The 3 seconds switching time would make that a big no thanks from me. Very surprised that solaredge isnt offering UPS level switching. But thanks for the video.
So just to clarify , battery NOT go at same time when u turn off the ac? If this is the case this not good All home appliances will suffer … I thought it will operate like pc ups …
@@daviddavidov6714 From what I know and I was just standing looking at the battery install after but the battery is not between the network and the inverter. I hope I have this right. So when the power drops on the network there needs to be a trigger to swap to battery. If you use a UPS you are between the network and the device. I guess with some additional cost you could put a UPS between your house and and the network but you still need to sacrifice some devices like aircon that are usually not connected to the backup rollover unless you have a mega battery. I installed a battery to help me with reducing the power I was giving away to the grid and allow me to use it over night. If I was allowed I would choose my power to go to neighbors before the grid but I was told this is not allowed.
Love the video. In the Battery installation rules it says you can't install a battery "within 600 mm of any hot water unit, air conditioning unit or any other appliance not associated with the Pre-Assembled integrated BESS" But in your video the Battery is below the inverter by about 30cm. Is the inverter part of the "Pre-Assembled integrated BESS" or is it "not classified as an appliance? and therefore doesn't need this 600 mm spacing from the battery?
Can the Solar Edge inverters run with any other batteries (for example an AGM battery bank or a Redflow battery)? What would be needed to make another style of battery work?
Nothing about costs I note. Based on your previous solar battery tests I still can’t see how these things are worth anything like their cost. The idea is great, the execution is very disappointing. Thanks for the vid anyway, it’s nice to stay current.
I ask one of solar solar mobs how much for a system with a battery $53000 the panels were only $3500. It was a joke. I told then they were pissing into the wind.
@@coopdivi we have a heap of solar companies selling rebated solar systems here in Australia So a rebated inter active grid system they awere selling for 3.5 thousand. I asked for a battery for it and they can back with the 53 thousand. I wanted an off grid. Even the local solar and sat installer in gin gin wanted 45 thousand. Fo a 5 kv system. I brought through a Melbourne company for just under 20 thousand for a 5 kv off grid with no government rebates. I slapped up a quick system with second hand panels and my new batteries for less then 5 thousand 1 thousand for inverter charger. 10 dollars for 8 panels and some wiring and fuse and switches.
Curious to know what model that new inverter is. I had a SolarEdge battery installed in May and my inverter is the SE5000H-AUS. Is that an Energy Hub or the older Genesis?
Nice setup. Will the PV panels charge this battery when there is a black-out (assuming the PV is generating more than the house is drawing)? I read that Tesla Powerwall-2 was not able to charge a battery during a power-cut; it would discharge the battery, but not recharge it until the grid came back on. - Was this true several years ago? -Is this true now?
Yes - both the SolarEdge and Tesla batteries have the capability to charge from the panels when the grid is down. 3 phase power makes things much more complicated, however.
In South Australia, with SolarEdge the Emergency Shut Down signal can be configured to just shut down exports - the system will keep running in the house. In WA the shutdown signal will kill the whole system.
Cost in NZ is about for a 5kW solar array and 14.7kWh battery was about 30-35$ a year ago….variation in price is due to components. Would assume it would be more now. About double of the cost in comparison to AU as NZ government not interested in rebates. Not sure if you already have solar and just want to add a battery in? There is a lot to consider depending what your needs are, single or 3 phase feed, AC vs DC batteries, type of battery and battery safety features etc. All have different benefits and drawbacks, that the average sales rep focus only on the positives. Other options for storing power is EV’s or hybrids which really only make sense if you need a new car and assuming there would be days the car would be at home etc. I am rural and face frequent power cuts , after much consideration changed to single phase (easy rewiring from 3 phase) and AC coupled battery. No delay with power cuts, it works seamlessly.
I installed an integrated system comprising 10.3kW of Longi solar panels, a 5kW SolarEdge hybrid inverter and a 10kWh LG RESUH battery (not the dodgy model, thank goodness) with backup facility in April last year (2021). All up cost with govt rebates was $17,300. I live in Adelaide. Prior to the install I was paying AGL about $2800/yr for electricity. I joined a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) scheme and in the first year we had no bills and were $350 in credit. Unfortunately, the recent sharp increases in power costs will put a dent in those figures going forward but I reckon I'm still way out in front and should recoup my outlay in 6-7 years. The only problem we've had so far (fingers crossed) was with the SolarEdge inverter, which decided to have a major internal conniption and kill itself with a loud bang last November. The original installers (MyEnergy) were terrific and had us back up and running with a brand new inverter within a week. SolarEdge honoured their warranty so there was no cost to us, other than one week's missed solar production.
Unfortunately the battery is the larger uncertainty in this equation regarding payback period and longevity. Currently Li-ion seems to have the best discharge / longevity ration ~ there is a tiny risk of fires, so in my view what safety features is important. The cost at the time was near equivalent as you generally need a larger lead acid bank in comparison to Li-ion due to DOD and every study suggested that with deep discharges (50% for lead vs 90% Li-ion ) that Li-ion last longer on paper anyway. Since you already have a system it would be dictated by compatibility of your inverter, DC vs AC couple assuming you are on single phase. In the end I went for a Tesla battery and powerwall, as the battery has it’s own cooling system, build in inverter, has a 5kW (7kW) peak output(obviously more if you stack them). The powerwall has a number of automated functions and function seamlessly. I don’t notice power cuts . At the time it was about 14K with installation. It was a fairly big step as I am not a Tesla fan and financially it is uncertain if makes sense as you would note the cost discrepancy between NZ and AU. Good luck, would suggest you do your own homework and take installers selling points with a big scoop of salt.
@@SolarQuotes in the future other work may be carried out, they have no idea where cables are & their work may involve drilling through cable/s previously wired in cavity. I've seen this done in England (where its not allowed) over long distances, at worst its dangerous, at best makes for a difficult repair.