design steps for installing solar panel

surlikar
surlikar Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭
in Grid Tie and Grid Interactive Systems #1
Hello,

I am designing a solar system I need some help with design steps.

the site has two 120/240 v service panels , 600 Amps each.
how should i determine which panels , inverters and optimizers to use
what calculations are required for it? 
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What are the desired system requirements?  Most households have a single 200a panel
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,637 admin
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    You also need to talk with your utility/research what they allow for GT Solar connections. Typically, more than 10,000 Watts of solar panels moves you into "commercial" power--Which can have a whole different set of requirements and rate plans.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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