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Solar Estimator

04/11/2011 11:37 AM

would the solar panel inverter(AC) give you the same power as the wattage of the solar panel(DC) itself

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04/11/2011 1:09 PM

No you will have losses in the inverter.

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04/11/2011 4:32 PM

No, expect about a 10% power loss. If you can wait a year, the panels will each come with built-in micro-inverters which will give you about a 98% efficiency. Also be aware that panel wattage is specified under optimum conditions (perfect alignment, brightest sunshine, shiniest sales pitch) and usually you will put out less than stated power.

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