Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

rollandelliott
rollandelliott Solar Expert Posts: 834 ✭✭
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Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?
I checked SMA and PowerOne and neither of them make an inverter in that range.
Suggestions?
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  • stephendv
    stephendv Solar Expert Posts: 1,571 ✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    Kaco: http://www.kaco-newenergy.com/products/solar-inverters/02x-series

    Another one to check is Fronius, although their website was down when I looked. http://www.fronius.com/
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  • solarvic
    solarvic Solar Expert Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    Exeltech has model XLGT that is rated at 1800 watt. I have a fronuis IG-2000 that has a MPP voltage range of 150 to 400vdc that should work fine on on lower voltages. Maximum voc 500 vdc, nominal output ia 1800 kw ac and maximum is 2000kw. :Dsolarvic:D
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  • rollandelliott
    rollandelliott Solar Expert Posts: 834 ✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    didn't see any inverters on this web site made by fronius
    http://www.solar-electric.com/frigplgrin.html
    that are lower than 2kw.

    how much do these Exeltech and Kaco inverters cost per watt? hopefully around 50 cents?
    Couldn't find pricing info without having to call a dealer.
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  • solarvic
    solarvic Solar Expert Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    aparently you didn,t look very hard for the fronuis inverter I posted. Also SMA has a 700 watt inverter. http://www.solar-electric.com/friggrin.html The fronuis inverter is still for sale at lots of locations. I liked mine but took it off line as I had 16 kc-158 ppanels and the limit was 1 4 panels. So I bought the fronuis 3-0 inverter which can operate at higher voltage. Plan on using 8 180 watt and 2 175 watt panels on the ig-2000 since I can,t find any more of the panels I have. :Dsolarvic
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  • solarvic
    solarvic Solar Expert Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    Where you can buy a Kaco gti inverter: Aten Solar :Dsolarvic:D
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  • rollandelliott
    rollandelliott Solar Expert Posts: 834 ✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    thanks for the help

    I'll check out fronius when their web site is back up
    It's too hard to try and get info from dealers on the total product line.

    I know about the SMA 700 inverter it is too small. thanks though.
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  • stephendv
    stephendv Solar Expert Posts: 1,571 ✭✭
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    Re: Are there any string grid tie inverters in the 1kw to 1.75kw range?

    A bunch of manufacturers listed here: http://www.solarshop-europe.net/index.php?cPath=66

    But not all will have US models available.
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