Description: MPPT to Enhance Power Output by 30%! 110V 1200W Micro Grid Tie Inverter For Solar Panel Features: Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to optimize output power FOUR indendent MPPT input circuit allows power optimization on 4 sets of solar panel Standard MC4 input ports for easy and safe installation Stackable to another micro inverter with the included power cable Pure sine wave output Anti-Island Protection: Inverter will stop output during black out Over-temperature, short circuit, and overload protection IP65 Waterproof Rating Input Specifications: 1) PV input (MC4) 1 2) PV input (MC4) 2 3) PV input (MC4) 3 4) PV input (MC4) 4 5) AC input- connect to the previous 6) AC input- connect to the next 7) LED display Recommended PV Modules 300W x 4 sets Maximum DC input Range 50V MPPT Voltage Range 14-20V / 25-40V Operation Voltage Range 10.5-30V / 22-50V Individual Circuit Maximum Input Current 20A Output Specifications: Output Voltage @120VAC Peak Power Output 1200W Rated Output Power 1150W Rated Output Current 9.58A Rated Voltage Range 90-160VAC Rated Frequency Range 50/60Hz Auto Power Factor >98% Maximum units per Branch Circuit 3 Units (single phase) Maximum Current per Branch Circuit 30A Efficiency MPPT Efficiency 99.5% Maximum Output Efficiency 92% Night Power Consumption <50mW Max Anti Island Protection Yes, Inverter will disconnect from grid during black out Output Current Waveform Pure Sine Wave Mechanical Specifications: Ambient Temperature Range -40'C - 60'C Operating temperature range -40'C - 82'C Dimension (L x W x H) 370 x 305 x 38 mm 14.56 " x 12" x 1.50" Weight 2.85kg 6.28lb Waterproofrating IP65 Cooling Natural Convection Casing High quality finned aluminum to act as heat sink for fast heat dissipation Display 1 Red LED Other Specifications Power Transmission Reverse Transfer, Prirotiy Loads first Electromagnetic Compatibility EN50081.part1 / EN50085.part1 Grid Distrubance EN61000-3-2 Safety EN62109 Grid Detection DIN VDE 1026 UL1741 What are included: 1X 1200W Micro Grid-tie Inverter 1X AC Cable Instruction manual Mounting Bracket Screws Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): What is Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)? MPPT is a techinque we implemented to get the maximum possible power from a solar panel. When trying to characterize the output of a solar panel mathematically, it can be represented by an IV-Curve (shown below). The equation for Power is P = IV. Where I is the Current, V is the Voltage, and P is the possible output Power. Each point on the curve is a possible combination for output power and our goal is to find the best combination to obtain maximum power. In simple terms, we are trying to get the biggest rectangle to fit under this so called IV-Curve, the bigger rectangle we can fit, the more power we get. Below are graphs to help you understand the idea better. This is a comparison between inverters with and without MPPT on an 85W solar panel. Please note that different solar panels will have slightly different IV-Curves. No Tracking Vs Tracking Figure 1 No MPPT, with voltage fixed 17.5V P = 17.5V x 4.6A = 80.5W Figure 2 With MPPT, amount of current and voltage to draw are calculated P = 17V x 4.95A = 84.15W As we can see, Figure 2 is able to 84.15W with MPPT while in Figure 1, we can only get 80.5W. This is 4.5% increase in power output. Why do we care? Because solar panels are still quite expensive these days, and the increased power output will directly affect our return on investment (ROI). In addition, depending on weather, time of the day and amount of solar irradiation the panel receives, the IV curve will move along the Y-axis to reflect the possible increase / decrease in potential power output, and cause the maximum power point to shift along as well. Coming up are illustrations to visualize this idea. IV-Curves Under different weather conditions Figure 3. Sunny, Clear Sky days in Summer 600 ~ 1000 W/m2 No MPPT MPPT Power 80.5W 84.15W Color Red & Yellow Yellow& Green Percent N/A +4.5% Figure 4. Scattered Clouds or Partly Cloudy days in Summer 300 ~ 600 W/m2 No MPPT MPPT Power 42.0W 46.4W Color Red & Yellow Yellow& Green Percent N/A +10.5% Figure 5. Cloudy or fog days, dawn or dusk in Summer 100 ~ 300 W/m2 No MPPT MPPT Power 5.25W 14.25W Color Red & Yellow Yellow& Green Percent N/A +171% Figure 3 - 5 illustrate the power gain in different weather condition with MPPT compare to a non-tracking inverter that locks voltage at 17.5V. While 17.5V is randomly chosen, it does show what would happen in real life when there is not MPPT. Studies have shown, by making use of MPPT, there will be an average of 30% increase in power production. Since the maximum power point is a variable, we have implemented a tracking algorithm that utilizes the micro processing power of our inverter to calculate the optimum voltage and current to maximize our energy harvest. Increased Power Rating: In 2008, when we designed the first generation inverter, what we had in mind was an inexpensive device to allow the public to have a chance to test out renewable energy production and promote the green movement at an affordable price range. As people's environmental awareness increased over the years, the demand for bigger systems also increase. Therefore, once again, the power of this inverter has increased to accomodate market demand. Terms & ConditionsBidding this auction means that you agree with the following terms & conditions. All pictures and descriptions are subjected to change without notice. Items may not look exactly the same as the auction shown. We are not responsible for any inadvertent errors. 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Price: 179 USD
Location: Point Roberts, Washington
End Time: 2023-12-16T23:04:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Current Output: AC
Non-Domestic Product: No
System Configuration: Grid-Tie
Power Source: Solar
Inverter Technology: Microinverter
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Silver
MPN: Does Not Apply
Modified Item: No
Brand: Unbranded
Voltage Output: 120
Recommended Environment: Indoor/Outdoor
Protection Properties: Anti-island Protection, Low Voltage Protection, Overcurrent Protection, Spike Protection, Surge Protection