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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

between the showers this am we have some bright sun. At one point the flat roof is producing the expected peak 6kw from 6.5kw nominal however the o...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

@transparent sounds about right! I'll get my tools out and have a go at the website. Just needs a hammer! T&E hopefully OK as it's not going t...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

@transparent @derek-m in case it helps... here is pic

2 years ago
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@derek-m understood... I guess its possible .... but lets see the output on a sunny day as that should help as well. I'm not an electrician! But ha...

2 years ago
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ouch! 😱 🤬 😬

2 years ago
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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

@transparent no apologies necessary - I very much appreciate the help and guidance. Its all a learning curve for me!

2 years ago
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@transparent ah yes, your final thought seems very likely to be the case. Amazed in that case we produced anything at all!! on the subject of clamps...

2 years ago
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@transparent thanks - sounds like generally its working correctly. I think the main thing I now need to see is how much we produce with direct sun. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

@gutoffowc It should be recording both import & export even if not sending readings. I assume its SMETS2? Which uses its own network - not stand...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

@derek-m I am pretty sure it is with optimisers on all panels. However its not entirely clear from paperwork. There is a small amount of early morn...

2 years ago
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@transparent thanks for that. yes, I confirm output quoted was the totals per annum (i.e. previously circa 1500kw but last year under 900kw) I hav...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar panels not working correctly? what checks can I make?

Have cleared access to get to the inverter properly (it's in a loft! Loft is insulated so should not suffer from excess heat/cold/damp) The inverter...

2 years ago
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