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ac_coupling:start [2019-07-14 02:39] – external edit 127.0.0.1ac_coupling:start [2020-05-29 16:54] – [2.1 Rule definition] guy_stewart
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 ==== 1.1 What is AC-coupling? ==== ==== 1.1 What is AC-coupling? ====
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 In an AC-coupled system, a grid-tied PV inverter is connected to the output of a Multi, Inverter or Quattro. PV power is first used to power the loads, then to charge the battery, and any excess PV power can be fed back to the grid. In an AC-coupled system, a grid-tied PV inverter is connected to the output of a Multi, Inverter or Quattro. PV power is first used to power the loads, then to charge the battery, and any excess PV power can be fed back to the grid.
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   * Systems with only a grid-tied PV inverter will fail when there is a grid black-out. A micro-grid system will continue to operate, and even keep using solar power.   * Systems with only a grid-tied PV inverter will fail when there is a grid black-out. A micro-grid system will continue to operate, and even keep using solar power.
   * It is also possible to run a AC-coupled micro-grid on a generator   * It is also possible to run a AC-coupled micro-grid on a generator
-  * Most brands of PV inverters can be used for these systems, they need to be setup to support frequency shifting, often called the island-mode or micro-grid mode. For Fronius settings, see [[ac_coupling:fronius|AC-coupled PV with Fronius PV Inverters]].+  * Most brands of PV inverters can be used for these systems, they need to be setup to support frequency shifting, often called the island-mode or micro-grid mode. For SolarEdge settings, see [[venus-os:gx_solaredge|]]. For Fronius settings, see [[ac_coupling:fronius|AC-coupled PV with Fronius PV Inverters]].
   * If power will be fed back into the grid an anti-islanding device may have to be added to the system, depending on local regulations.    * If power will be fed back into the grid an anti-islanding device may have to be added to the system, depending on local regulations. 
  
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 **The max PV power must be equal or less than the VA rating of the inverter/charger** **The max PV power must be equal or less than the VA rating of the inverter/charger**
 ==== 2.1 Rule definition ==== ==== 2.1 Rule definition ====
-In both grid-connected and off-grid systems with PV inverters installed on the output of a Multi, Inverter or Quattro, there is a maximum of PV power that can be installed. This limit is called the __factor 1.0 rule__: 3.000 VA Multi = 3.000 Wp installed solar power. So for a 8.000 VA Quattro the maximum is 8.000 Wp, for two paralleled 8000 VA Quattros the maximum is 16.000 Wp, etc.+In both grid-connected and off-grid systems with PV inverters installed on the output of a Multi, Inverter or Quattro, there is a maximum of PV power that can be installed. This limit is called the __factor 1.0 rule__: 3.000 VA Multi >= 3.000 Wp installed solar power. So for a 8.000 VA Quattro the maximum is 8.000 Wp, for two paralleled 8000 VA Quattros the maximum is 16.000 Wp, etc.
  
 ==== 2.2 Example and background ==== ==== 2.2 Example and background ====
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