RichardinFrance
New Member
Hello, this is my first post on this forum.
I currently have (or will have in a few days, the panels aren't actually in place yet) a solar array on a west facing roof having 8*375w units. I have a smaller east facing roof on to which I would like to place a second array to get morning sun, however this will not be a match of the first array for the following reasons:
I only have room for 6 panels there.
I would like to use panels of a different type / manufacturer because they have a higher output.
Because I am not very experienced with solar I am looking at how to get these two differing arrays working together. Really, I suppose, I am looking for advice and experience. For example, what is the result of simply paralleling the two arrays, bearing in mind one is 3kw and the other is 2, both with different characteristics?
I have also considered physical switching of arrays but I don't know how my Axpert VMiii inverter will take to that, ie a sudden instantaneous loss of power followed by an immediate restoration....
Any advice?
Thanks
Richard
I currently have (or will have in a few days, the panels aren't actually in place yet) a solar array on a west facing roof having 8*375w units. I have a smaller east facing roof on to which I would like to place a second array to get morning sun, however this will not be a match of the first array for the following reasons:
I only have room for 6 panels there.
I would like to use panels of a different type / manufacturer because they have a higher output.
Because I am not very experienced with solar I am looking at how to get these two differing arrays working together. Really, I suppose, I am looking for advice and experience. For example, what is the result of simply paralleling the two arrays, bearing in mind one is 3kw and the other is 2, both with different characteristics?
I have also considered physical switching of arrays but I don't know how my Axpert VMiii inverter will take to that, ie a sudden instantaneous loss of power followed by an immediate restoration....
Any advice?
Thanks
Richard