[RE-wrenches] Inverters Maximum Input Ratings

[Ray Walters]

Th one factor I don't think any of us have enough info on yet is the 
reduced lifespan of the inverter. Heat kills electronics, and an 
inverter that is running at max capacity more of the time will be 
running hotter.  The MTBF (mean time between failures) is only going to 
get worse at higher heat, so then question becomes how much worse?  With 
lease programs and financing that uses up to 30 year projected 
lifespans,  I think we're going to see some long term issues come back 
to bite those that saved a few cents/ watt up front.

R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

On 8/26/2014 8:14 AM, Steven Lawrence wrote:
> As someone who designs very large systems, I agree with Isaac. 
>  There's no one r; ,ule for inverter sizing as there are a multitude 
> of factors in play.  Solarpro's article "Levelized Cost of Energy" in 
> the April/May 2012 issue goes into inverter ratios and how it ties 
> into LCOE.
>
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