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    Selecting the proper solar panel/ battery system for 12v LED strip

    Hi all, Complete novice here, but I'm trying to learn. I am making a solar powered, back-lit estate/ driveway entrance sign, and am stuck regarding the correct wattage, amperage, etc for the panel and battery. I'm planning to use 5 meters of 12v 18w strip, but would like to be able to use...
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    House earthing from an off grid solar system

    Hi everyone, I live well off grid in Wales and am presently renovating a small property. As part of that renovation I have had a full off grid solar system professionally fitted coupled with a generator back up. The inverter charger has a neutral earth link as does the generator. The inverter...
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    Understanding solar

    Hello, I'm looking for as much info on a solar system as possible. I use about 2000 kw per month and would like to no longer rely on municipal electricity. I dont mind connecting to the grid, but I dont want to have any electric bill. I'd like recommendations on panel brands, solar controllers...
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    planning to instal solar thermal for solar heat air

    I am planning to instal solar thermal for solar heat air. Do not know which service provider is best? Can anyone look into this website and give suggestions regarding whether I can use their service or not. Home - Clean Energy Ireland- Renewable Energy Solutions | Solar PV Panels | Ventilation |...
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    Electrician Jobs Solar pv electrician needed 6 month contract.

    Hi. Solar pv electrician needed for 6 month contract around brighton area. Digs and van supplied good rates of pay start asap. Please Get in touch. Thanks. James
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    Really odd solar problem

    I have had a solar system for about 8 years and it's always worked perfectly well until a month or two ago. The electricity bill suddenly shot up and it turns out the reading on the inverter has shot up too. Around 3500 units produced by a 4kw system in winter. I'm assuming these two things are...
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    Can Landis and Gyr CM100 run backwards with a solar panel installed?

    Can Landis and Gyr CM100 run backwards with a solar panel installed?
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    DIY solar system rigging and general electricals

    Hi, i am from punjab, india. We have 4.8 kilowatt solar system (16 panels of 300 watt each), it powers the underground water pump on our farm. Pump is DC submersible motor. Hence there is no inverter, only controller (which is not like regular solar controller, it is for pump only, shows...
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    Solar pv & battery course

    Hi all, long time lurker first time poster here! Was thinking recently that with the new ev charger installs taking off, and with Solar batteries improving all the time, there must come a point soon where by a solar pv install with battery system is becoming more efficient and viable, so...
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    Solar Panels Underperforming Solar Panel Test

    Hi There, I hope everyone is good :) I'm a newbie on this forum. I need a help for my solar panel study case. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SAbb5BkIAqL2uNE37mO7jZFWJxZDYDQk/view?usp=sharing This link contains data for a site which is performing at about 77 % for September 2014. Try...
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    Anyone know where I can get a solar panel monitor similar to Caymax solar eye giving current and historical information

    I need to replace a faulty solar panel monitor, similar to Caymax solar eye giving current and historical readings and data analysis.
  12. Energetic

    Electrician Jobs Solar Farm Work

    Hi Guys, I am looking for an improver or recently self employed spark to help out with solar farm work. Sites are across the south of England and Wales. Will need to be self motivated, enthusiastic, mobile and flexible with staying away during the week as required. Will need to be able to...
  13. Gavin John Hyde

    MCB tripping on Solar PV Circuit

    Have a customer who I do a lot of work for, owns several industrial units. on top of which is a large solar pv set up. Changed the 3ph DB for him earlier this year. the 80 panels on the roofs have until now caused no issues. Solar set up is approximately 8 years old No issues prior to this. was...
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    Hybrid Solar Inverters Off Grid.?

    I am building a Tiny House in Cornwall, England and am looking to put together a 3KW 240v off grid system; PV, Wind and generator backup. The VICTRON EasySolar would be a fantastic option but I have also seen the HUAWEI Sun2000 series, GROWATT SPH series & GOODWE EM series which are all...
  15. newfutile

    RCD type for solar power

    During an EICR I have come across a Solis -1P4K-4G inverter I believe this has no transformer , it is currently on a type AC RCD. It’s difficult to find information but similar solis can inject up to 6ma of DC I believe . I propose to move it to its own consumer unit as its all wired on tray...
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    RCD device for agricultural location with EV charger & solar

    Hi There! Background info: Domestic/agricultural premises. TT 3 phase supply and main distribution board located inside stables (agricultural location). Several solar systems, storage battery system + EV charger connected - (lots of DC current's being introduced) Single phase submain from...

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