Jade4

cool. sent you a message as well.

this is an aerial view of my roof and where the current panels are situated. could anyone advise if 5 or even 6 panels are possible once i remove the current 4 panels or should i just stick with 4 panels based on my roof space?( "master sunsynk installer" stated that only 4 panels could be fitted based on the current roof space and that is why i went with 4 panels only)

i see your location states cape town. i am based in Gauteng.

Thanks. Not sure how an accredited "master installer of sunsynk" messed this up. I would need to find another more knowledgeable solar installer to assist with this. Will definitely post up what panels i intend to use before i go ahead. Can you recommend any reputable solar installers in the Gauteng area that can assist with my issue?

are changing over panels just a matter of removing the current ones and replacing or is there more to it?

taken at 13:10 today.

I am based in Gauteng (midrand). There is no shading. Would the panels definitely need to be changed to more sutiable ones for the 5kw sunsynk inverter?

Taken at about 7:30 this morning. Will take another one around midday. 20241121_073109.heic

Thank you. i will have a look at this tomorrow and advise.

i would need to get in contact with them however i am certain they will advise that they don't have this information( i.e not willing to assist or wont assist at all) are there any reputable solar installers(in the Gauteng area) on this forum that i can get in touch with to assist with this? i.e. remove the solar panel and have a look at the solar panel data label to determine if what @GreenFields stated is the issue.

Unfortunately, i don't have this information and wouldn't even risk climbing onto the roof to have a look. i would need to get someone to assist me with this. what would be the most suitable panels for this inverter in terms of suitable current?

Would the exact same solar panel( i.e brand and wattage) need to be installed or can i use another brand with the same wattage?

Hi. I have had this issue ever since my system was installed over a year ago. I have a small PV array(due to limited roof space) consisting of 4 x 545w Trina solar panels with a 5kw sunsynk inverter and battery. The panels only produce on average about 2 to 3kwh in a day on a hot day. it actually produces next to nothing from 10am onwards (when it starts to get warmer in the day). In winter it actually produces slightly more (about 5kwh). My minimal understanding of solar generation is that it should work the other way around i.e. produce more on hot days. Been in contact with the installer numerous times and they have just gone quiet. The one time they did come out to have a look, they advised that they cant find any issues as they have checked everything, and all is fine and cannot seem to advise why the pv generation is so low. Settings are all correct etc. I have searched high and low on Facebook groups, forums etc. to try and check if anyone else experienced the same issue but to no avail. I have even had another installer come and also have a look. He monitored the solar generation over two days and said that these panels are producing nowhere near its required range. He suggested that i replace the panels however not sure if this will guarantee solving the issue and also taking into account the additional cost of installing new solar panels, this would not be feasible. Has anyone experienced this issue and could possibly advise what could be the cause here?