Jos

Thank you very much

Please help me understand you correctly the 3.4kW is inverter capacity? Or is solar array capacity? Sorry if I use wrong terminologies just bear with me am trying to check if is with it to get Grid-tie/hybrid inverter if is small Eskom power supply "4000W" can I have 10kwh solar array capacity? Let me say I get 3kW hybrid inverter, 6x410W solar panels, 2x3.5kwh battery plus accessories

Thanks for last paragraph I learned something

I get your point but I also indicated that am newbie I don't know if I have to match inverter output with usage output I only see 5kva inverter but no mention of highest energy it can produce per day with grid meter box can just consume energy, I could also like to know how can I measure inverter output capacity

True about panels directions I also learned that it won't produce decent energy but it balance the equation like you just mentioned

Hello Guys Am new to Solar system I could like to learn more about basic information How do you calculate Solar panel total kw per day in South Africa am based in Mahikeng If is I want to use 20kwh per day do I need 20kva or 2x10kva inverters, to be clear I still don't understand how to work around inverter total output/capacity teach me basics I have Eskom 3kva main switch 60A which power Stove/40A plugs/20A standard Refrige, Deep Refrige, LED TV, kettle, Microwave, fan, Small kitchen appliances, lights/10A 13 LED lights ~ 2 lights runs 15 hours daily #18W each I was wondering if using grid tied will help or is useless because mostly I use sub 20Kwh on the grid, I understand grid tied means no backup storage but it can be upgraded to off grid when I add batteries In terms of batteries if I get 3.6 kw can I buy 5x3.6 and combine capacity into one Do 400W Solar panel really have major difference compare to 365W I understand in theory 400W panel may save number of panels installed on my roof, I recently saw Canadian 400W panel around R2300-R2600 If is possible give me names of equipment I can get that will help me achieve my goal inverter brand & model, AC disconnect, etc