connect it to the 240 volts and blow it, which they say in the manual it can be connected to a 230 voltd i just see how. Please.
Would love the ideal of being off the grid. Is this available in a portable mini station on the go for powering laptops and other things. Also can something like this be adapted to charge electric cars battery power source. I was just looking at a Nissan electric car that had a wall adapter with a prong fitting for charging over 24 hours.
Coolwater Hubby Yes, there are mini portable solar power stations for powering laptops and other electronics. Charging electric cars from solar is gaining a lot of ground. Just look at what Tesla Cars are doing: www.teslamotors.com/supercharger
Questions: Does the Micro Inverter produce a real sin wave or square sin wave? Can I use inexpensive inverters from "big box" stores? I love the idea of panels having individual inverters. At 150.00 each, that double the cost of the panel. I seen (amazon for preliminary price research) some reputable (with brand name associated with huge earth movers) or "reputable" inverters for half (80.00 US) price of the Enphase. Thanks for the education! Love the channel.
How come American electrics always look a mess? You often see that flexible conduit everywhere and old school looking consumer units. What's the pipe with radon in it??
now this is the question how long will it take to save enough money from this solar system pay for itself? all i know i thought about this but here in northeast pennsylvania the electric is cheap here 7 cents a kwh
Hi Martin, can you use these enphase micro inverter (m250) in a country with a grid of single phase, 220to 230v, line to ground and 60hz ?By the way i am really enjoying your uploads on youtube cos they are very interesting.
If it's "Obvious", then why do you need to keep telling us about it. :) You're doing better Martin .... More importantly, I think the quality of content in your videos is improving.
it is not really efficient because for now the battery bank is quite expensive. It also depends how many hours you per year you do not get electricity from the grid. If it happens very often not to get power from the grid, then indeed the system you are presenting is one of the few viable options. But if it happens once every 2 months for 4 hours, then it is not that big of a problem
can someone please show me the load/sizing analysis equation? Can't find it anywhere! The only part i have i my notes is KwH/d divided by peak sun hours...
Yes, the cheap Chinese have made a grid-tie inverters with limiter, it monitor what is coming in from grid, and make equal amount of power from panels (battery) so the house meter sees zero (or near zero) in coming power.... Must go to company site for inverter, not readily available...
I am sorry, but the grid is not a storage system. And haphazardly pushing solar power onto the grid destabilizes it and the utility power generation will have to reduce output and efficiency too thereby increasing fuel consumption. Solar and wind power are too intermittent to be reliable used on a large scale in any 24/7 economy. For this kind of solution you describe it here can be used. But cheap it will not be.
This is probably the youtube series I look forward to the most. So much good information.
Susano19 Thanks for the feedback.
Excellent Video for those who are serious about switching to solar.
Martin Thank you. Your a good teacher,I learn a lot from you about Solar.
Solar done right! Look forward to this series.
Thanks Martin. This is a nice first video. I've always wondered ho to properlly set up such a system. This is great !
DJSolitone Thanks for the feedback.
Nice work Martin. I have an Enphase M215 inverter acting as a dump load when my batteries reach their float stage. The Enphase is going strong considering that it has a 1KW array up it's clacker as opposed to just one panel, it usually operates at full output power.
kibi15 LOL! that's classic! Make it work....nice solution.
Thanks Martin.This is absolutely okay. i 'll be alright when i can start installing my own solar arrays/system for domestic usage and for commercial purposes .Once more ,i say thanks
this is interesting, this kind of system is what I really need, thank you for sharing it..
Any chance you can do a tear down of that micro inverter. ?
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Another great video, Martin! Thanks for your instruction. Is there a Part 2 to this??????
Greetings from Arizona!
Thanks very much for pointing out the limitations of the various pieces of the system. I don't know of any other place where these types of things are discussed. One reply from Xanataph suggested a dump load type of arrangement to alleviate excess power to batteries. Seemed like a promising idea.
SyberPrepper My pleasure, thanks for the feedback. Dumps loads are another good topic. I'll make a note to cover that at some point.
That issue with your batteries being overcharged via the Enphase inverters through the Outback: Have you considered doing what the wind power guys do? i.e. putting a dump load with a voltage sensitive relay on your battery bank. That dump load could well take the form ov a hot water element that helps boost your HWC, thereby making use ov that excess energy.
xanataph Great advice and dump loads is a topic I will cover in the future.
Awesome. Love solar
Great video! What racking system are you using in this episode?
Federal Pacific Panel? Had any issues with it?
Hi MJ Lorton how are you? I have something to ask you. I have a micro inverter I just bought about two weeks ago. The micro inverter is WVC1200 micro inverter. I need to connect it to my grid which is in Florida where you already know we have a split 240 volts. On the diagram that came the inverter there is nothing shows how to connect it to the 240 volts split system. We only have 3 wires come out at the AC connector. I was wondering how can i connect it to my 240 volts split system please help.The 3 wires it has are brown (Leg) and Blue for (Neutral) and then Green/Yellow for (Ground). Will help I hate to connect it to the 240 volts and blow it, which they say in the manual it can be connected to a 230 voltd i just see how. Please.
Would love the ideal of being off the grid. Is this available in a portable mini station on the go for powering laptops and other things. Also can something like this be adapted to charge electric cars battery power source. I was just looking at a Nissan electric car that had a wall adapter with a prong fitting for charging over 24 hours.
Coolwater Hubby Yes, there are mini portable solar power stations for powering laptops and other electronics. Charging electric cars from solar is gaining a lot of ground. Just look at what Tesla Cars are doing: www.teslamotors.com/supercharger
Awesome vids! Thank you. :)
voicubogdan84 My pleasure.
Questions: Does the Micro Inverter produce a real sin wave or square sin wave? Can I use inexpensive inverters from "big box" stores?
I love the idea of panels having individual inverters. At 150.00 each, that double the cost of the panel. I seen (amazon for preliminary price research) some reputable (with brand name associated with huge earth movers) or "reputable" inverters for half (80.00 US) price of the Enphase.
Thanks for the education! Love the channel.
Great tutorial thanks
How come American electrics always look a mess? You often see that flexible conduit everywhere and old school looking consumer units.
What's the pipe with radon in it??
Did u move from SA to the US?
now this is the question how long will it take to save enough money from this solar system pay for itself? all i know i thought about this but here in northeast pennsylvania the electric is cheap here 7 cents a kwh
Joe Schmoe Joe, this system is not about financial ROI. I will do a video that covers the topic soon.
Great video
Hi Martin, can you use these enphase micro inverter (m250) in a country with a grid of single phase, 220to 230v, line to ground and 60hz ?By the way i am really enjoying your uploads on youtube cos they are very interesting.
Why isn't there grounding why on the frame?
If it's "Obvious", then why do you need to keep telling us about it. :) You're doing better Martin .... More importantly, I think the quality of content in your videos is improving.
Great video!!!!
it is not really efficient because for now the battery bank is quite expensive. It also depends how many hours you per year you do not get electricity from the grid. If it happens very often not to get power from the grid, then indeed the system you are presenting is one of the few viable options. But if it happens once every 2 months for 4 hours, then it is not that big of a problem
As fast as electric bills are rising because of Obama, they will seem cheap soon.
I hope the batteries to get cheap not to seem cheap :)
can someone please show me the load/sizing analysis equation? Can't find it anywhere!
The only part i have i my notes is KwH/d divided by peak sun hours...
Yes, the cheap Chinese have made a grid-tie inverters with limiter, it monitor what is coming in from grid, and make equal amount of power from panels (battery) so the house meter sees zero (or near zero) in coming power.... Must go to company site for inverter, not readily available...
Take a look at my solar home
white tie-wraps not rated for outside
Looks like a rats nest! is all US work that messy?
I am sorry, but the grid is not a storage system. And haphazardly pushing solar power onto the grid destabilizes it and the utility power generation will have to reduce output and efficiency too thereby increasing fuel consumption.
Solar and wind power are too intermittent to be reliable used on a large scale in any 24/7 economy.
For this kind of solution you describe it here can be used. But cheap it will not be.