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Black framed modules

Case study of black framed modules to suit a rural setting

Image of last module being fitted to solar PV array

 

This PV system installation called for a more sympathetic look for a beautiful home.  The system consisted of an array of 20 x Schott 190Wp Mono crystalline PV modules.  The 3.8kWp system covered 27m2 of the slate roof.

 

overview

 


The 4000TL SMA inverted was positioned in the roof space.  The blue tooth technology of the inverter allowed the owner to monitor the system via his laptop computer.  Performance of the system is downloaded to pvoutput website for comparison with other systems throughout the world.

3.10 inverter

 

The graph below shows the power generated vs predicted power production for the month. The power produced in March was 279 kWhs, a great month with energy produced above the 208kWhs predicted.

march 2012 output

 

 


 

 

 

 



Posted Feb 2, 2012   
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Module -PV panels

String -panels connected in series

Array -1 or more strings

Module Types -

  • Monocrystalline - (14-18%) efficiency
  • Polycrystalline - (10-12%) efficiency