Off Grid Living , Renewable Energy
I am an independent contractor building an off grid home in the national forest. This group is for folks interested in knowing more about the project, but also a place to share your own construction related stories. This group is not only for construction professionals, I would love to hear from everyone who has tried to build something naked, from a bird house in the garage and up. Lets have...
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Distance on a grid tied system
Return to DiscussionsIsn't it true the further my array is, the thicker the wire feed to the inverter, grid tied box, etc? And isn't it considerably thicker by distance? I ask because there really isn't an area near my electric service where I could install a grid. Opinions? Thanks!
Don't know if you ever got a reply on this question. Line losses are a big deal with direct current, but less so with alternating current unless your inverter or other AC power source is a LONG WAY from the loads. With the dc power from your panels to the inverter, any significant distance is a real issue, as it takes a pretty hefty conductor to handle the amp load in long runs. Let me know if you still are pursuing this and need any info.
Don't know if you ever got a reply on this question. Line losses are a big deal with direct current, but less so with alternating current unless your inverter or other AC power source is a LONG WAY from the loads. With the dc power from your panels to the inverter, any significant distance is a real issue, as it takes a pretty hefty conductor to handle the amp load in long runs. Let me know if you still are pursuing this and need any info.
Thanks. Sounds like micro-inverters at the panels may be a solution then, converting to AC before sending it any distance. As soon as we complete building our shop/RV garage we're planning on pursuing this further.