[RE-wrenches] Using legacy modules on micro-inverters

[Nick Soleil]

Hi wrenches,

The M250 is not limited to 60 cell modules only.  The M250 has an expanded
voltage window which will allow for it to be paired with a wider range of
modules.  Enphase has an online module compatibility calculator which can
be used for checking a specific pairing in a specific location, at:

 http://enphase.com/module-compatibility-calculator-m250-update/.

Keep in mind that many of the high efficiency, higher voltage, 72 cell
modules will not be compatible.



On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Jay Peltz <jay at asis.com> wrote:

> Hi Bill
>
> Is there a new M250?
> Enphase shows the 250 at 48vdc max and states 60 cell only modules.
>
> That would be nice if it did both
>
> Jay
>
> Peltz power.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:14 AM, "Bill Brooks" <billbrooks7 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> William,****
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> Just to add one more thing. I said that the M215 does not match well, but
> if you have them on hand, they would still work. You will probably power
> limit in the spring and fall, but the rest of the year you will probably do
> fine. The M250 has a higher operating voltage for 72-cell arrangements. The
> M215 is more suited for 60-cell modules and circuits.****
>
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> Bill.****
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> *On Behalf Of *William Miller
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:01 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Using legacy modules on micro-inverters****
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> Friends:****
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> I am trying to upgrade a long time off-grid client to a grid-connected
> installation.  They have a mix of Siemens PC4JF and Shell SQ-150P modules.
> It is my understanding that putting two of the PC4JFs in series is exactly
> one SQ-150.  I don’t have spec sheets for the PC4JFs but I am told they are
> an SP75.  If I use the data for the SP75 and multiply the voltages by two I
> get exactly a SQ-150P.****
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> Anyway, putting two 36 modules together makes one 72 cell module.  This
> would likely work with an Enphase M190 but those are no longer
> manufactured.  Same with the M215.  Power One makes a micro that meets the
> predicted voltage window.****
>
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> I did this a while ago with pairs of SR100s.  It worked great.  Anyone try
> this with even older modules, like those cited???****
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> Thanks in advance.****
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> William Miller****
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