Power Jack Solar PV 1.4KW Grid Tie Inverters (GTI's)

1.4 KW Solar Panels sharing the load over nine 300W Grid Tie Inverters (GTI's) and is now making a contribution to my overall energy usage. Web Site - solarhope.co.uk

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[cggage]

I like neat. And, that is a neat installation. Very professional looking and easy to understand. Congratulations on such a good looking effort. I trust you are benefiting from the power being produced.

[solarhope]

@cggage Thanks - I'm glad you found it useful. It's been running well for just over a year. 1000Kw in the first 12 months (end of July)), so not bad for the UK. - Martin.

[johngeescott]

Love your set up. Wiring very Pro. Love that KWh meter what part of the system do you connect it and where did you buy it. I think you are from the UK I am in the US.

[solarhope]

Hi John, Thanks for your comments, the total KWh meter and instantaneous watt meter are connected in series with the gti's outputs, there is a shematic drawing of the system on my web site solarhope.co.uk.

I do live in the UK and most of the parts were bought from ebay. - Martin.

[caravanman08]

hello martin can i just ask what kwh are you putting in at the moment (ie not much sun) i have nearly bought everything now and i have been playing with 2 80's i was putting 125w this week and i hav'nt got them on my roof yet ,i would like to say there is more to this than meets the eye,also did you try joining the panels together using a branch as this would seem to be easier than taking the wires into garage,i still think this is a beltin setup and very clean

[solarhope]

Hi Mark,

Feb 16Kwh - not great, but now on the up - The panels are mainly in shadow for most of the winter months, but you can only play the hand you are dealt!

Having said that my friend is getting really good results at the moment on an un-shadowed roof.

I thought about connecting the panels together on the roof, but you then need thicker cable for the higher current, which is more expensive. Having access to all panel wiring allows greater flexibility to subsequently alter plans.

Martin.

[islandgrass1]

Hi, nice installation, do you have to inform the Utility Company you have connected inverters to the grid?

[Draco1dormiens]

I believe those Chinese grid-ties are illegal, they overheat and are a fire hazard. It's a nice system you got there.

[chevyloverguy1]

Nice system !! have you ever made the meter go backwards??

[caravanman08]

@solarhope thank you for the reply