Solar v2 - choosing the components
Since my first attempt at solar, I have learnt a few things and several new bits of tech have been introduced into the market. Some of the new tech include; all-in-one inverters, bigger “better” batteries, shingled solar panels and micro-inverters…
Time to take the learnings from my first solar project and scale-out
New Parts
An all-in-one solar inverters can include the following functions in a single device;
- Solar Controller - MPPT (2x string inputs)
- Inverter - Converts DC (48v) to AC (pure sine wave @230v, 50 hertz)
- Battery Charger -
- from Grid (AC -> DC)
- from Solar Panels (DC -> DC)
- ATS / Line mode - Flicks over to Grid if solar or batteries are low
- BMS, Timers and Controls - Can program battery types, priorities and timers depending on how you want to power your loads and utilize your batteries.
- Stats / Alerts - WIFI enabled
