Could this panel be used with a grid tie inverter? What makes a panel grid tied compatable?
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you can probably find better answers on az wind & sun forum. i read that you have to choose your grid tie, to be compatible with the panel and there are various makes and models. if you choose a watt size, you also have to be aware of the 12v 24v 48v etc capabilities. If you are going to hook the panels in series or parallel, and how many panels you ultimately want. thus far, you have to do the usage calculations for your max & min energy needs. then your system. if you are tied to a grid, then the tie makes sense. if you are off grid, then you need to hook to the controller/inverter set up. there's more detailed information to make your choices. you at least have to start with your consumptions, then your price per panel expectations, and keep working till you get a system you want. If you piece the panels, the mix and match doesn't work. if you buy one 100w, then they all should be the same rating. etc. etc. to the hook ups to the grid tie, should match the total panels you are adding together, via series or parallel, how many batteries. etc. etc.
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I don't see why not, I have mine hooked up to my batteries so basically I'm using it like a multi-meter.as long as you're not going over the voltage rated for the meter.use caution as most 12v panels exceed 20v open curcuit.
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The instructions doesn't give enough explanation. I called the company for my inverter and asked if solar is compatible with their inverter hooked up to the charge controller. They said to keep the inverter connected to the battery. The only thing I can think of is using a 12 volt light or a small apliance could be connected directly to it instead of using the battery power. If a 12 volt light is connected directly you are taking advantage of the solar imediatly. If the same light was connected to the battery instead, the charge controller doesn't let the solar charge the battery until it drops to a certain voltage. So solar panel isn't being used to its full advantage.
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This is kit is for off grid that you need battery and inverter. We also have grid tie kit listed in our store. Thanks for your interest with Renogy.
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Yes you can connect the inverter to a Breaker as long as the circuit panel is off grid
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Dear David. I have not done so, however the literature that came with mine indicates that you can "link up to 10 panels together for more power." There are however no instructions provided for doing so. My one phone call to Sun Force about a different matter was very responsibly answered, so you might call them. I see there is another response to the contrary by 'Daddio'. In passing, I use the panel and the charge controller that comes with it to maintain the charge in a 12-volt heavy duty auto battery that provides LED emergency lighting for my home. I've been very pleased with it. It would seem to me unless there are other considerations that it would be more economical, and present an easier mounting problem to purchase a larger (more power (wattage)) solar panel to begin with. Hope some of this helps. Randall
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The ML3500-24 cannot be hardwired to a fuse panel as it is not a grid tie inverter. This inverter is classified as a portable power inverter and appliances are to be plugged into any of the inverter's four AC outlets.
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Hi Jun,This microinverter (Enphase M250) is 240V AC and is for grid-tied applications. The string of microinverters are tied to your main service panel using a 2-pole circuit breaker (i.e. 2 hots, or L1/L2)The Enphase M215 has the same voltage and is also grid tied.Please let me know if I have answered your question.Thanks,TomTreepublic
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You'll need a charge controller so the connection will be: panels>controller>batteries>inverter
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that is correct, your inverter company has there own specific remote panels if so equipped to use one.
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I purchased this same inverter with hope to use 4 Renogy 240 watt PV panels. It could work but you need to add up the total Amps output for each panel which was 7.7 x 4 =30.8 amps. you will need to have a circuit breaker that will handle this amount of Amps or your circuit will trip. I decided to use different technology. Good Luck with your project.
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No. You want a Grid Tie Inverter, search for that keyword. This only converts DC to PURE SINE A/C current. Pure Sine is the ONLY way to power sensitive electrnics like microwaves, TV, computer, etc.. Pretty much everything made with technology developed after the 70's. A/C motors can run on modified but they run cleaner and cooler on Pure Sine. Pure Sine is what you get from the mains. Modified sine is 1970's tech and good for things from that era, unless you like to buy whatever you plug in again and again and again and simply LOVE the sound of a constant buzz from whatever your using. IMO, Pure Sine or don't bother. But you want Grid Tie Plug and Play. I have them and they last and work well as long as the power is on, this one however is for when the power is OFF and you have batteries but need to run A/C appliances.
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I am using the panel connected directly to a large, deep-charge battery, and it works OK. You can go through a controller if you are worried about overcharging your battery.
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Yes. It will work with any solar charge controller. Just make sure the charge controller is rated for the total Amps required. The more panels you link together the higher the amp rating for the controller.
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The grid tie hooks directly to solar panels, you do not want to go through a charge controller nor do you want to hook to a battery bank. Using this small inverter I am assuming you have a twelve volt system, make sure you do not exceed the 250 wattage or you will fry the inverter For a little more money you can get a 500 or 600 watt inverter, I have 6 600 watt inverters that have been working great for over a year. I have 3 185 watt panels for a total of 545 watts on each 600 watt inverter, It is best to stay a little under what the inverter can handle
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Yes, you could use it. No matter the brand of panels. The controller works then you will apply the 48 Vdc at its entrance.Best regard, Juan Yaber
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Sorry the grid tie you have is not an excess power unit (my system is a hybrid). You only need toconnect panel to the grid tie inverter. You will also have to make sure that the power company is okay with the micro system.