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Old 11-01-17, 04:25 PM   #75
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Originally Posted by Robaroni View Post
Efficiency is the ratio of input power to output power. Higher voltages allow the benefit of finer wire sizes for the same power but we could run larger wire at lower voltages and achieve the same efficiency, cost no object.

AC inverters like the SolarEdge I use run about 350 VDC from modules in series so finer wire can be used with a very high efficiency.

I mount mine in the garage, I agree, very noisy!

Rob
This was my thoughts . But the (DC) part is throwing me for the loop. It would probably be ideal for the inverter to be right beside the panel box but . On those days where its shady. I may not get as much power output. (Inverter not getting its cut on) As if i would if i had it right under the panels.
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