Posted January 16, 20232 yr Hi I have recently installed a 5Kw LuxPower inverter and a 5Kw Greenrich battery. I have 5 JA 455 w mono Perc panels. 1. Firstly how much power can I expect from these panels on a good sunny day? At the moment they are producing around 1700 to 2000 w. In the past 16 days my consumption has slightly exceeded solar power output eg yesterday - solar production 8.1 Kw and consumption 9.3Kw. Had 10 days out of 16 slightly exceeding consumption. In the morning around 10 - 10.30 am the battery is fully charged and I start using only solar power. Then in the evening after sundown I use battery power. The lowest battery power was down to 14% after 3 days of rain and outages. At the moment I am running 2 fridges, LED lights, microwave, air fryer, TV, computer and at times the air conditioner. I try to use the air conditioner only when battery is full and tap into solar power. Even then it starts taking some power from the battery. 2. This is what I really want to know should I install another panel to make it six panels? Will it give me the extra energy I need to cover consumption? I hope for some answers soon as the installer is coming back soon to do some cosmetic work and give me the COC. If I need to add a panel I would like him to finish the job. Thanks Heinz
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