burgerking
New Member
I started solar when we installed a solar AC system. Not soon later, we realized we'd get better result if we go Grid Tie then Hybrid.
I currently have a 5KW Deye and 580AH 16S battery bank along with 16 lousy Poly panels giving me 2KW~3.3KW 10AM~2PM on a good sunny day. These panels are definitely not enough.
On the average, I rarely peak 4KW and usually just 250W for the ref, lights, wifi.
Cooker adds about 2500W for about 1 hour mid morning.
Afternoon AC adds 2000W~2500W for the whole afternoon (~5hrs)
Nighttime AC adds 500W from 8PM ~ 8AM.
I want to add more panels: does 6 x 500W be enough? or go 7 x 500W?
And how should I arrange my panels? I have the option of facing them East, South, or West - flat roof deck.
My current 16 Poly panels are facing south. Should I face the new panels to the West to compensate for higher energy consumption in the afternoon?
I currently have a 5KW Deye and 580AH 16S battery bank along with 16 lousy Poly panels giving me 2KW~3.3KW 10AM~2PM on a good sunny day. These panels are definitely not enough.
On the average, I rarely peak 4KW and usually just 250W for the ref, lights, wifi.
Cooker adds about 2500W for about 1 hour mid morning.
Afternoon AC adds 2000W~2500W for the whole afternoon (~5hrs)
Nighttime AC adds 500W from 8PM ~ 8AM.
I want to add more panels: does 6 x 500W be enough? or go 7 x 500W?
And how should I arrange my panels? I have the option of facing them East, South, or West - flat roof deck.
My current 16 Poly panels are facing south. Should I face the new panels to the West to compensate for higher energy consumption in the afternoon?