NERANG QLD 4211
30 KW SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR COMPANY - ALPHA ECO SOLAR 10 KW AS A TEST
PANELS ARE ON A 2 DEG PITCH, I HAVE FOUND THIS NOT TO BE A GOOD THING!!!!
Alpha Eco Solar for 10Kw System on Roof of warehouse - 40 Panels
Coated Array - A - Looking for increase to 4.1493924kw/hr on inverter A
30/09/15 - 07:46am
Inverter A - 43066.9Kwh - 12456Hrs - (7.8Kwh - 2Hrs 55min) - 3.4575224kw/hr
Inverter B - 56389.3Kwh - 16904Hrs - (7.8Kwh - 2Hrs 51min) - 3.3358554kw/hr
Inverter C - 47703.8Kwh - 14160Hrs - (7.9Kwh - 2Hrs 50min) - 3.3689124kw/hr
30/09/15 - 10.56am
Inverter A - 43088.6Kwh - 12459Hrs - (29.5Kwh - 6Hrs 5min) - 3.4581316kw/hr
Inverter B - 56410.8Kwh - 16907Hrs - (29.3Kwh - 6Hrs 1min) - 3.3365351kw/hr
Inverter C - 47725.5Kwh - 14163Hrs - (29.6Kwh - 5Hrs 59min)-3.3697309kw/hr
28/10/15 - Check Up
Inverter A 44588.5Kwh - 43066.9Kwh / 28 Days = 54.342857Kwh/Day
Inverter B 57831.5Kwh - 56389.3Kwh / 28 Days = 51.507142Kwh/Day
Inverter C 49160.7Kwh - 47703.8Kwh / 28 Days = 52.032142Kwh/Day
05/02/16 - Check Up
Inverter A 49791.8Kwh - 43066.9Kwh /128 Days = 52.538281Kwh/Day
Inverter B 62694.0Kwh - 56389.3Kwh / 128 Days = 49.255468Kwh/Day
Inverter C 54064.1Kwh - 47703.8Kwh / 128 Days = 49.689843Kwh/Day
29/04/16 - Check up and Clean - Alpha coated 10Kw again - 2 Deg Pitch - Not Good!
Inverter A 53532 Kwh - 43088.6 Kwh / 180 Days = 58.02 Kwh/Day - $29.00/Day
Inverter B 66257 Kwh - 56410.8 Kwh / 180 Days = 54.70 Kwh/Day - $27.35/Day
Inverter C 57631 Kwh - 47725.5 Kwh / 180 Days = 55.03 Kwh/Day - $27.52/Day
Coated Section "A" Has Made an Extra $270 in the six months it has been Treated For!
After 6 Months my Aim was to Achieve at least 4.2Kw/Kw/Day - This is the CEC Average!
29/04/16 - Cleaned all Panels!
Inverter A - Producing 5.802Kwh/Kw/Day - 5.43339% Better than Inverter C (Reason is Pitch of Panels)
Inverter B - Producing 5.470Kwh/Kw/Day
Inverter C - Producing 5.503Kwh/Kw/Day
Thursday, 28 April 2016
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
I happened to be on site for a Plumbing Job, and Walked Past this Inverter.
Results Calculated:
Labrador QLD 4215
5 Kw Inverter
16 x 250 watt Panels on Roof
19/04/16
Reading - Total 20983 KWh @ 15.21pm produced 6.259 Kwh for the Day?
http://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php
Site Calculation Estimate Allowing for Age = 22255 Kwh Total in Time.(allowing loss)
30660 Kwh Total Time is what you should have in my Calculation @ $0.50/Kwh
= $4838.50 Estimated Loss of Production by Not Maintaining!
How can I get the message to you all with Solar that you are Throwing away alot of Money?
These Results I post are collected Around the Gold Coast QLD
And are Actual Readings, not just Made up Information!
I Calculate my Results over at least 6 - 12 Months, Not from 8am to 12pm in the same day! (as other websites show!)
Results Calculated:
Labrador QLD 4215
5 Kw Inverter
16 x 250 watt Panels on Roof
19/04/16
Reading - Total 20983 KWh @ 15.21pm produced 6.259 Kwh for the Day?
http://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php
Site Calculation Estimate Allowing for Age = 22255 Kwh Total in Time.(allowing loss)
30660 Kwh Total Time is what you should have in my Calculation @ $0.50/Kwh
= $4838.50 Estimated Loss of Production by Not Maintaining!
How can I get the message to you all with Solar that you are Throwing away alot of Money?
These Results I post are collected Around the Gold Coast QLD
And are Actual Readings, not just Made up Information!
I Calculate my Results over at least 6 - 12 Months, Not from 8am to 12pm in the same day! (as other websites show!)
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Update on Results From Today's 2Kw System Clean & Treatment
Ashmore QLD 4214
Facing - West
11 Panels
2 HWS
2 kW System
Installed - 25/02/2011
Inverter - Arora
First Clean - De-ionised Water
27/04/15
Reading - 11665 Kwh - 7.776Kwh / Day
27/04/16 - Yes - Alpha Eco Solar Treatment
Reading - 14419 kWh - 7.545 kWh/day = 23.7169% Better than it should be Performing!
http://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php
2226Kwh/Year = 6.0986Kwh/Day
23.7169% Better than it should be Performing! at this age!
Ashmore QLD 4214
Facing - West
11 Panels
2 HWS
2 kW System
Installed - 25/02/2011
Inverter - Arora
First Clean - De-ionised Water
27/04/15
Reading - 11665 Kwh - 7.776Kwh / Day
27/04/16 - Yes - Alpha Eco Solar Treatment
Reading - 14419 kWh - 7.545 kWh/day = 23.7169% Better than it should be Performing!
http://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php
2226Kwh/Year = 6.0986Kwh/Day
23.7169% Better than it should be Performing! at this age!
Friday, 15 April 2016
Another Set of Results after a Visit for a Plumbing Job - Existing Customer
If you didn't already know, Solar Cleaner Australia & Wee Plumb are ME, so if you have a Plumbing Problem while I am on site Cleaning your Solar, I'll be happy to help :)
Solar Clean - 5 Kw System
Paradise Point QLD 4216
Age Estimated at 3 years 50 Days (Dated at 15/04/16)
22 Panels x 230 Watts = 5.060 KW
First Clean 02/11/15 - Yes - Unsure how old system would be as just bought place
Reading - 26232.08Kwh - Standard Clean
08/10/15
Reading - 25580.4Kwh
First Clean 02/11/15 - 24 Days - Alpha Eco Solar Treated
Reading - 26232.08Kwh - 27.15Kwh/Day
21/01/16 - 79 Days
Reading - 28338.86Kwh - 26.67Kwh/Day
15/04/16 - 84 Days
Reading - 30572.45Kwh - 26.59Kwh/Day
187 Days = 30572.45 - 25580.4 / 187 = 26.695Kwh/Day This is 27% Better than average!
Going Great Gary.
CEC Average for a 5Kw System in this Area is 21 Kwh / Day
This system is 3 Years & 50 Days Old (Estimated from calculations)
Average Production after this time frame allowing for deterioration is calculated to :
19.945205 Kwh / Day
This is 33.84169% Better :)
If you didn't already know, Solar Cleaner Australia & Wee Plumb are ME, so if you have a Plumbing Problem while I am on site Cleaning your Solar, I'll be happy to help :)
Solar Clean - 5 Kw System
Paradise Point QLD 4216
Age Estimated at 3 years 50 Days (Dated at 15/04/16)
22 Panels x 230 Watts = 5.060 KW
First Clean 02/11/15 - Yes - Unsure how old system would be as just bought place
Reading - 26232.08Kwh - Standard Clean
08/10/15
Reading - 25580.4Kwh
First Clean 02/11/15 - 24 Days - Alpha Eco Solar Treated
Reading - 26232.08Kwh - 27.15Kwh/Day
21/01/16 - 79 Days
Reading - 28338.86Kwh - 26.67Kwh/Day
15/04/16 - 84 Days
Reading - 30572.45Kwh - 26.59Kwh/Day
187 Days = 30572.45 - 25580.4 / 187 = 26.695Kwh/Day This is 27% Better than average!
Going Great Gary.
CEC Average for a 5Kw System in this Area is 21 Kwh / Day
This system is 3 Years & 50 Days Old (Estimated from calculations)
Average Production after this time frame allowing for deterioration is calculated to :
19.945205 Kwh / Day
This is 33.84169% Better :)
Thursday, 14 April 2016
I have just Found an Added Service for my Business to help my Customers even More!
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For STRESS Free Solar ; Measure Monitor Manage !
We provide Totally independent Specialist Monitoring advice that is NOT Product Solution Driven !
Is your Solar Investment's performance meeting the Optimum OR Original Sales / Installer Promises made ...? !
Our Algorithms are site specific BOM data sets that will identify what you should be getting on the P.V. Installation configuration . In addition this is a 100% Australian conceived and on shore partner driven Solar Solution set .
Register for our Complimentary S.H.C. Solar Health Check so you can get a Snapshot of your Systems Production from Day one . NB No site visit or Installer clambering all over your Roof space Either !
See www.heapsofenergy.solarlog-web.com.au/1418.html and we increased the Performance of the 5 Star Burleigh on View Bed & Breakfast @ Burleigh Heads by 350% ! after isolating the Installer Oversight :-) .
Money Back Guarantee ; If you have your system Cleaned by our Professional Contractors and have live monitoring installed ; We GUARANTEE the following
If our Live service Solution can't save you at least the initial investment made in 5 years you get the monitoring solution Free .
Is your Solar Investment's performance meeting the Optimum OR Original Sales / Installer Promises made ...? !
Our Algorithms are site specific BOM data sets that will identify what you should be getting on the P.V. Installation configuration . In addition this is a 100% Australian conceived and on shore partner driven Solar Solution set .
Register for our Complimentary S.H.C. Solar Health Check so you can get a Snapshot of your Systems Production from Day one . NB No site visit or Installer clambering all over your Roof space Either !
See www.heapsofenergy.solarlog-web.com.au/1418.html and we increased the Performance of the 5 Star Burleigh on View Bed & Breakfast @ Burleigh Heads by 350% ! after isolating the Installer Oversight :-) .
Money Back Guarantee ; If you have your system Cleaned by our Professional Contractors and have live monitoring installed ; We GUARANTEE the following
If our Live service Solution can't save you at least the initial investment made in 5 years you get the monitoring solution Free .
Looking forward to Helping you all even More with your Solar :)
Now not only Can I keep your Panels Clean and Treated to eliminate the 20% ($100-$1000 loss) each year!
And Also offer you an Electricity Retailer that gives you another $0,10 F.I.T on top of what you are getting.
But now we can Monitor your System to alert of anything that can be causing your system to under produce with this real time monitoring!
Monday, 11 April 2016
I though I would Share some Points From a Consumer Guide from the Clean Energy Council.
The Link is Below if you would like to Read the Whole thing.
http://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/Solar-Choice-Clean-Energy-Council-Solar-PV-Consumer-guide.pdf
A system manual that provides operation, maintenance and safety information should be provided by your installer. This must also include a system energy output (kWh) estimate.
What angle should the solar panels be on?
Solar PV panels produce most power when they are pointed directly at the sun. In Australia, solar modules should face north for optimum electricity production. The orientation of the panels will often have a greater effect on annual energy production than the angle they are tilted at. A minimum tilt of 10° is recommended to ensure self cleaning by rainfall. For grid-connected solar PV power systems, the solar panels should be positioned at the angle of latitude to maximise the amount of energy produced annually. Most Australian homes have a roof pitch of 20° to 30°. If your roof’s slope is not ideal, your accredited designer can create an appropriate mounting frame to correct the orientation and elevation of your panel. Failing this, the designer can advise you on the difference in energy output for different tilt and orientation.
Shading / Dirt Solar PV
panels should ideally be in full sun from at least 9am to 3pm. They should not be placed in shaded areas and be kept free from dust and dirt. Even a small amount of shade - from things like trees, roof ventilators or antennas - will have a large impact on the output of a panel, as it changes the flow of electricity through the panel. Shading or dirt on just one of the cells in a solar panel results in a loss of power from many cells, not just the one that is shaded.
Temperature
The amount of electricity a solar PV panel can generate is reduced as temperatures increase. Solar panels operate best at ambient temperatures up to 25°C. However, if the ambient temperature is higher, the panel’s output declines.
Warranties
o What kinds of warranties come with the products? o Which warranties are your responsibility and which are the manufacturer's? o How long have the equipment manufacturers been in the PV industry? Long warranties are meaningless if the manufacturers aren't around in five years. o If you have to deal with the panel or inverter manufacturer in the future, do they have an Australian office?
The Link is Below if you would like to Read the Whole thing.
http://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/Solar-Choice-Clean-Energy-Council-Solar-PV-Consumer-guide.pdf
A system manual that provides operation, maintenance and safety information should be provided by your installer. This must also include a system energy output (kWh) estimate.
What angle should the solar panels be on?
Solar PV panels produce most power when they are pointed directly at the sun. In Australia, solar modules should face north for optimum electricity production. The orientation of the panels will often have a greater effect on annual energy production than the angle they are tilted at. A minimum tilt of 10° is recommended to ensure self cleaning by rainfall. For grid-connected solar PV power systems, the solar panels should be positioned at the angle of latitude to maximise the amount of energy produced annually. Most Australian homes have a roof pitch of 20° to 30°. If your roof’s slope is not ideal, your accredited designer can create an appropriate mounting frame to correct the orientation and elevation of your panel. Failing this, the designer can advise you on the difference in energy output for different tilt and orientation.
Shading / Dirt Solar PV
panels should ideally be in full sun from at least 9am to 3pm. They should not be placed in shaded areas and be kept free from dust and dirt. Even a small amount of shade - from things like trees, roof ventilators or antennas - will have a large impact on the output of a panel, as it changes the flow of electricity through the panel. Shading or dirt on just one of the cells in a solar panel results in a loss of power from many cells, not just the one that is shaded.
Temperature
The amount of electricity a solar PV panel can generate is reduced as temperatures increase. Solar panels operate best at ambient temperatures up to 25°C. However, if the ambient temperature is higher, the panel’s output declines.
Warranties
o What kinds of warranties come with the products? o Which warranties are your responsibility and which are the manufacturer's? o How long have the equipment manufacturers been in the PV industry? Long warranties are meaningless if the manufacturers aren't around in five years. o If you have to deal with the panel or inverter manufacturer in the future, do they have an Australian office?
Latest Reading and Results - 12/04/16
Parkwood QLD 4214
Installed Date - 03/05/15
1 year old
doing one string of 12 Panels Alpha Eco Solar
Ground Mounted System
5Kw Inveter, 6.240 KW of Panels
27/11/15 - Clean & Treatment on 12 Panels
Reading - 5867 KWH (204 Days = 28.76 KWH/DAY)
INSPECTION
11/01/16 - 45 DAYS
READING - 7051kwh (6812KWH?)
26.31kwh/day
INSPECTION
12/04/16 - 91 DAYS
READING - 9614 Kwh
28.16Kwh/Day
136 Days - 9614Kwh - 5867Kwh / 136 Days = 27.55 Kwh per Day Average
340 Days - 9614Kwh / 340 Days = 28.276Kwh per Day Average
Parkwood QLD 4214
Installed Date - 03/05/15
1 year old
doing one string of 12 Panels Alpha Eco Solar
Ground Mounted System
5Kw Inveter, 6.240 KW of Panels
27/11/15 - Clean & Treatment on 12 Panels
Reading - 5867 KWH (204 Days = 28.76 KWH/DAY)
INSPECTION
11/01/16 - 45 DAYS
READING - 7051kwh (6812KWH?)
26.31kwh/day
INSPECTION
12/04/16 - 91 DAYS
READING - 9614 Kwh
28.16Kwh/Day
136 Days - 9614Kwh - 5867Kwh / 136 Days = 27.55 Kwh per Day Average
340 Days - 9614Kwh / 340 Days = 28.276Kwh per Day Average
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