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H1-5.0-E

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:32 pm
by mikedb
Hello,
I'm trying to design E/W panel arrangement system with 3 panels per side. There's no room to add more panels.
Panels have 38V OCV.
Now, the date sheet for H1/AC1 inverters states the start up voltage is 75V, so in theory 3 panels per MPPT should work. In practice, does anyone have an experience with similar setup?
Many thanks
Mike

Re: H1-5.0-E

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 4:29 pm
by Dave Foster
It's awfully close, any shading, low elevation, cloud etc.. will suppress the panels and delay startup - normally I would recommend a minimum of 4 panels.

Could you not put all 6 on a single string but fit Tigo TS4 optimisers to each panel ? - that should give you the best chance of reliable operation.