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    Hacking the new Growatt WiFi-F modules

    Found this thread while checking if local data download was possible during/after an internet connection outage. Very happy to see this progress. I'm keen to see this project progress to a more complete and easy to install system. I'm short on time and the skills required to implement.
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    growatt inverter lost wifi / internet connection. Is data lost? can I record/retrieve data locally?

    lost internet connection during an ISP changeover recently, also lost wifi signal during new modem troubleshooting period, overall lost a couple of part days data from my growatt solar inverter (MIN 10000TL-X) When wifi and internet connectivity is lost, does the system lose all the data...
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    sharp spikes and dips in growatt inverter power output - how to troubleshoot?

    thanks for the input. now I've had the system longer I'm gaining better understanding of the fluctuations in power output while the variation in solar radiation levels might not be so obvious to human eyes. I have an emporia power monitor system tracking power useage on various circuits and...
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    Freezer to Fridge Conversion: Good performance or shitty Freezer Selection

    Wasn’t expecting this from an upright freezer. The insulation must be quite good on your commercial freezer.
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    sharp spikes and dips in growatt inverter power output - how to troubleshoot?

    new install in Brisbane. 10kW growatt inverter with 10.3kW of panels. single phase gride connection, 5kW feed in capped. 3 solar panel circuits on North, East and West facing roof sections at 9 degree pitch. (yes it's not ideal but work with what we have) I'm seeing large spikes in power...
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    On grid and Off grid using SolarEdge and Growatt

    Watching this discussion from Australia. have an existing grid connect Sunnboy inverter, currently in process of removing the Sunnyboy and panels (old system ~8yrs I think) and upgrading to a larger system. which will leave me with a perfectly working grid connect system and panels. (got a...
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    compatible batteries with Growatt MIN 10000TL-X ?

    Hi All, long time lurker from Brisbane Australia. looking at buying a system with a Growatt MIN 10000TL-X (AS4777-2 2020) · 10000W & 11kW of solar panels. I'm told this inverter is battery compatible, waiting on more information from the growatt tech support via my solar installer sales rep. I...
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    Buying Battery ready grid connect system (installed) which inverters can add generic batteries later?

    in the process of evaluating quotes for a solar system on my house. Discovered the subsidies make a 11kW solar system only $1,000 more than a 6.6kW system. the 11kW (27 x 415watt panels) provides a growatt battery ready system. Growatt MIN 10000TL-X (AS4777-2 2020) (10kW) (not sure if this is...
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    MPP HV2-5048 Earthing of output

    I watch these exchanges in forums. It's weird as some licenced electricians are terrible communicators, others will upsell and overspec at every opportunity. Then there are legitimate questions by owners questioning installs left by electricians which are obviously dodgy. somewhere in the...
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