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    Solar Panels

    Hi All Been try to decide on solar panel for a 6kw system in the uk. Look for good efficiency may been over 20% good warranty but low to mid price range. Was going to have battery backup 32 x 280ah cells with 100A BMS each string (16s 2P) Been looking at Victron equipment vs Givenergy Just...
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    Whats your average KWH hour household ?

    Hi Mike would it not be a good idea to try and insulate you home better first. Yes this will cost up front but the savings long term could save you $$$$$$$
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    Whats your average KWH hour household ?

    We don’t have a dryer or dishwasher they can use a lot of power Hopefully that helps
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    3.2 Batterys

    Yes I was looking at 3.2v 280ah Would be 51.2v (16s) 280ah x 4 57344watts
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    3.2 Batterys

    Would it be better 16s separate switch’s to busbar Bus at to switch to inverter
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    3.2 Batterys

    Can you make battery up with 64 cells 4p 16s using one BMS at 150A Would use copper flat bar 6mm x 30mm to connect them in s
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    Panels

    The coldest we have had is -10C (14F) 3S 4P would work 3x40.4v is 121.2v 4x10.6A is 42.4A Would have to use 15A fuse in the combiner box for each parallel string Want a 48v system with about 5kw in panels. Would have to use 150V / 70A controller because it can take 4000w @ 48V
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    Panels

    Was looking at these panel Was going to do 4s 2p to a combiner box then 150v 60a charge controller Not sure what size inverter next. Possibly do double above to one inverter Thought please
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    Victron Energy

    Thanks all going to design a system so might be back for some help Cheers
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    Victron Energy

    So been new to this looking to built a solar system using Victron products. Just wanting to know what everybody’s thoughts are reliable value or expensive? Cheers in advance
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    Lishen cells: charge profile for 15 - 85 % SOC

    Hi have you compressed your batteries? How many cycle will you get with your settings?
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    Whats your average KWH hour household ?

    We have on AC a very hot summers day for us is 25c(77f) but winter is maybe -5c (23f) All energy bills £175 per month ($238) Gas can be on 8/9 Months a year for heating (shower , hot water and cooker top is gas)
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    Whats your average KWH hour household ?

    Hi i have a 1830sf house but in Scotland we use 7kw a day in summer and 11kw a day in Winter. We have gas for heating and hot water There is me partner and two teen age kids
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