Snyper's Solar Farm

Thor said:
I don't fully understand what I am Google-ing but it does seem IBC panels are different than mono panels
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It's good to know about it, but it seems a lot more complex and thus more expensive. It would have to prove itself to be far more efficient to outweigh the additional cost of manufacture, and subsequent retail price increase. Reports quote 22%, that's not much really, on average it works out to 8 panels instead of 10. So unless one has compelling reasons, like limited roof space (@Pineapple Smurf ) , I don't see the reason to delay a solar install today. Install best bang for buck from a reputable company. They are all reasonably good, with 20-25 year warranties.
 
RonSwanson said:
It's good to know about it, but it seems a lot more complex and thus more expensive. It would have to prove itself to be far more efficient to outweigh the additional cost of manufacture, and subsequent retail price increase. Reports quote 22%, that's not much really, on average it works out to 8 panels instead of 10. So unless one has compelling reasons, like limited roof space (@Pineapple Smurf ) , I don't see the reason to delay a solar install today. Install best bang for buck from a reputable company. They are all reasonably good, with 20-25 year warranties.
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Speedster said:
IBC are the most expensive. Mono PERC are slightly less efficient, but quite a bit cheaper.

EDIT: I did a quick look at the local suppliers and I can't find any that actually supply IBC panels
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Much appreciated Ron and Speedster, it makes sense to me now

So safe to say for now, bang for buck is to go half cell PERC
 
Thor said:
Much appreciated Ron and Speedster, it makes sense to me now

So safe to say for now, bang for buck is to go half cell PERC
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Yes, last I checked best bang for buck in the SA market were the JA Solar mono PERC half-cells, they were better priced than the Canadian equivalents. This might have changed though
 
Then inverter, we are all in agreement Sunsynk is actually high quality and not some Chinese imported twak? I personally have never heard of Sunsynk, I am Victron man myself?
 
Thor said:
Much appreciated Ron and Speedster, it makes sense to me now

So safe to say for now, bang for buck is to go half cell PERC
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I think so, but I'm no expert. The same thing with LTO batteries, unbelievable C-ratings and cycles, but horrifically expensive, so just not practical for the average homeowner.

It's best to confirm with someone who is trustworthy and has excellent industry knowledge, like Steve from powerforumstore.
 
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Thor said:
Then inverter, we are all in agreement Sunsynk is actually high quality and not some Chinese imported twak? I personally have never heard of Sunsynk, I am Victron man myself?
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Global Tech China is no Fly-by-night company, been going for over 25 years now.

I also used to be a Victron fan. Great tech, undoubtedly the world leader. In the same way, I am a Tesla Model S fan. Champagne taste, beer budget. Get a few Victron quotes (I did) and then compare a few Sunsynk ones, and then we'll talk again. :laugh:

For the average homeowner, the Sunsyk hybrid is functionally exactly the same as a Victron ESS.
 
Okey awesome, then I will settle with Sunsynk, I obviously want to plan something that becomes a part of the house and need to keep future tenants in mind so has to be quality.

Then batteries, we all agree Hubble is better than pylontech ?
Any other batteries to consider, what about Kodak, I see they are in the battery and inverter game now
 
Thor said:
Okey awesome, then I will settle with Sunsynk, I obviously want to plan something that becomes a part of the house and need to keep future tenants in mind so has to be quality.

Then batteries, we all agree Hubble is better than pylontech ?
Any other batteries to consider, what about Kodak, I see they are in the battery and inverter game now
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Hubble is certainly cheaper than PylonTech. The jury is still out on the better
 
Does BlueNova make any batteries in this range that can work, or are the options hubble and pylo?
 
Thor said:
Does BlueNova make any batteries in this range that can work, or are the options hubble and pylo?
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BlueNova do make 48V batteries, as do a number of other companies. The important thing is to get a battery that "talks" to the inverter.

FreedomWon, Dyness, BYD and Revov (2nd life) are some of the other popular brands.
 
Snyper564 said:
Meh was hoping to stay off grid for as long as possible but the combination of a very overcast day and our domestic being round today means thats a no go.

But thats ok I knocked the SOC up as we hitting loadshedding at 10ish and I want her to be able to carry on with the work she needs to no issues.

For the record today would not be an issue if it was a "non-domestic" day. Today is the very reason I did not go totally off the grid

Considering its almost dark ill add pics im very pleased with current pv generation

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made it through loadshedding no issues - our domestic carried on as usual just no tumble dryer. very dark outside at the moment only getting around 240w PV. Time to charge up batteries for stage 4 this evening.

Anyone know of a very energy efficient tumble dryer?
 
I'm interested in getting an inverter & some batteries as a backup power source. However, I'm in a flat so cannot use solar. Does anybody know:

1. What is the noise level from e.g. the Sunsynk 8kW inverter? - I will probably go for the 5kW (https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/inverters/products/sunsynk-5kw-1p-hybrid-pv-inverter-48v) version and get the DB split but presumably they make the same amount of noise (or the 5kW will be quieter)

2. Does this inverter also function as a UPS, i.e. it does not have to be manually switched to backup power when the grid fails and it does this fast enough that electronic devices don't lose power?
 
Rkootknir said:
I'm interested in getting an inverter & some batteries as a backup power source. However, I'm in a flat so cannot use solar. Does anybody know:

1. What is the noise level from e.g. the Sunsynk 8kW inverter? - I will probably go for the 5kW (https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/inverters/products/sunsynk-5kw-1p-hybrid-pv-inverter-48v) version and get the DB split but presumably they make the same amount of noise (or the 5kW will be quieter)

2. Does this inverter also function as a UPS, i.e. it does not have to be manually switched to backup power when the grid fails and it does this fast enough that electronic devices don't lose power?
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The new 5kw units are silent as they do not have fans but instead have a larger heat sink.
 
Rkootknir said:
I'm interested in getting an inverter & some batteries as a backup power source. However, I'm in a flat so cannot use solar. Does anybody know:

1. What is the noise level from e.g. the Sunsynk 8kW inverter? - I will probably go for the 5kW (https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/inverters/products/sunsynk-5kw-1p-hybrid-pv-inverter-48v) version and get the DB split but presumably they make the same amount of noise (or the 5kW will be quieter)

2. Does this inverter also function as a UPS, i.e. it does not have to be manually switched to backup power when the grid fails and it does this fast enough that electronic devices don't lose power?
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1. There is noise from the fans (8kW) when they kick in I have to "listen" for the noise in the kitchen directly opposite room from the garage to hear it.

2. 100% I dont even know when LS happens PC carries on mining as if nothing happened and the rest of the house goes on without skipping a beat
 
As to your second question.

Yes, it seamlessly switches over if the grid fails without affecting electronics. Transfer time if 10ms.
 
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