How do my solar generation stats compare? Discussion.

Hey. 

So I have a 6kwp array, fitted about 6 weeks ago, but it's split into 3. So it's basically 2kwp facing NE, 2kwp SE and 2kwp SW.

The NE panels are obviously going to generate significantly less than the others, and I would never hit the 6kw maximum, so I've got a 5kw inverter. (And 1 x 5.8kwh storage battery)

Attached is my generation for April (so the previous 23 days), April yield so far is 450kwh. Hopefully I'm doing better than a typical 4kwp system, but not expecting to be as good as a "normal" 6kwp system.

We get a great spread of generation throughout the day which I'm super pleased with so far.

 

That looks a very efficient system. Which controller manufacturer did you go for?

Hey, it's a Solax hybrid inverter and Triple Power battery.

Looks good. I have a smaller system and maybe not as efficient but I am still playing with controls at present. 
3.75kW solar PV (split into 2 arrays , facing West and East). LuxPower inverter system and 8kW PylonTech Battery bank. 
April so far
 

Great to see a visual of how you’re storing, using and exporting all that solar energy you’ve been generating, @BPLightlog, @Sean T and @Simonsalad.

Were you tempted to add a battery to your new solar set-up, @Jequinlan and use as much of your energy in-house?

@Jess_OVO i added a 10.2kwh battery,  but , when my v2g charger works again (and attending the show and speaking to indra they need to remove the matte and install an earth rod as this apparently has been the reasons for my many failures they think) i should have ample storage.

Great to hear you managed to do some V2G trouble-shooting at Fully Charged Live, @Jequinlan.

Of course - I forgot you’ve already got some energy-storage on wheels once the charger issues are sorted. Wonder if this might be an alternative option for you, @M.isterW? 

Now that the V2G charger is swapped out and working, @Jequinlan - what’s the verdict on how it works with your solar and storage? 

Well one thing for sure @Tim_OVO is i have had issues with the apps for my solar not working well when the v2g is feeding out. Until i see rebate in a month or so, its really going to be hard to tell. Speaking of rebates , when are we getting update info... we are due new terms info asap.

love to share my stats here, but I'm having issues with my Solis data logger (RF Gateway). The connection between the inverter and the Gateway is fine, but the Gateway is constantly losing connection with Solis Cloud, so I'm not getting all my data.  It seemed to go wrong after swapping routers (has a wired connection with the router and wireless with the inverter). I've tried resetting the Gateway and DHCP seems to be ok, so haven't tried assigning an IP (Plusnet One Hub router).

Solis support have been very slow to respond to my ticket and I'm now in the process of getting a warranty return.

Has anyone else had any luck with Solis data logger?

Some stats on my system are below

14x380 JA panels

SSW facing roof

3.6 kw Solis inverter

Mitsubishi Outlander EV (8kwh usable battery needs charging 2-3 times per day)

Solar iBoost to HW tank

The inverter seems to respond very quickly to sunlight, I guess because there's so much capacity.

It's annoying that you can't go over 3.6 kw if you are grid tied. I'm considering adding a 5kw inverter to use to charge an Ioniq 5 (when I can get one) and use the V2L capability to charge the other car (or the house).  Anyone else managed to get their hands on an Ioniq 5?

Some more stats (usage)