Split panel wiring

[dsrtsolar]

Hi,

Just setting up my first system and looking for some input. I have 4 435 watt panels that will be ground mounted. Because of the available space and sunlight throughout the day, I am going to put 2 together on each side of the yard. I am going to get a eg4-3000 and that has only one input for the solar. Is the best way to do the wiring to wire each set of 2 panels in series and combine them in parallel at a dc shutoff at the the inverter. One set of panels will get more early light and the later gets more later daylight. Appreciate all the insight and help on this. Thanks

 

[DIYrich]

I belive that should work. Same # of panels on each string would have the same voltage.

Do you meet the minimum voltage of the inverter? I'm guessing with 2 panels in series, you are near 80v. It says startup is 42v, which could be right since it can run off a 48v battery. MPPT minimum voltage is 120v, so you won't get into the operating range. You also may clip at the max 18amps.

Might want to consider micro inverters.

 

[dsrtsolar]

Ok, thanks for the info