Hi guys, I would like some advice please. 

Can I run an 8kw Deye Inverter (or recommend another inverter) with solar panels only. I want to install one for my office similar to a grid-tie. I will add the battery later. Will it work?

I don't really need storage at this point. 

It will work if there is no loadshedding. If no grid during the day, even if the panels produce power, the inverter will shut down. 

As the man said. No grid no power, not even solar. Just get the battery, you'll be glad you did.

3 hours ago, Zweli said:

Hi guys, I would like some advice please. 

Can I run an 8kw Deye Inverter (or recommend another inverter) with solar panels only. I want to install one for my office similar to a grid-tie. I will add the battery later. Will it work?

I don't really need storage at this point. 

 

2 hours ago, Scubadude said:

As the man said. No grid no power, not even solar. Just get the battery, you'll be glad you did.

It remains a good call to buy the inverter and you have the core sorted out and add battery when it is needed. Initial expense much lower 😀😀pay for the basic system in 3 years if all PV is used every day. 

13 minutes ago, Scorp007 said:

 

It remains a good call to buy the inverter and you have the core sorted out and add battery when it is needed. Initial expense much lower 😀😀pay for the basic system in 3 years if all PV is used every day. 

It might be a better call to buy a 5kW inverter with a battery, instead of 8kW without battery 😉

Thanks guys... Ok, I'll get the battery then too. Even a small one will do. 

1 hour ago, PowerUser said:

It might be a better call to buy a 5kW inverter with a battery, instead of 8kW without battery 😉

Thanks for this suggestion. This makes better sense. 

1 hour ago, Zweli said:

Thanks for this suggestion. This makes better sense. 

If you need more power later you can parallel another 5kW and add more batteries.