Problems with a new solar install

[MCS Renewables]

Hi
Just been told some interesting things about the "project" lot.

You may need to get the serial numbers of your PV modules and phone them through to Sunpower to make sure that they are what they claim to be.

This company is going to be well known to RECC so keep going, ignoring whatever promises they make.

 

[heliosfa]

Hi
Just been told some interesting things about the "project" lot.

You may need to get the serial numbers of your PV modules and phone them through to Sunpower to make sure that they are what they claim to be.

This company is going to be well known to RECC so keep going, ignoring whatever promises they make.

What is the easiest way to get the serial numbers, bearing in mind that the panels are up and I have no documentation regarding them.

I take it that if the modules are not what they appear to be, there could be problems with their eligibility for FiT?

 

[MCS Renewables]

And the top 100 .......in at number 92 ....

Companies Court Winding Up List 28.10.13

 

[Gavin A]

OK, I have done yet-more digging and the cable that they have used, Pesco H05VV-F, is designed as a light-duty, oil-resistant appliance cord that can be used for fixed-appliances. It is not UV resistant and outdoor installation is NOT permitted.

I have also had a call this morning from their accounts department and I think he realises that there are some major issues with this install. More on this later.

I obviously gave them far too much credit then.

 

[SRE]

I see UK Solar Savings are on the list too - those shiny suits must cost fortune!

 

[solarsavings]

I see UK Solar Savings are on the list too - those shiny suits must cost fortune!

Oh, poor Omar what will he do now

 

[heliosfa]

Sorry to bring this up again, but I don't think it was answered and I don't want to be putting anything in my complaints that is completely wrong!

In the inverter installation manual, it states that an "MCB with rated fault current of 30 mA≤Ifn≤300 mA should be installed between inverter and grid."

Does this mean an RCD/RCBO/ To my untrained mind it does as normal breakers don't have a fault current rated in mA...

 

[MCS Renewables]

Page 16 of the installation manual does require 30mA protection.
So you need an RCBO or RCD in this circuit.

Perhaps you you should start listing what is right with your installation !

 

[heliosfa]

Perhaps you you should start listing what is right with your installation !

The brand of the panels? not saying I have the right model as I didn't get a chance to check in that much detail...

 

[heliosfa]

Right, the complaints have been made and the report forwarded to the installer. Lets see what happens next...