Jump to content

Vleisie

Members
  • Posts

    6
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by Vleisie

  1. Hi everyone, I'm currently planning a hybrid solar installation and the installer quoted me on 2 x 5kW Sunsynk inverters. The cost is approximately R10k (incl VAT) more than 1 x 8kW inverter. I'm looking for opinions on whether the 2 x 5kW inverters will provide better future proofing opportunities and whether it is worth spending the extra R10k on. (For example if we were have a pool pump in future). Also what are the pros/cons to running 2 parallel inverters? Would they split the load evenly between them etc?
  2. After getting a few more quotes I've been told the following which I'm unsure about. * With the Goodwe invertor, it cannot provide more than 4.6kW to the backup loads, even when the grid is available. Is this statement correct? The problem was that I would have liked to put most plugs on the backup circuit but in this case I might not be able to, for example, use the Kettle and washing machine / dishwasher simultaneously, even when the grid is available. * Apparently there are some 5kW Victron inverters that can achieve this by passing grid power through to the backup loads in excess of 5kW (Just limited to 5kW output when the grid is offline). Do you know what type of Victron inverter this would be?
  3. I'm almost ready to take the leap and invest in a hybrid solar power solution. I'm just undecided about which inverter to go with. I'm undecided between the 8kW Sunsynk and the 5kW Alpha-ESS Smile5. What I like about the Smile5 system is that it comes in a very nice combined solution that stacks on top of its batteries and it is IP65 rated so can also be placed outside (our garage space is a bit limited). The Sunsynk will most likely be paired with a couple of Sunsynk US3000 3.kWh batteries. How would these compare with Alpha's 5.7kWh battery? Our daily consumption is around 18-20kWh and we have a solar geyser and gas stove. So 5kW input should be fine for the backup circuits but I'm just wondering whether I'll regret not going for the 8kW inverter a couple of years down the line of I'm in a position to add extra panels/batteries. Both products are fairly similar in price, further fueling my indecision
  4. It is a gas stove with electric oven. We've made peace with giving up the oven when the grid is down. Also open to adjusting our lifestyle to do things like washing etc during the day when there is a lot of PV input. The only thing I'm unsure about is the geyser. Although it is a solar geyser, it still switches on an element early mornings and evenings to boost the temp if it is too low. But perhaps it is something that can be supplemented from the batteries if I add more at a later stage? Thanks for bringing up the COC. It was something I didn't think of at all!
  5. Thanks for the very detailed reply Pietpower. This really cleared up my biggest point of confusion. I thought the size of the inverter might limit my max peak consumption, even when the grid is on. I think 5kW should be sufficient for our backup circuit needs, or do you think I might regret not going for the 8kW a few years down the line.
×
×
  • Create New...