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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by iLoveTheSun(m): 8:50am On Sep 11, 2016
Good morning @goget,


let the house know how many Wh your servers consume in total. Or do you really need 8 kVA 24/24h 7/7days?
Your firm must be burning a lot of fuel to keep the gensets running?

Where are you located? Asking because of amount of insolation.

I guess you have deep cycle VRLA batteries for UPS usage. For commercial solar usage I'd recommend flooded lead-acid batteries.

regards,
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mecussey(m): 8:59am On Sep 11, 2016
ekesonbatteries:



Oga Frankie, I really appreciate your Modus operandi , fast & efficient service delivery .. I will call you soon for another order .. Remain blessed Sir !

If na fast delivery, KieKie na number 1. He does his best to deliver within 24hrs and exactly what you requested.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by goget(m): 10:25am On Sep 11, 2016
Thanks all for the swift response

You are damn right we burn a lot of fuel especially during the day.

We are located in Abeokuta and as some who lives in abeokuta knows that the light situation is worst

The inverter system is used to power the office both day and night.

Or existing system is
8KVa/144V inverter
12nos, 12V/200Ah batteries
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 12:06pm On Sep 11, 2016
goget:
I work for an IT firm and we have existing inverter and battery powering our server room.

We want to introduce solar to the system, Can someone please recommend how many solar panels and charge controllers to use and how to connect them ?

Existing system
8KVa/144V inverter
12nos 12V Batteries

thanks

Mail us, lets discuss installation. Info@monzpowersolutions.com
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dicksonadams(m): 3:35pm On Sep 11, 2016
I need a 130 or 180 or 200 watt panel to add to my current panel installation. Anyone with a trusted and perfectly rated panel here?

Just give me the prices and let meet to transact thanks
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 3:44pm On Sep 11, 2016
dicksonadams:
I need a 130 or 180 or 200 watt panel to add to my current panel installation. Anyone with a trusted and perfectly rated panel here?

Just give me the prices and let meet to transact thanks
Be careful when adding new panels to an existing array...

For series connections, match the Imp as close as possible.
For parallel connections, match the Vmp as close as possible.

Failure to do this not only reduces the effective power of your array, but degrades
your CC's ability to track the maximum power point!
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 4:26pm On Sep 11, 2016
dicksonadams:
I need a 130 or 180 or 200 watt panel to add to my current panel installation. Anyone with a trusted and perfectly rated panel here?

Just give me the prices and let meet to transact thanks

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 4:29pm On Sep 11, 2016
ekesonbatteries:



Oga Frankie, I really appreciate your Modus operandi , fast & efficient service delivery .. I will call you soon for another order .. Remain blessed Sir !

Thanks a lot .. Will be expecting your call Sir!
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 4:30pm On Sep 11, 2016
mecussey:


If na fast delivery, KieKie na number 1. He does his best to deliver within 24hrs and exactly what you requested.

Thanks Sir.. Am loyal !
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 6:14pm On Sep 11, 2016
[quote author=kiekie1 post=49269595][/quote]

I am interested in the csun 200watt, what is your best price and please can you confirm the maximum power current and voltage for me. Cause some products rating can be wrong
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 6:17pm On Sep 11, 2016
Barezzi:

Be careful when adding new panels to an existing array...

For series connections, match the Imp as close as possible.
For parallel connections, match the Vmp as close as possible.

Failure to do this not only reduces the effective power of your array, but degrades
your CC's ability to track the maximum power point!

What if the person is using a mppt charge controller. I initially have 2 130 watt panel {260} connected in series to charge a 200ah battery. But the highest watt I have gotten so far is 130watt 9amp and volt fluctuating between 13 and 13.9 or so.

Please what would you recommend
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Nobody: 8:53pm On Sep 11, 2016
goget:
I work for an IT firm and we have existing inverter and battery powering our server room.

We want to introduce solar to the system, Can someone please recommend how many solar panels and charge controllers to use and how to connect them ?

Existing system
8KVa/144V inverter
12nos 12V Batteries

thanks
a 7kw-8kw solar panel system should charge your 12 batteries, u can have more depending on d no of hours of daily power usage
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 10:46pm On Sep 11, 2016
codemaster2much:


I am interested in the csun 200watt, what is your best price and please can you confirm the maximum power current and voltage for me. Cause some products rating can be wrong

Kindly call my mobile number for supplies .. Thanks

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 8:27am On Sep 12, 2016
codemaster2much:


What if the person is using a mppt charge controller. I initially have 2 130 watt panel {260} connected in series to charge a 200ah battery. But the highest watt I have gotten so far is 130watt 9amp and volt fluctuating between 13 and 13.9 or so.

Please what would you recommend
Get a new CC and put the bigger panels on it. Connect to the same battery bank.

The mppt cc tracks the maximum power of your array.
When you mix-match panels of different ratings, the maximum power of your array will be driven by the lowest rated panel.

Connecting your 2 (130w) panels to 2 (200w) panels in series will not give you 660w.
Maximum power will be Imp of the 130w panel multiplied by the sum of the Vmp of the 4 panels.

As you can see, the 130w will pull down the bigger panels to its level.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 9:32am On Sep 12, 2016
Barezzi:

Get a new CC and put the bigger panels on it. Connect to the same battery bank.

The mppt cc tracks the maximum power of your array.
When you mix-match panels of different ratings, the maximum power of your array will be driven by the lowest rated panel.

Connecting your 2 (130w) panels to 2 (200w) panels in series will not give you 660w.
Maximum power will be Imp of the 130w panel multiplied by the sum of the Vmp of the 4 panels.



As you can see, the 130w will pull down the bigger panels to its level.



That translate to more cable and cc cost. Feeling sad. Tot I could connect in series or parallel to solve the problem
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 11:13am On Sep 12, 2016
codemaster2much:


That translate to more cable and cc cost. Feeling sad. Tot I could connect in series or parallel to solve the problem

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by abunafiu(m): 9:02pm On Sep 13, 2016
In my hood, NEPA has been heartless to my neighbors since yesterday despite being Sallah day.
Thank God for my solar power.
Even with the recession in Naija.
This year's Sallah was interesting.
Me and my madam alone...
Solar gooood Oo.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 11:40pm On Sep 13, 2016
abunafiu:
In my hood, NEPA has been heartless to my neighbors since yesterday despite being Sallah day.
Thank God for my solar power.
Even with the recession in Naija.
This year's Sallah was interesting.
Me and my madam alone...
Solar gooood Oo.

prof,
keep enjoying. happy salah to you! smiley
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 9:17pm On Sep 14, 2016
Guys need advise, what is the best way to connect 130watt x2
And 80watt x2 to get the best power from the system to charge my battery {200ah}
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 9:56pm On Sep 14, 2016
give more details...whats the Voc of the 130W and 80W?
codemaster2much:
Guys need advise, what is the best way to connect 130watt x2
And 80watt x2 to get the best power from the system to charge my battery {200ah}
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 11:46pm On Sep 14, 2016
DMerciful:
give more details...whats the Voc of the 130W and 80W?

80w is 21.6 while the 130watt is 22
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 6:12am On Sep 15, 2016
You can connect the 80W in series and the 120W in series then parallel these 2 strings...the might me a little loss due to d slight voltage difference but its pretty small. Or better still get 2 small mppt and run the two panel type separately to ur battery.
codemaster2much:


80w is 21.6 while the 130watt is 22
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 7:28am On Sep 15, 2016
DMerciful:
You can connect the 80W in series and the 120W in series then parallel these 2 strings...the might me a little loss due to d slight voltage difference but its pretty small. Or better still get 2 small mppt and run the two panel type separately to ur battery.

I have an mppt and a pwm I was using before... Do you think this is OK and how can I connect them.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:52am On Sep 15, 2016
if you system is 24v inverter, PWM will not be efficient for use in the 80W series so get another small mppt. if your system is 12v, then connect the 80W in parallel with at least 10mm cables through ur PWM to your battery while the 130W should be in series through the mppt to ur battery.
codemaster2much:


I have an mppt and a pwm I was using before... Do you think this is OK and how can I connect them.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by codemaster2much: 11:28am On Sep 15, 2016
DMerciful:
if you system is 24v inverter, PWM will not be efficient for use in the 80W series so get another small mppt. if your system is 12v, then connect the 80W in parallel with at least 10mm cables through ur PWM to your battery while the 130W should be in series through the mppt to ur battery.
it is a 12v battery system. And the 80watt is poly while the 130 is mono. Don't know where to get the 10mm cable, check both jumia and konga . undecided
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by JohnKester: 11:33am On Sep 15, 2016
codemaster2much:
it is a 12v battery system. And the 80watt is poly while the 130 is mono. Don't know where to get the 10mm cable, check both jumia and konga . undecided

Kiekie1 can help you with 10mm DC Solar cable.

Cheers

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 12:16pm On Sep 15, 2016
Go with this option,no need to worry yourself.
You can connect the 80W in series and the 120W in series then parallel these 2 strings...the might me a little loss due to d slight voltage difference but its pretty small.
codemaster2much:
it is a 12v battery system. And the 80watt is poly while the 130 is mono. Don't know where to get the 10mm cable, check both jumia and konga . undecided
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dicksonadams(m): 12:28pm On Sep 15, 2016
This DMerciful is a very nice guy, I am amazed with the way he has been providing guide and help to the guy. This kind of selfless help is not common without immediate gain or reward. Kodus to people like this. : cool

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by tundebabzy: 2:08pm On Sep 15, 2016
Hi all, I have a question.

Electricity from solar seems pretty inefficient to me. Panels supply DC, inverter converts To AC and excess to DC. When panels are not supplying power, inverter converts DC back to AC.

If I want to use only DC gadgets in my house or a hybrid where all my lights are to be fed by DC with dedicated points for any battery charging also fed by DC, pumping machine fed by DC then the rest of the house fed by AC, what options do I have?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Gennextech: 3:02pm On Sep 15, 2016
thats the best option
DMerciful:
Go with this option,no need to worry yourself.
You can connect the 80W in series and the 120W in series then parallel these 2 strings...the might me a little loss due to d slight voltage difference but its pretty small.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 3:06pm On Sep 15, 2016
Thanks cheesy
dicksonadams:
This DMerciful is a very nice guy, I am amazed with the way he has been providing guide and help to the guy. This kind of selfless help is not common without immediate gain or reward. Kodus to people like this. : cool
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Monlo(m): 4:28pm On Sep 15, 2016
dicksonadams:
This DMerciful is a very nice guy, I am amazed with the way he has been providing guide and help to the guy. This kind of selfless help is not common without immediate gain or reward. Kodus to people like this. : cool

My dear ,you can say that again.He is one of the best we have around here,always there to help.l remember sometime ago i had problems with my solar stuff,he was the first to come to my rescue,with enough backstage tutorials.May God continually bless him for his selfless service here without asking for a dime.Kudos to so many other gurus here on this thread,infact all i got to know from solar installation,are all from this thread.Started from reading from page 1 till this very page.And by the grace of God,i have a running solar installation ,courtesy DIY,i can even install now as regards this.Green all the way,if you believe RENEWABLE ENERGY(RE) has come to stay,CLICK "LIKES " to encourage those still sitting on the fence.One love @all.

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