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So Im a noob when it comes to solar, I want to start something but not 100% if this is even possible. A Mate in Germany sent me a link https://greenakku.de/selfPV/selfPV-Komplettpaket-320Wp-Talesun-EVT::2885.html. Essentially all you do is plug this into a power point and it pushes electricity back into your grid.

Is something like this possible is South Africa? Where should I look and at what cost?

The module inverter converts the solar power generated in line with the grid and feeds it directly into the house grid, where it is then used immediately. This inverter is mounted in close proximity to the solar module and is only responsible for the connected modules. By connecting several micro-inverters, the solar system can also be expanded afterwards without any problems.
 
Just looking at that, it screams totally illegal for our electrical standards in this country.

To have solar power and to have a legal setup you need to have things like self-islanding and all sorts of other built in protections.
 
KillaVal said:
So Im a noob when it comes to solar, I want to start something but not 100% if this is even possible. A Mate in Germany sent me a link https://greenakku.de/selfPV/selfPV-Komplettpaket-320Wp-Talesun-EVT::2885.html. Essentially all you do is plug this into a power point and it pushes electricity back into your grid.

Is something like this possible is South Africa? Where should I look and at what cost?

The module inverter converts the solar power generated in line with the grid and feeds it directly into the house grid, where it is then used immediately. This inverter is mounted in close proximity to the solar module and is only responsible for the connected modules. By connecting several micro-inverters, the solar system can also be expanded afterwards without any problems.
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It's an A/C micro inverter. They are grid tied - they will only supply power if there is power.

Can be used here legally, despite what people are saying above, although would need to be wired in by an electrician, and signed of with a CoC.

That said, they're not very good or reliable, so I wouldn't use one.
 
lsheed_cn said:
It's an A/C micro inverter. They are grid tied - they will only supply power if there is power.

Can be used here legally, despite what people are saying above, although would need to be wired in by an electrician, and signed of with a CoC.

That said, they're not very good or reliable, so I wouldn't use one.
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You can't feed into the grid without approvals.
 
Sinbad said:
You can't feed into the grid without approvals.
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Depends on muni. If they allow feedback, then yes you bloody well can.

This is the typical set of requirements -
  1. What is a legal installation:
    •  Complies with NRS 097-1-2 and NRS 097-2-3
    •  Off grid/ standalone installation/ non-grid connected system
    •  Installation where appropriate procedures have been applied and
      processes followed and the municipality has given permission.
    •  Adheres to the points listed in the previous question.

      The a/c microinverters above will be legal to use, assuming you have a CoC (Certificate of Commission) valid for where you live.
 
Thx all, its funny but Germany is over regulated so I do not see them doing something that is not controlled. So i guess the only solution is a grid tied solution
 
KillaVal said:
Thx all, its funny but Germany is over regulated so I do not see them doing something that is not controlled. So i guess the only solution is a grid tied solution
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You'll still sit in the dark during loadshedding.
 
This does seem like a good affordable first step into solar. Where could I get something like this in Cape Town?
 
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