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Cheers for the various ideas on that. The reason i ask is our first install is in a bungalow with a loft hatch in the center and the mains at one end. I'll mount the inverter in the loft above the loft hatch on something fireproof directly below the array and run AC 10m or so back to the mains. The only bit of brickwork available is the chimney which i was hoping to avoid. I was going to mount the fireboard or meterboard on the truss... We're going to do displays as standard...
I agree that performance-wise, installing an inverter in the loft is obviously beneficial. I wonder if the losses can't be satisfactorarily negated by using large CSA of cable.
I don't like inverters in loft spaces for a variety of reasons. First of all, they're not easily accessible. Although this can be sorted by installing a monitor, this is an expensive option. Secondly, lofts can get very warm. I worry that the ambient temperature will put extra strain on the inverter and shorten its life. Thirdly, I also worry about the fire risk. A faulty inverter could be going bad ways in the loft space and the customer would never know any different. 'Til his roof burnt down of course.
I've only done one install, perhaps I'll change my mind after a few more.
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