Large Solar Panels - Availability
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
I have big panels on part of my roof.
JA solar 545w things (a bit like these but a little less power)
https://www.powerland.co.uk/collections ... mbb-lr-mc4
2278 x 1134 i think they are. They look and work great but have to have the clamps fitted on the long side only, i suppose they flex too much if bolted on the other way around. If id thought more about it id have had three rails installed for certainty, although the specs say two are enough.
One thing to watch is the wind when installing them! They are like holding onto a 30kg sail, and lifting them onto the roof wasnt too much fun.
JA solar 545w things (a bit like these but a little less power)
https://www.powerland.co.uk/collections ... mbb-lr-mc4
2278 x 1134 i think they are. They look and work great but have to have the clamps fitted on the long side only, i suppose they flex too much if bolted on the other way around. If id thought more about it id have had three rails installed for certainty, although the specs say two are enough.
One thing to watch is the wind when installing them! They are like holding onto a 30kg sail, and lifting them onto the roof wasnt too much fun.
4.0kw FIT PV solar Sunnyboy 4000tl & 7 x 570w JA solar panels
7.08kw JA Solar panels & Sunsynk ECCO 3.6kw.
7 x US5000 Pylontechs.
4500l RWH
Full Biomass heating system
iBoost HW divertor
Full house internal walls insulation
600min Loft insulation
7.08kw JA Solar panels & Sunsynk ECCO 3.6kw.
7 x US5000 Pylontechs.
4500l RWH
Full Biomass heating system
iBoost HW divertor
Full house internal walls insulation
600min Loft insulation
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
My old small panels specifically say the same and the installer didn't do it like that. They came and redid them, left my roof full of holes. The Interest free loan company replaced the roof sheets but then the new different installer refitted the panels with clips on the short side despite me telling him why this was all happening. He also said the roof sheet fixings were too short- he was going to fix them through the peaks of the sheet. Absolute disaster and in the end the finance company then gave me money for me to sort it all out myself.
85no 58mm solar thermal tubes, 28.5Kw PV, 3x Sunny Island 5048, 2795 Ah (135kWh) (c20) Rolls batteries 48v, 8kWh Growatt storage, 22 x US3000C Pylontech, Sofar ME3000's, Brosley wood burner and 250lt DHW
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
City electrical have Risen Titan 550w for just under £72 each, I am probably looking to buy 20 and they have 180 in stock at the moment. You need an account which I have and they did query about mcs registration but I know the manager so shouldn't be an issue.
16 250w Trina panels
Voltronic Axpert Max 8Kw hybrid inverter
3 x Chinese 125Ah (19Kwh total) batteries
To be done, more panels and a wind turbine
Off Grid 20 out of 24hrs
Voltronic Axpert Max 8Kw hybrid inverter
3 x Chinese 125Ah (19Kwh total) batteries
To be done, more panels and a wind turbine
Off Grid 20 out of 24hrs
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
where do you guys get your rails and clamps from, the panel supplier or elsewhere?
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
Last time I bought there was a real scarcity of rails but i sourced at trade sparky. Where in the country are you Ken? Worth looking for a local contact to source from and save shipping. City plumbing would be worth a look too and well as ITS.
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
I'm just waiting for the price and details for the panels with rails from CEF, hopefully today sometime
16 250w Trina panels
Voltronic Axpert Max 8Kw hybrid inverter
3 x Chinese 125Ah (19Kwh total) batteries
To be done, more panels and a wind turbine
Off Grid 20 out of 24hrs
Voltronic Axpert Max 8Kw hybrid inverter
3 x Chinese 125Ah (19Kwh total) batteries
To be done, more panels and a wind turbine
Off Grid 20 out of 24hrs
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
Are we seeing a significant shortage of large Watt panels now? I’m in the same boat here.
i dont really want to mix and match if i can avoid it but struggling to get 575’s with any degree of consistency.
I cant afford to buy 6 panels and keep them in the garage for a couple months until my ground mounts have been agreed. Or hold out and hope it all pans out?
I was hoping wed see a drop in price but seems solar is flavour of the month again.
i dont really want to mix and match if i can avoid it but struggling to get 575’s with any degree of consistency.
I cant afford to buy 6 panels and keep them in the garage for a couple months until my ground mounts have been agreed. Or hold out and hope it all pans out?
I was hoping wed see a drop in price but seems solar is flavour of the month again.
PV 1.1kWh
Victron Multiplus 8K II 48v/100A + Victron 150/35 & 250/60 charge controller + lynx 1000
CerboGX, 25kW Pylontech batteries
Octopus Agile - Cheaper Battery Charging
Another 2.3kWh on the horizon - ground mount + 4x575's
Victron Multiplus 8K II 48v/100A + Victron 150/35 & 250/60 charge controller + lynx 1000
CerboGX, 25kW Pylontech batteries
Octopus Agile - Cheaper Battery Charging
Another 2.3kWh on the horizon - ground mount + 4x575's
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
I got mine from city plumbing at the same time as the panels - so free shipping
Solar PV since July '22:
5.6kWp east/west facing
3.6kW Sunsynk hybrid inverter
2x 5.12kWh Sunsynk batteries
1.6kWp Hoymiles East/West facing PV on the man cave
Ripple DW 2kW
Ripple WB 200W
5.6kWp east/west facing
3.6kW Sunsynk hybrid inverter
2x 5.12kWh Sunsynk batteries
1.6kWp Hoymiles East/West facing PV on the man cave
Ripple DW 2kW
Ripple WB 200W
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
Just bit the bullet and got a couple from bimble. This at least brings the partially shaded panels up to perc, half cut spec.
Maybe i’ll grab 4 more cheapy 435’s for the ground stuff as there is no shading there, and they perform very well in direct sunlight. I’ll just keep an eye on stock levels for both types.
Maybe i’ll grab 4 more cheapy 435’s for the ground stuff as there is no shading there, and they perform very well in direct sunlight. I’ll just keep an eye on stock levels for both types.
PV 1.1kWh
Victron Multiplus 8K II 48v/100A + Victron 150/35 & 250/60 charge controller + lynx 1000
CerboGX, 25kW Pylontech batteries
Octopus Agile - Cheaper Battery Charging
Another 2.3kWh on the horizon - ground mount + 4x575's
Victron Multiplus 8K II 48v/100A + Victron 150/35 & 250/60 charge controller + lynx 1000
CerboGX, 25kW Pylontech batteries
Octopus Agile - Cheaper Battery Charging
Another 2.3kWh on the horizon - ground mount + 4x575's
Re: Large Solar Panels - Availability
I am interested in these 72 cell panels as they will make a neater fit on the roof I think. I am looking at the AIKO 620W 23.5% efficiency N-Type ABC.
Anything I should be aware of in the experience of those who have used them (apart from weight and wind on installation).
Anything I should be aware of in the experience of those who have used them (apart from weight and wind on installation).