Derka181 New Member Joined May 11, 2023 Messages 71 Location Canada Jun 5, 2024 #1 My electrical company approved my house for 8.0kw AC.( see the picture) So that’s 8000watts AC. So does that mean I can install 10000 watts of panels? Solar panels are in DC current I believe or am I wrong?
My electrical company approved my house for 8.0kw AC.( see the picture) So that’s 8000watts AC. So does that mean I can install 10000 watts of panels? Solar panels are in DC current I believe or am I wrong?
D DIYrich Solar Wizard Joined Mar 6, 2022 Messages 3,561 Location New England, USA Jun 5, 2024 #2 I would say that is 8kw of export. 10kw of panels, with inverter set to export no more than 8kw. If you have batteries, you could have even more panels, with the battery soaking up the excess and discharging at night.
I would say that is 8kw of export. 10kw of panels, with inverter set to export no more than 8kw. If you have batteries, you could have even more panels, with the battery soaking up the excess and discharging at night.
