Inverters are required to run AC appliances on solar power. From homes to RVs they are fixtures in PV systems. But is it safe to leave an inverter on all the time? Or should you turn it off every once in a while? If you turn the inverter off, all the settings on your appliances […]
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Have you ever heard a high frequency sound coming from your inverter? How about a knocking or some kind of buzzing noise? There are many possible reasons for those, and this guide shows you how to remove those inverter sounds. If the inverter is making loud knocking noises or a high frequency pitch, it means
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“What is my solar panel voltage?” It is a question that beginners often ask. All the different voltages can be confusing, and not knowing if your PV modules are 12V or 24V makes it impossible to use. Fortunately there are easy ways to find out. Look at the back of the solar panel and you
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An off grid solar inverter draws power from a battery bank, and this power is then used to run appliances and whatever else you want to load in the system. But what if you have a 24V inverter and a 12V battery, will they work together? 24V inverters cannot run a 12V battery because it
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A 10kw solar system is enough to meet the power needs of a large house. It is the ideal solution if you want to live off the grid and be fully independent from the power companies. But how many batteries will you need? A 10kw solar system that produces 40kwh a day needs 6 x
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The wires connecting the charge controller to the battery have to be the right size to get the best results. The cables transmit current from the different parts of the PV system, so you need to use the optimum wire gauges. The cable connecting the charge controller and battery can be the same size as
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