Update, I swapped the micro inverter with same results but today I just had 517w and about 1.8A. Sky conditions look the same to me as before. I think these panels are just very sensitive. I will probably look at upgrading to 2 brand new 425w panels to get max output that I can...
Hello all,
i recently picked up 2 x ja solar 265w panels and a 800w micro grid tie inverter . the panels are i assume connected in parallel given the way it connects to the grid tie inverter.
I appreciate its winter sun, the sun is low etc - (im in central europe) but i noticed i would...
Here is the panel label, on both panels I get 35.4v open circuit , it's cloudy so not sure if I should be getting the full 38.23v ?
I tried series connection but the inverter won't accept it.
The inverter specs are below as well.
Ideas?
I connected both panels via splitters and connected to 1 set of inputs on the inverter with no change in readings.
As you say its a low end reading, I expected low as its winter but not this low. I will try get hold of another inverter and see what happens.
Hello all,
Newbie after some basic advice...... long story to explain it all- sorry.
I'm located in central Europe and had an idea to buy some used solar panels and a battery to power a string of LED lights to light up the garden.
I have the lights its a 30m string of 4w LED bulbs...
Hello, Thanks for the reply.
I meant Momentary output, max I saw was 1 amp and 220w. Most output I had in a day was 0.9kwh total on a near cloudless day measured via the app.
The app is called smart life.
I know it's a tiny system but I expected to see a bit more output.
The...
Thank you for the reply, I had to search what grp 27 and 31 was :)
For the LED its a normal light string but using LED screw in bulbs, same as LED replacements for standard Philips bulbs . I can see if it lights up from a 12v supply but I'm doubting it will.
I also have a normal...
Is your car start stop? If yes it will prob have a smart alternator and regenerative breaking so the battery is prob only 80% charged - this is quite normal especially with VW.
Hi Stuart, many thanks for info and input. I can cut the bulbs by half and reduce the hours if needed.. quick thought is a 280ah battery would work.. Need to calculate that though.
For the power socket it's fairly common here, loads of kits which are plug n play. I found an advert that...
Thi Stuart, there is a confusion somewhere :). I see I wasn't too clear in some of my replies.
I have 2 options.
Option 1 bank of batteries for the lights exclusively.
Option 2. If Option 1 is not realistic/ too expensive then I will probably connect the used panels to the house...