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Expanding existing PV setup

reklamos · 2022-06-03 17:48:56

I have existing setup with 12 panels on one slope but I do get good amount of sun on the other opposite one in the evenings. This got me thinking that I could expand my setup by adding more panels I could fit another 5-6 depending on the size. I have one free MPTT input on the inverter side the only question is about the…

03-06-2022 06:48PM

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reklamos

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I have existing setup with 12 panels on one slope but I do get good amount of sun on the other opposite one in the evenings. This got me thinking that I could expand my setup by adding more panels I could fit another 5-6 depending on the size. I have one free MPTT input on the inverter side the only question is about the max voltage that inverter can take. Anyone has tried to expand their existing setups?

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#2 03-06-2022 08:33PM

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Max voltage is per mppt if that's any help

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058248695/expanding-existing-pv-setup

Added an extra 7 X 380w panels earlier this year to my setup. 12 panels on first mppt and room for couple more on the one I just added.
Is your inverter Solis? If so this site is extremely handy and can advise exactly what you can add to each string
http://design.soliscloud.com/login

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