grid tie inverter used in series with a MS4448PAE
KenMorgan
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I just recently purchased a 5 year old set of used panels and a sharp 3.5kw grid tie inverter. I only bought the system for the panels as 20 panels for 700 USD is a good deal. Then I started thinking....
Bear with my stupidity, but what would happen if i ran the output of the grid tie inverter into the MS4448pae's line in one, and line in two? IE pretend like the grid tie inverter was line power.
I would think that the magnum would just treat it the same as line power until the power dropped below the low voltage cut out. so assuming that the power drops (late in the evening, or say temporary cloud cover. so the power drops, and the magnum then switch to inverting. what happens to any output of the gridtie? as the transfer circuit breakers are open in regards to the gridtie inverter, would it blow the gridtie or damage the magnum?
I obviously do not want to damage the magnum so I am leary of trying this without talking to the forum here.
thoughts? legitimate input? reasonable comments please.
Ken
70kw LiFePo4 battery bank, 18 JA solar 200 watt panels, 20 sharp 200 watt panels, morningstar controller(s) and a
magnum 4448 inverter with all the usual junk that goes with it.
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Nope. Without seeing an energized Grid, the GT inverter will not start up.
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There is AC coupling which may partially achieve what is asked, see attachment for information regarding this.1500W, 6× Schutten 250W Poly panels , Schneider MPPT 60 150 CC, Schneider SW 2524 inverter, 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Battery Bodyguard BMS
Second system 1890W 3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.
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Island protection prevents most GTIs from powering on , I guess .
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mcgivor said:There is AC coupling which may partially achieve what is asked, see attachment for information regarding this.and this was what I was thinking of as I use a MS PAE series that has these features. as I no longer have grid power at my cabin (I opted out of paying the new "fees" to keep it I was just wondering if there was some way to use the grid tie inverter I got with the extra panels I just bought. just curious..70kw LiFePo4 battery bank, 18 JA solar 200 watt panels, 20 sharp 200 watt panels, morningstar controller(s) and a magnum 4448 inverter with all the usual junk that goes with it.
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