Wetkit Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi, Not sure if any of you have heard or seen these in action? It is a AEC 3kW unit. Basically it is a Grid Tied invertor with battery backup. It gives me options, as I can use it off grid until it becomes legal to push power back onto the grid. According to the agents the price is very reasonable at around R15 400 ex VAT. Would like to hear your comments on this unit. PowerHouse.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaves Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 This is very cool. I was thinking about ths too. I think MLT make this as well. What hapens when battey are full? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenDL Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 This looks like a seriously good piece of kit if it all works & is reliable. MMPT built in, on-grid, off-grid. You'll need what, at least 5 x 24V panels in series to get to the minimum voltage for operation? But I would imagine that 10-15 panels would be the norm? Any idea on the price point? Ben leaves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetkit Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yea, the MLT units work the same, but they way more expencive and does not have the MPPT included. With grid-tied invertors, the PV voltage is way higher, around 120V DC for start-up, up to around 500V DC max. leaves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettie Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 What made you decide against this unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetkit Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Well, as Grid-tied is not yet allowed in CPT, it is not really worthwhile going this route, just yet. I got a normal 2nd hand invertor for very cheap from Gumtree, so why spend 3times that for something I was not sure I could use. Once all the legalities is sorted in CPT, this will be my first option. 2nd would be Microcare. 3rd would be SMA (Sunny Boy) For now only 3 invertors is certified by CPT, the MLT units, Microcare and Sunny Boy. I hope this will change soon Clint and Pony 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregstah Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 This unit looks exactly like an infinisolar 3kw+, even the LCD readout is idendical, in fact I'd be willing to bet it's rebranded or vise versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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