I could go with the 5.0kW inverter if I like to add more panels down the roathe 3.8d. But this would required a mpu to a 200Amp panel at $2k extra.
Yes... the max a 100 A panel can take is the 3.8 kW. I think you'll find that with the SW/SE orientation, you could probably add a couple more SE panels and still be OK.
I could go with the 5.0kW inverter for $70 more if I like to add more panels down the road. But this would required a mpu to a 200A panel at $2k extra.
Thank you for the correction. It is a 3.8kW inverter SE3800A. Per their System Design Engineer. This inverter can handle a 4.75kW system size. A 12 panels array on the SW, Azimuth 235 deg, 20 deg tilt and a three panels array on the SE, Azimuth 145 deg, 20 deg tilt.
I hope that is a 3.8 kW inverter, or that your panels are split east and west on a steep roof. Otherwise, that is too much power for that inverter.
Thank you for the correction. It is a 3.8kW inverter SE3800A. Per their System Design Engineer. This inverter can handle a 4.75kW system size. A 12 panels array on the SW, Azimuth 235 deg, 20 deg tilt and a three panels array on the SE, Azimuth 145 deg, 20 deg tilt.
Things are moving quite well since I signed. Last night, I got an approval from my HOA and tonight. I also recieved an onsite plan and the shading test. Will need to review, sign and ready for permitting
Thank you solarpete for recommended the website also. I forgot to share the system cost...it was at $3.53/W. Not the greatest price, but I really this installer's presentation, no rushing and pushing, took time to answer all of my questions and concerned.
Where do you guys install your SE inverter? I'm planing to mount the inverter inside my garage to give this electronic device a little tlc from the nature elements such as; direct sunlight, rain, temperature, and possible vandalism. Is there any issue with the temperature of the unit when you mounted inside the garage? Since there is less air circulation when the garage door is close most of the time?
Not that I know of. Most plumbers run a vent from each trap; either a toilet, a sink or a shower/tub. It's easy for them to make a bee-line to the roof, then let the roofer deal with how to mount the vent flashing. It's probably a wash on the cost; the extra roof flashing for a vent vs the extra PVC and elbows to combine them.
When I built my home, I routed one vent for each bathroom, the laundry room (has the washer and a sink) and the kitchen shared a vent; 3 vents on the roof. I have 8 sinks, tubs, showers, laundry traps that could have individually been vented. I also routed them all to the back side of the house so they are not visible from the street.
If you go this route, use 45 degree joints, not 90 degree. You need to keep a pitch to them so water from rain goes down to the trap under the sink or what-ever is being vented. Also, I'd just do it and NOT put it on the plans being submitted for the permit. As far as an inspector is concerned; the vents are and always have been what they are.
Appreciated for your feedbacks. I will keep that in mind and will also need to decide soon.
Thank you solarpete for recommended the website also. I forgot to share the system cost...it was at $3.53/W. Not the greatest price, but I really this installer's presentation, no rushing and pushing, took time to answer all of my questions and concerned.
Where do you guys install your SE inverter? I'm planing to mount the inverter inside my garage to give this electronic device a little tlc from the nature elements such as; direct sunlight, rain, temperature, and possible vandalism. Is there any issue with the temperature of the unit when you mounted inside the garage? Since there is less air circulation when the garage door is close most of the time?
Thank you much in advance for your feedbacks.
Wait, is the $3.53 before Federal tax credit or after?
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