Hi guys, I wanted to show you my last Array, my ground mount. These are ReneSola 260 watt panels, wired in three strings. This gives me 520 watts on each string at a maximum (imp) of 8.53 amps per string, and a open circuit voltage per string of 75.2 volts.
These are really nice panels ,big panels thats the only thing I didn't plan was how to lift these panels into place and bolt them down.... it got creative as a one man show!!
The grounding/bonding clamps are also nice in the center of the junction of each four panels, as it eliminates the need for ground wire jumpers between panels..... so nice!
This gives me 1,560 watts on this 24 volt MPPT controller...... one of four MPPT controllers all harvesting separately and talking as one via a cat-5 comm. cable. I did four arrays so I could have the ability to harvest at different times of day/year and spots on my property, following the sun!
I do like the mounting bars and this was how I mounted these. I lifted the bottom panel into position and the clamp held the panel and then I torqued them down, and the top panel just dropped into place.
If I ever do this again @silvertop WILL get help ...........
I tried to do a clean install, I was taught this as an electrician....... In my second career........... :)
The Midnight solar combiner box is so nice, I am sold on there products!
So there you have it, for the moment...... my last array!
I do so hope this was electrifying @silvertop