Good day. I'm new to the whole solar thing and finally decided to bite the bullet and get some because I can't take the load-shedding anymore.

I wonder if you guys on here can give me some input on the inverter I will be getting with the package I want to buy.

The Inverter I will be getting is a GroCoal Apple Mars 10KW hybrid inverter 48V but I can't find anything on the internet about it whatsoever. Do any of you gurus know about this

brand and what the quality is like?

 

I would rather stick to the well known brands

1 hour ago, Jobravo3 said:

The Inverter I will be getting is a GroCoal Apple Mars 10KW hybrid inverter 48V but I can't find anything on the internet about it whatsoever. Do any of you gurus know about this

brand and what the quality is like?

It is an Apple Mars, not a GroCoal Apple Mars. 

One thing you should check, if the installer hasn't provided this information, is whether or not this inverter is on the COCT approved list.

Even if you don't live in CT. 

If it's on that list then it's been through and passed some sort of test routine and so the manufacturer has the will and the means to do that. If it's not on that list then either it was never submitted or it failed.

Then look for local support. Also the people who are offering you this package - what's their reputation? Ask around about them. Remembering, of course, that most folks are slow to post complements on line, quick with complaints. If you don't have a lot of technical expertise then you are going to need to rely on the installer for guidance and support. 

If you spend some time reading this forum you will find some brand names come up over and over. Sunsynk being an obvious example, Deye another, but not just those two. If you buy one of those brands then you have a lot of on-line help available to you.

If it's 10kW of backup power, that is a big banger. You will not be like me who has less than half of that and has to check the kettle, the deep frier and the dishwasher don't all get turned on at the same time. 8kW is plenty for most people, so do you have some special requirement?

Edited February 22, 20242 yr by Bobster.

Hi there!!,

 

Thanks so much for the responses so far, the Company that I am looking to purchase from is reputable and I believe they are on the COCT-approved list however where would I be able to check this list online? The company name is GC Solar and I am looking at their all-inclusive 10kw system package. 

 

Has anyone on here done business with them before or used their products? the specs for the system are as follows:

10 x JAM72S20-545/MR – JA Solar 545W mono
1 x MOUNTINGSTRUCTURE10KW – Mounting structure for 10 panels: IBR, Tile or corrugated
50 x GCPV6 – 6mm PV cable red
50 x GC6MMPV – 6mm PV cable black
2 x MC4001 – MC4 connectors
1 x ACCOMB – AC combiner box 1
1 x GC2INOUT – DC combiner box 2 string – 2 in & 2 out
1 x SE10KHB-210/EU – Apple Mars 10KW hybrid inverter 48V
2 x GROW51.2V – Growcol lithium 51.2V, 100ah
2 x GROW51.2V CABLES – Growcol lithium cables
1 x GCBATT2PHOLDER – Growcol 2 pole battery fuse holder with indicator
2 x GCFUSE160A – GC Solar battery fuse 160A NH00
1 x BATT35MM – Battery cable 35mm red
1 x GC35MMBC – Battery cable 35mm black
6 x GCSLUG35X8 – Lugs 35X8

As I live in an outlying area there isn't a lot of service or support at my everyday disposal and I am looking to make the most informed choice that I can before spending the type of money that solar costs.

 

Any tips would be highly appreciated please keep in mind though that the reason I am looking at this particular product is the affordability of this system for the output range.

Jo