Solar Journey House

[HowTo]

Nope, but the support team is available:
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I have phoned the local branch, typical answer I get call your installer.
Not installer problem. SunSynk problem.
From what I hear someone else install also stopped working. The person that did my last string on flat, is trying to help me.
I'm so peed off SunSynk behaviour.

 

[HowTo]

Also been doing fine other than the odd outage here and there, what did they find wrong @HowTo

So far nothing. SunSynk does not even respond to my e-mails anymore.

 

[HowTo]

Also been doing fine other than the odd outage here and there, what did they find wrong @HowTo

While everything was working also had a couple of hours outage, but then it started working again.

 

[RonSwanson]

Here is the latest manual.

 

[HowTo]

This what I got so far.



Then when going to plants, this is what I get.

 

[HowTo]

SunSynk Connect shows inverter ok in region1.

So far nor region 2 for me.

 

[HowTo]

@RonSwanson tnx.

 

[HowTo]

Will update, CBI Astute Smart Controller for January 2024.
This will save me bundle on electricity cost. Currently on timer 2* a day.
With the second string installed, just better to harvest solar energy.

 

[RonSwanson]

Will update, CBI Astute Smart Controller for January 2024.
This will save me bundle on electricity cost. Currently on timer 2* a day.
With the second string installed, just better to harvest solar energy.

My Astute works very well, just a bit temperamental to set up, use an old-school access point that does not do PMF and any other fancy security or advanced wifi stuff. I created its own SSID for it.

 

[HowTo]

My Astute works very well, just a bit temperamental to set up, use an old-school access point that does not do PMF and any other fancy security or advanced wifi stuff. I created its own SSID for it.

Will it work with my current WiFi setup.
I hear there are two versions available currently.

 

[RonSwanson]

Will it work with my current WiFi setup.
I hear there are two versions available currently.

If it's old, it will work with it.

 

[HowTo]

If it's old, it will work with it.

It is a Asus WIFI mesh network.
Both Sunsynk dongles work of it.

 

[RonSwanson]

It is a Asus WIFI mesh network.
Both Sunsynk dongles work of it.

Yeah it should work, consumer grade wifi always default to insecure settings, and there isn't any way that you can change it unless you run AsusWRT-Merlin or another supported alternative firmware.

 

[Love Me Tender]

Need some info,

I am looking at installing a single panel on my IBR roof for a 1kw inverter to keep my computer running during extended outages so I can continue getting work done,

My question is will I still need to do the whole rail system or is there a simpler method to directly mount the panel onto the IBR sheeting?

 

[RonSwanson]

Need some info,

I am looking at installing a single panel on my IBR roof for a 1kw inverter to keep my computer running during extended outages so I can continue getting work done,

My question is will I still need to do the whole rail system or is there a simpler method to directly mount the panel onto the IBR sheeting?

Renusol MetaSole +

MS+ / MS+P: Solar panel mounting on trap. & corr. sheet metal - Renusol EN

Material-saving installation of solar modules on metal roofs ✅ without continuous rails. Assembly without pre-drilling. Compact, economical design.

www.renusol.com

I have 16 panels on an IBR roof, no rails.

 

[Love Me Tender]

Renusol MetaSole +

MS+ / MS+P: Solar panel mounting on trap. & corr. sheet metal - Renusol EN

Material-saving installation of solar modules on metal roofs ✅ without continuous rails. Assembly without pre-drilling. Compact, economical design.

www.renusol.com

I have 16 panels on an IBR roof, no rails.

Thanks so much, appreciated

 

[leon.davibe]

Something to consider

Solar mounting structure to create air gap required below solar PV modules - China Solaracks | Solar Racking & Mounting Systems - Aluminum & Steel

www.solaracks.com

On a 4kwp array it could mean an inflation adjusted loss in production of R50-60k and on a 500w panel R6500 - R7500 over the life of the panel

With 14% eskom increases

Lower increases would naturally drop it quite a bit

So lets say half that at 10%

 

[RonSwanson]

Something to consider

Solar mounting structure to create air gap required below solar PV modules - China Solaracks | Solar Racking & Mounting Systems - Aluminum & Steel

www.solaracks.com

On a 4kwp array it could mean an inflation adjusted loss in production of R50-60k and on a 500w panel R6500 - R7500 over the life of the panel

All in theory.
In practice, I have recorded producing well over my installed 6080 kWp in early spring, not even summer, using Renusol Metasole+.

 

[leon.davibe]

All in theory.
In practice, I have recorded producing well over my installed 6080 kWp in early spring, not even summer, using Renusol Metasole+.

Have seen 3.180kwp from my array of 2.275kwp (Southern cape weather)

Getting over rated output doesn't mean you aren't impacted , ie the only way you would know is to have the panels lifted and to compare the output

Which is what they did they had three arrays with different clearances

40/100/160

From Their readings they had a loss of 0.27 fron 160 to 100 and 2.57% from 100 to 40

Edit i changed my response
Cause i realise i was wrong and foccusing on the wrong variable

The amps the panel can output is rather constant the difference with the lower temp means it can sustain that amps at a slightly higher voltage and as we know watt=volts*amps

ie the hotter the panel the sooner the drop off

So a lower temp means the mppt can get more power by using the higher voltage and thus produce more power

ie like my panels that is 14A if i get just a 0.8v uplift it equals 2.5% of the output as they found

just climbed on the roof thin high clouds my module temp is 45C
will measure the temp on a full sun day


the easiest way to see is to find a buddy in your area, with same solar conditions and same colour panels with a different clearance , measure the module temp vs yours

 

[leon.davibe]

As far as i have it the cbi astute and many others like it only work on 2.4ghz networks (method to madness)

Most routers have 2.4ghz and 5ghz

So should be fine

If experiencing problems pairing make sure to grant permission for the app for nearby devices and have bluetooth enabled