Eg4 install question.

[Andy777bmx]

Hi I bought a signature solar eg4 power pro kit (18k inverter with single pro battery kit). I am installing two rows of qty5 BlueSun 460W Half-Cell Bifacial Solar Panels, so qty10 panels total on two separate rows. I was planning to wire each row of 5 separately in series and running the two rows (4 wires) to the inverter.

Is it ok for me to wire each row of 5 in series and connect the four wires under the 18kpv inverter’s mppt #1 inputs or would that be too much for it to handle?

I appreciate the help. Thank you

 

[DIYrich]

Voc is 50.8, Isc is 11.22.

8s2p is 408v and 22.44a.

Well within the limit for mppt1.

Why not use 2 of the mppt's?

 

[Andy777bmx]

Thanks I’m just new to solar and want to make sure I hook up the two rows in the best way. So if I have two rows of 5 (both rows in series) would it be better for me to connect the two rows under ports #2 and #3 instead of all under #1 on the 18kpv inverter? Appreciate the help

 

[jjww]

Um, 8s2p is 16 panels, he has 10. whats wrong with 10s1p?
586v at -30F, dont know your lowest ASHRE temp tho?
also 10s1p will start producing a little earlier in the morning,save wire and save your
MPPT's (assuming you have further plans?)max Vmp at 410v well under eg4 mppt max of 500

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[EG4_Jared]

Thanks I’m just new to solar and want to make sure I hook up the two rows in the best way. So if I have two rows of 5 (both rows in series) would it be better for me to connect the two rows under ports #2 and #3 instead of all under #1 on the 18kpv inverter? Appreciate the help

That would be fine. Also, as mentioned 10 panels in series would work as well if you had the space.

 

[Andy777bmx]

Awesome thank you!

 

[jjww]

forgot to ask, are the arrays pointed in different directions?

 

[Andy777bmx]

forgot to ask, are the arrays pointed in different directions?

No all same direction, roof area