Can I use 2.5kW solar panels (10x 250 watts) to power a 2kW rated grid tie solar inverter? Will anything blow up?
Panels: 10x 250W, 36V panels
Inverter: 2kW with max input voltage: 500V
Any help is appreciated.
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\$\begingroup\$ usage, not an engineering question. \$\endgroup\$– Marcus MüllerCommented Mar 13, 2020 at 14:53
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\$\begingroup\$ then, where should I post it? \$\endgroup\$– 862873627723Commented Mar 13, 2020 at 15:01
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\$\begingroup\$ Sounds like that might work on the best sunny days only... \$\endgroup\$– Solar MikeCommented Mar 13, 2020 at 15:35
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1\$\begingroup\$ Does this answer your question? Can a solar inverter be damaged if installed capacity is much larger than demand? \$\endgroup\$– LShaverCommented Mar 13, 2020 at 16:27
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1\$\begingroup\$ Sustainable living SE, they could sure use the questions... \$\endgroup\$– Harper - Reinstate MonicaCommented Mar 14, 2020 at 0:54
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Yes, you can.
Most of the time, the panels won't be generating 2.5kW anyway. But on a really sunny day, the inverter will only draw as much power from the panels as it can process.
