[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge

[Bill Brooks]

Any chance for solar resource monitoring to help the data make sense?
Irradiance monitoring is necessary to understand performance. Does SolarEdge
have that option yet?

Bill.

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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Pekka Laine
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 11:33 AM
To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge

Hello everyone,

I have installed four SolarEdge systems so far and am happy share my
experiences  My first installation is available for public monitoring via
monitoring.solaredge.com.  It consists of 26 Aleo s_1.8 225W modules, 26
PowerBoxes installed on Unirac solarmount rail and SolarEdge 5000US
inverter. It was commissioned on June 6,2010 and has produced 6.3 MWh of
total energy. 

Pros:
Module level monitoring
Centralized inverter
Safety voltage for servicing the system
Free internet monitoring & iPhone application 

Cons:
Additional wire management and zip-tieing to the racking system
Homerun is DC so it needs to be inside conduit (vs. Enphase)

Tip: Remember to write down your serial numbers for PowerBoxes before
installing the modules.

I am happy to answer any other questions as well.

Best regards,

Pekka Laine

President
Photon Solar Power Inc.
www.PhotonSolarPower.com
Cell. 760-556-8170
Toll Free 888-SUN-ACDC
Lic. #933648



Hello,
Can anyone speak to real-life pros and/or cons of Solaredge module MPPT
products and performance? Thanks.

Kirk Herander
Vermont Solar Engineering
802.863.1202
NABCEP(tm) Certified Solar Installer
NYSERDA-eligible Installer
VT Solar Incentive Program Partner

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