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If I use the APsystems QS1 Single Phase Microinverter, do the solar panels all have to be the same?
Posted by Frank Molina, Stellavolta on Nov 9th 2020
No, the solar panels do not have to be the same. You can mix and match different solar panels as long as it is within the microinverters specifications.
What SolarEdge optimizers work with the SolarEdge SE3800H-US000BNU4 and is there a minimum number of optimizers?
The SolarEdge SE3800H-US000BNU4 is compatible with Enphase optimizers P320, P320-ZEP, P340, P370, P400, P400-ZEP, P401, P405, P485, P505, Yes, with single phase inverters you would need a mininmum of
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Is the SolarEdge SE-EV-KIT-25J40-1 Charge Connector compatible with the older model SolarEdge SE10000A inverter?
No, the SolarEdge SE-EV-KIT-25J40-1 Charge Connector 40 AMP is not compatible with older model inverters. It is only compatible with inverters that end in "NNV2". Currently, there are only two compati
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Why does my OutBack Power FM60-150VDC periodically get stuck displaying "charged" and no longer supply PV power even when the battery bank drops below re-bulk?
To troubleshoot this issue, go to your OutBack Power MATE3s and check that the re-float setting matches the data points on your data sheet (float, bulk, absorption). They should match.
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Is the OutBack Power FM60-150VDC and the FM80-150VDC charge controller backwards compatible with the older model OutBack Power MX60 solar controller?
Yes, the latest OutBack Power FM60-150VDC and the FM80-150VDC are compatible with the OutBack Power MX60. Please refer to the OutBack Power User Forum discussion in the link below for more information
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What is a MidNite Solar E-Panel for?
A MidNite Solar E-panel is an AC/DC Disconnect Box that simplifies inverter wiring and can include or have spaces for busbars, breakers, shunts, cables, etc. all in one convenient place.
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What is the difference between the OutBack Power HUB 10 and HUB10.3?
The HUB10.3 allows OutBack Power's newer FXR inverter models to sub-phase stack. This method allows the inverters to stack in 3-phase, split phase, and single phase regardless of the model. Unlike old
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Can I purchase the OutBack Power FP1 VFXR3524A-01 Prewired System and later expand, adding a second inverter/charger that will auto-synchronize?
Yes, you can expand your FP1 system and auto-synchronize by making one inverter the master and the other inverter the slave.
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How do I determine what size breaker I need on the AC side between the inverter and the electrical panel?
Take the continuous power rating of your inverter, divide by the AC output voltage and multiply the result by 1.25.
For example, the OutBack Power VFXR3648A-01 inverter has a continuous power rating
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Will the SMA SB5.0-1 SP-US-41 Sunny Boy work with 2070 watt 24V solar panels?
The SMA SB5.0-1 SP-US-41 Sunny Boy will work with a 2070 Watt solar array. This inverters Minimum DC Voltage / Start Voltage is 100V in 208V system or 125V in a 240V system and a Maximum DC Voltage of
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