Moe Joe

I believe that I have built the largest domestic plant in SA. 26 Panels ==> <=13kw Pv 3 phase supply 2x Solar Evt solar water heating, equivalent to 10kwh and 6.5kwh per day 4 x instant water heaters 1 solar to gas fan induced Gas water heater 3 dwellings, the main dwelling is capable of running off-grid indefinitely

Hello Ian, I'm in the same position as you. The evt's are not performing in winter. Have you made a decision on this? Can you share some experience and associated costs? Thanks

Thanks to Power forum, I did pay it forward and purchased my new panels from yourselves.

Did u solve it zayd?

Battery Sold. Goodwe Inverter R 9,900 7 x Artsolar 350 w - 1650 each 1 x JA 365w R 1750 7 x Longi 435w - R 1850 each Switch gear available: Hager Change over DIN Mount Schneider E/L 4mm2 Norsk Cable 16A and 20A Din breakers

A grid-tied electrical system, also called tied to grid or grid tie system, is a semi-autonomous electrical generation or grid energy storage system which links to the mains to feed excess capacity back to the local mains electrical grid. When insufficient electricity is available, electricity drawn from the mains grid can make up the shortfall. Conversely when excess electricity is available, it is sent to the main grid. When the Utility or network operator restricts the amount of energy that goes into the grid, it is possible to prevent any input into the grid by installing Export Limiting devices. This is what the Inverter does. However, I understand that people have their own views on jargon.

Item: Goodwe ES 5048 Hybrid grid Tied inverter, 7 x ArtSolar 350w Mono Full black panels, 7 x Longi Solar 435w Mono Half cut panels 1 x JA Solar Mono 360w panel 1 x LBSA 5.1 KWh LiFeSO4 Age: Inverter is 3 years old ( it was replaced under warranty to resolve a WIFI issue.), The 7 ArtSolars are 4 years old. The Longi and JA Solars are 3 years old. LBSA is 9 months old. Price: R 64,999 Payment Method Accepted: EFT Warranty: Balance of 5 year Warranty on Inverter, balance of 20 year warranty on Panels Packaging: Goodwe box, LBSA box, No packaging for Panels Condition: Excellent, currently in use Location: Woodmead, Sandton, Gauteng Reason: upgrading to 3 phase Shipping: Can ship inverter and battery if required and permitted with Courier Guy, Panels should be collected Collection: Yes Please excuse the cabling, as the original cabling was for a Pylontech. The Goodwe has produced 27 MWh so far and the LBSA 500 cycles. The system is still in use, and will be replaced and available imminently. I will consider selling individual items separately, however, if purchased as a package, then this prices includes a package deal discount. Link:

No it's fed from the Eskom feed at the boundary. The main Grid connection does come to the house. I see that some have extended it using CAT 5e shielded cable, have you any experience doing this ?

My feed to the inverter is about 30 metres. From the feed, a direct 16mm2 cable feeds an outbuilding. If the CT coil is installed in the main house, the sunsynk won't supplement power to the outbuilding. Can the CT coil cable be extended by 30 to 40 metres?

Hello, Upgrading my existing system and need advice please. 1. I want to connect 14 x 545w panels to MPPT1 (2 inputs) North Facing. Whats the best option and why ? a. Connect 14 to MPPT-1 String 1 b. Connect 7 to MPPT-1 String-1 and 7 to MPPT-1- String-2 2. Existing 7 x 435w transfer to West facing roof and add 5x 460w to the string. Can I connect these 12 to MPPT-2 Thanks a mil !

What did you end up doing?

Hello Leon Mines did the same -- in the evening nogal, all the lights went off. Then I see that the inverter is restarting. Only the following day I see that it was updated. How is your wifi connection since ? Does your WIFI LED turn off at all?

There is however, changing that makes no difference. The vendor has access to more settings remotely and they are able to adjust it to get it to work.

Gerald, Naz - how has your wifi on your Goodwe been since ?

Your ES 5048 has an LCD screen ? Mines hasn't given these issues, however, you need to ensure that you do not run any high demanding inductive loads on the backup side. If this is done, then it will trip and restart. So far, the only issue is the Wifi LED turning off and fails to restore unless the whole unit is turned off. Running FW 1818 now.