PV Phase 2, with planning for Phase 3
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:35 pm
Hi All,
Looking for some guidance from the PV experts.
Currently have small 1.7kW system installed in 2011, on the existing roof- no room for more on this.
Last year I purchased some second hand panels 9x245W and sunny boy inverter that I hope to install on my garage, once I replace the roof..
While reading the forum, a reminder installs have optimisers, so a quick measurement on the space under the existing 2011 install could fit 3x 250w size panels either side of a dormer and possibly 6x250W on a recent extension roof.
I see Phase 2 garage roof taking place this year, just awaiting joiner and would fit the sunny boy, if once SWMBO is convinced about phase 3 more than likely a year later due to other jobs, I could fit another 3kW.
What kind of inverter/ optimisers would you recommend for 5kW of panels on different orientation and different angles assuming I replace the inverter from phase 2.
Later I would add batteries, but allow for space for them during the install.
I can deal with the electrics, DNO is Scottish Power.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this and reply.
Looking for some guidance from the PV experts.
Currently have small 1.7kW system installed in 2011, on the existing roof- no room for more on this.
Last year I purchased some second hand panels 9x245W and sunny boy inverter that I hope to install on my garage, once I replace the roof..
While reading the forum, a reminder installs have optimisers, so a quick measurement on the space under the existing 2011 install could fit 3x 250w size panels either side of a dormer and possibly 6x250W on a recent extension roof.
I see Phase 2 garage roof taking place this year, just awaiting joiner and would fit the sunny boy, if once SWMBO is convinced about phase 3 more than likely a year later due to other jobs, I could fit another 3kW.
What kind of inverter/ optimisers would you recommend for 5kW of panels on different orientation and different angles assuming I replace the inverter from phase 2.
Later I would add batteries, but allow for space for them during the install.
I can deal with the electrics, DNO is Scottish Power.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this and reply.
