I was just wondering if it's still the case that solar panel installations are rated to 16 amps single phase does this apply to all single phase generators on domestic installations
Just to be clear, that's 4kWp that is peak maximum generating capacity. In practice in the UK for a domestic installation you will be lucky to get as much as 3kW actual around mid-day on a mid summer sunny day for solar.
David
My understanding is that the PV modules CAN have a total output in excess of the 4Kw limit, PROVIDED THAT the grid tie inverter is so designed or programmed that it can not put more than the 4Kw limit back into the grid.
It can be worthwhile to use a PV array in excess of 4Kw, despite the fact that under optimum conditions, that some of the capacity will be unused.
Just to be clear, that's 4kWp that is peak maximum generating capacity. In practice in the UK for a domestic installation you will be lucky to get as much as 3kW actual around mid-day on a mid summer sunny day for solar.
David
My understanding is that the PV modules CAN have a total output in excess of the 4Kw limit, PROVIDED THAT the grid tie inverter is so designed or programmed that it can not put more than the 4Kw limit back into the grid.
It can be worthwhile to use a PV array in excess of 4Kw, despite the fact that under optimum conditions, that some of the capacity will be unused.
