Batonage
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Hi All,
I have a bit of a dilemma with our off grid set up...
We have a nice setup (12 x 410w PV, MPP Solar 5kW inverter, 3 x Pylontech US3000), but are looking to expand to add capacity for another build close by. The new build will increase roof area to allow for more panels (12 more 410W), and swapping in a MPP 11Kw will handle the extra input, all good so far.
However storage is the issue. In NZ batteries are not getting cheaper (small market, high freight costs) and we seem to have bought batteries of an unusual size. Are our batteries 75Ah (3500Wh/48V)? Are they incompatible with 100Ah? It seems like only Pylontech make 75Ah units, so we're stuck using these (pricey!) to expand our storage.
Do I understand this correctly or am I confusing my self? All advice welcome, no matter how basic!
Cheers from the best summer in years...
I have a bit of a dilemma with our off grid set up...
We have a nice setup (12 x 410w PV, MPP Solar 5kW inverter, 3 x Pylontech US3000), but are looking to expand to add capacity for another build close by. The new build will increase roof area to allow for more panels (12 more 410W), and swapping in a MPP 11Kw will handle the extra input, all good so far.
However storage is the issue. In NZ batteries are not getting cheaper (small market, high freight costs) and we seem to have bought batteries of an unusual size. Are our batteries 75Ah (3500Wh/48V)? Are they incompatible with 100Ah? It seems like only Pylontech make 75Ah units, so we're stuck using these (pricey!) to expand our storage.
Do I understand this correctly or am I confusing my self? All advice welcome, no matter how basic!
Cheers from the best summer in years...