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Sorry so late replying. The 80 ft run is for a ground mounted system located 80 ft from the garage where i will mount the inverters.

Max input voltage of the inverter is 550 vdc and mpp voltage range is 80 - 550 vdc. Does the VOC of 589 preclude the use of this inverter?

I am designing a grid tie system using 15 300W panels in series. The VOC for the panels in series is 589 VDC and the Vmpp is 482 VDC. I am planning to use 12/3 UF wire for the 80 ft run to the garage where the inverters will be located. 1. Any problem using that cable for DC current ? 2. The...

I am currently planning a 9.8 KW solar installation. Being somewhat of a visual learner, I would love to visit a working solar installation (preferably a DIY installation). Anywhere in the Florida panhandle would work, but the closer to Panama City the better. if you click on my avatar and...

Thanks Eggo

Given a 10KW single phase grid tied system and solar panels delivering 388 DCV @ 26 A 1. can I parallel two 6KW inverters (parallel DC inputs and AC outputs) ? 2. What happens if one inverter fails ?

Sorry, should have mentioned this will be a grid tied system. But given that info ... If one of my two matching inverters goes out in 10 years and the Growatts are no longer available, I am assuming I could replace it with a similar 6KW grid tied inverter by another manufacturer ?

I am a beginner at DIY solar and am planning my first installation. All is going well but having trouble finding out one aspect of the installation. I was using an inverter 30 years ago on a live aboard boat and found it to be very unreliable. I know inverters have improved vastly since then but...