Hi,
I'm located in Idaho and our provider is Idaho Power (IP). They limit the system output to 25kw based on
the "label" on the inverter. I'm considering using micro-inverters so I believe IP would use the max output
of each inverter. Looking at the Enphase IQ 7 it's max output is 240 VA or 290 VA depending on model.
Questions:
1) Is the 240/290 the same as "watts"?
2) Do I want to select panels that are as close to the max inverter input value so that the max output is generated
and I don't "waste" available watts?
3) How do I determine what size panel would result in the max inverter output?
Here's a link to the Enphase datasheet. https://enphase.com/sites/default/files/downloads/support/IQ7-IQ7plus-DS-EN-US.pdf
Victor
I'm located in Idaho and our provider is Idaho Power (IP). They limit the system output to 25kw based on
the "label" on the inverter. I'm considering using micro-inverters so I believe IP would use the max output
of each inverter. Looking at the Enphase IQ 7 it's max output is 240 VA or 290 VA depending on model.
Questions:
1) Is the 240/290 the same as "watts"?
2) Do I want to select panels that are as close to the max inverter input value so that the max output is generated
and I don't "waste" available watts?
3) How do I determine what size panel would result in the max inverter output?
Here's a link to the Enphase datasheet. https://enphase.com/sites/default/files/downloads/support/IQ7-IQ7plus-DS-EN-US.pdf
Victor