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    Sunsynk 8kW

    in Inverters

    Posted

    17 hours ago, Tariq said:

    Did you all see Keith’s video ( today)about the new dongle, which will give us full control over inverter 

    ????

    Will it work with the Deye?

     

    Which inverter? Looking for some guidance.

    in Inverters

    Posted

    30 minutes ago, PsyCLown said:

    I have noticed the Sunsynk inverters seem to be quite popular.

    Is the Deye and Sunsynk the same inverter, just rebranded? They seem quite similar, both physically and from looking at the specs seem to be possibly the same inverter?

    Same, same, but different.

    Identical innards, but Sunsynk apparently has a more westernised user interface.

    Solar panel layout

    in Solar Power

    Posted · Edited by PaulinNorthcliff

    Of course you can. Just be aware that the string will not be optimised. In effect this may lead to either marginal or hardly apparent losses. Panels today are a LOT less fussy about their angle to the sun.

     

    New energy rules for South Africa will help businesses and households move off Eskom’s grid

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, 87 Dream said:

    The other is that they just cannot see the trees for the forest. Future planning is a national SA problem. Have no clue how much Megawatts will feed in should it be allowed under favourable conditions & would not know how to regulate or control the supply. Hence, hamper the feeding in. One of the many reasons it's being blocked. The protection of their own interests.

    I see this in other areas I work in. The slow children believe (because the little red bible told them so) that when you have a problem you make a law. When that law doesn't do what it is supposed to you make another law. And so on and on until the system collapses. Then you blame someone else.

    They quite literally have no clue what they are doing. They're just pushing buttons for effect.

    New energy rules for South Africa will help businesses and households move off Eskom’s grid

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Calvin said:

    I believe that he is talking about the City of Cape Town's regulations.  I understand that they use aerial/satellite imagery to check for the presence of PV panels - off-grid systems must be registered so that you don't have to use the "Decorative Roof Shades" excuse 😀.

    See https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Electricity/apply-for-authorisation-to-install-a-small-scale-embedded-generation-system

     

    The CoCT is the next best thing to Big Brother. It's almost like they were trained by the Stasi. Heaven forbid they ever get real national power.

    I suspect they are just flying a speculative kite. They need to be challenged in the courts.

    New energy rules for South Africa will help businesses and households move off Eskom’s grid

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by PaulinNorthcliff

    3 hours ago, Erastus said:

    I can not argue what you say about SA Government, Courts and munics.  But the interesting part is that nationally they will be controlled by a new law. Lets take the City of CPT they took me to court spend 6 years on a law that is unconstitutional. I was found not guilty with a court order against the City.  The national law prevailed.
    Therefore it is a step in the right direction.

    Then we got to thank Zuma and the ANC for their corruption and dishonesty and Ramaposa for being a sweet talker and doing nothing re it.  This is what politics is all about. Compare them to Byden and Harris.  They did not get there because of corruption but because voters voting for them.  Very important voters voting for them.....


    Now lets start talking about grid tied.

    You get grid tied inverter for +/- R6K with a feed back sensor  R1k5 3 panels +/- R6K   Total R14K  If people are not been told that this is a cost effective way to start they will never start.  That will lead continual support of the corrupt.

    When I started I was quoted R1xx K and was told not enough to be totally off grid.

    What I do try and explain to people is that just start and take what ever you save and use that money.  When I advise people to start I say the following:
     

    1. A basic timer for the geyser. (not fancy expensive electronics that do the same with another name)
    2. Add water solar for the geyser
    3. Gas stove  ( hob only) 
    4. we all use led lights today
    5. a small grid tied system and expand
    6. When you saved enough install a meter and start getting paid.

    This is the only mind set I am promoting.

    If you want batteries and you can afford it go for it. Batteries are part of our everyday life and the rest about batteries I enjoy if I get you guys on the hook with those fancy batteries.

    I prefer a good German made lead acid or the "cheapest" fancy lithium ... batt.

    The reality is that for the man in the street if they follow this route they will be able to build a solar system from Eskom/munic money.

    This is what I promote.   JUST STAAAAART and the little snow ball will create an avalanche sooner than later.

    For batteries I had you on the hook you took the bait hook line and sinker now that you are on dry land I can throw you back in the ocean and maybe I convinced one person to start.  To start questioning why so expensive why all the equipment then it was worth it.

    The batteries is just to give  you and others high blood pressure but the reality is people should start understanding that you can have a very small start and it will work and save and then you can expand.

    Yes you are right I can help myself with electronics etc. but it makes life difficult to allow others to start if they read you must have this, that and the other.

     

     I will let you enjoy your batteries now.

     

    If you want to get money away from the corrupt show people there is a more cost effective way to start and you don't need an expensive meter.

    But get people to start

     

    100% in agreement with your sentiment.

    I might differ on some of the steps, but that the best way to begin is simply to begin is right on the money.

    Saving energy is always easier and a necessary first step than making energy. Then start small with a grid-linked system and learn what works for you from there.

    I have passed down my first Growatt 2kW inverter to one of my staff members to play with.

    BLS Bat 6.12kwh

    in Batteries

    Posted

    On 2021/04/07 at 10:07 AM, Levan said:

    So true.

     

    I read Pylon only honor warranty when they stacked in 3s also which is a concern.

    So the Australian battery test is being run with 4 Pylontech US2000 batteries. It would be strange indeed if the test protocol voided Pylontech's recommendations for use.

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