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trying to figure gauge of wire to use from Inverter to Main Panel

PoPoShoo

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I posted this earlier, but will just start over with some added facts

Our system will be a 13.2 KW grid tie, using a Fronius 11.4 Inverter. The panels will be mounted on a shed. The single phase AC 220v run from the Inverter to the distribution box will be 275 feet (100' inside the shed, then another 175 feet underground to dist. box). This will be Aluminum wiring

Again, using a Fronius Primo 11.4kw Inverter, specs are below:

INPUT DATA​

Number of MPPT2
Recommended PV Power (kWp)9,1 - 13,7 kW
Max. usable input current33,0 / 18,0 A
Max. usable input current total (MPPT1 + MPPT2)51 A
Max. array short circuit current (1.5 * Imax)49,5 / 27 A
Nominal input voltage420 V
Operating voltage range80 - 1000 V
MPP Voltage Range240 - 480 V
Max. input voltage (Udc max)1000 V

OUTPUT DATA​

Max. output power 240 V11400 VA
Max. output power 208 V11400 VA
Output configuration1~ NPE 208 / 240 V
Frequency range45 - 66 Hz
Nominal operating frequency60 Hz
Total harmonic distortion< 2,5 %
Power factor range0 - 1 ind,/cap,
Max. continuous output current 240 V47,5 A
Max. continuous output current 208 V54,8 A
OCPD/AC breaker size 208 V70 A
Max. efficiency97,9 %
CEC efficiency 240 V96,5 %

I will be using 4 - 8 panel arrays (400w Heliene). The Spec for each Panel is below:

Peak rated Power: 400w
Max Power Voltage: 40.70
Max Power Amps: 9.83
Open Circuit Voltage: 49.58
Short Circuit Current: 10.35
Module Efficiency %: 20.13



So, trying to calculate the wire gauge size for a 275' run from Inverter to Main Breaker box. Which of the above data would I add to the online calculator to determine gauge needed?
 
Here's a really nifty tool to use and if you scroll down on the page you will see the formula used to calculate voltage drop.

 
Since you appear to be talking about running the AC wires from the inverter to your panel, none of the PV data applies.

Per the AC output data: 240V and 47.5A:

2awg Aluminum gets you under 3%:

 
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