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Old 05-12-14, 07:48 AM   #2
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Just use PVwatts
PVWATTS v. 1
If you are going with EnPhase microinverters use DC to AC Derate Factor: 0.86
That should put you pretty close to a good estimate

Check out these builds (pricing keep in mind they did this a while ago)

http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects...asePV/Main.htm
Designing and Installing a Grid-Tie PV System Designing and Installing a Grid-Tie PV System
and Doug
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects...ougEnphase.htm

Doug's New 4.6 KW micro inverter DIY Grid Tied PV Array

This was such useful information when I was researching solar power

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