Technically yes it’s in breach of your NC6 if you were to do this. Max it allows is 6kw or 5kw depending on when you sent the form in.
Its 6kw - Form sent early February 2023. So I could probably go 2kw.
You could install microinverters.
Could you not just get a standard string inverter and grid limit it to 6kw with a CT clamp in the esb meter cabinet.
You could, but that's not allowed under Nc6. Nothing stopping you doing it though.
I could but Im unsure of how they would work. Do you mean the ones that plug into an ordinary socket? Do you need one per panel? Whats the max kw they come in?
Lot of questions..
They work similar to a string inverter. They should be wired to an individual rcbo/mcb depending on spec. Ac isolator as close as practicable.
You can get 4 port microinverters where each panel has an individual port to plug in. You can even link them together, for example you could have a 1600w and 400w on the same circuit. They simply click together.
The beauty of these is that you could have all four panels in different orientations. No moving parts to break down either so should be relatively reliable. Each panel can be individually monitored too.
I did something similar recently I'll pm you tomorrow if you want 😉 nothing wrong going with a microinverter
I’m at the same craic myself here. Can you send me a few pictures of your setup please?
That would be much appreciated!!!
Literally plug and play. Supply to isolator, isolator to micro, then plug them in. So simple. Technically you should also have a fireman switch within 1.5m of the entry of ac to the dwelling.
Have you more pics of that set up? Going to build an outdoor kitchen pergola with panels as a roof.
Still not finished, I need to dig a trench for that duct, and 15 more panels going on the roof, hopefully on Thursday.
Superb well done 👏
If I was doing it again, I would use a lighter colour flashing under the panels. It can feel a little dark under there. It's great for rainy day barbeques or just sitting out on a wet day. Need to add guttering too.
Great set up . I’m researching something like that out the back of the house . I’ve a square of artificial grass I’d like to cover with a pergola so I can get the little people out playing outside when it’s raining as I’ve little people that love outdoors and the weather is often an issue
Kill two birds with one stone by installing a solar covered outdoor space .
. If anyone had a recommendation for someone who’d install a solar pergola I’d be interested. You’re probably very handy at the DIY and did it yourself?
Thanks great work. I’m thinking of going with bifacial panels directly onto the purlins so it’s not too dark.
Not many here with bifacials but they should be perfect for the back of a pergola. A neat job with the cable ties would make it look tidy
I can do a bit of diy alright, also helped that I was a registered electrician at the time. 😁
So does that mean you’ll be connecting everyone here’s Microinverters and RCBO’s to their boards in exchange for beer?
Gonna try do something like this.
https://solarstructures.ie/product/toledo-solar-powered-timber-pergola/
Sure thing😁 What's mad is that I couldn't even lawfully do my own now that I'm no longer registered.
Have a fun project starting tomorrow, 50kW
Will have to pick some brains about maybe adding batteries down the line. 3ph standard inverter.
Was just going to announce for all my talk, I finally bit the bullet and bought a solitary 4T Microinverter and DTU today from zee Germans. You fairly took the wind out of my sails there brother 😛
🤣 Actually for our own install I'll be looking at doing something similar to you adding 4 or so panels on a micro inverter to face another direction.
I looked at something similar last year for over an outdoor kitchen, but the cost was prohibitive, panels plus inverter Vs slates.
Might revisit adding panels down the line, would get 5/6 on each side of a S/N split
Looking interesting. What county will it be in and what energy do you expect to return to the grid on a 'good' day?
That a commercial building?
Westmeath. I am hoping on a good month to have 2500kWh excess although there are a few trees in neighbouring properties that may cause issues. Peak months it should be generating approx. 6500kWh
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