The Alternative Energy Thread - Generators, Solar, UPS, Wind

[hungama007]

I am sorry for the typo. it 12.5KW panels not 6.5KW. And cells used were ALPHA. One of the best cells out there with minimum 9-10 years life.

How would you rate the efficiency of Schenider compared to infini inverters is it really work the extra expense?

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[pantera]

Quite honestly its not. We only work in 2 brands, Outback and Infini. Both are amazing equipment with awesome energy mixing capabilities. We install Schneider only at client's discretion. Schneider's load capability is around 75% which means, on 6KW you can only run 4.5KW load which is very poor.
Lets compare the prices, 6KW infini (3*2): Rs 1,500,000
6KW Schneider: Rs 2,000,000
Not to forget, Infini will run full 6KW load while Schneider will run 4.5KW load.

[huzaifa.haroon]

I have seen many installations but there is no way to change panels position which would be cause less electricity to be generated in winters.
It makes a huge difference , so this type of installation are not feasible

[hungama007]

I have seen many installations but there is no way to change panels position which would be cause less electricity to be generated in winters.
It makes a huge difference , so this type of installation are not feasible

I have seen panels on racks which you can change the angle off in some installations. How much off the angle should you need to change for winter? And how do you determine optimum angle in summer for Islamabad?

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[huzaifa.haroon]

I have seen panels on racks which you can change the angle off in some installations. How much off the angle should you need to change for winter? And how do you determine optimum angle in summer for Islamabad?

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In winters the panels should be almost standing 70 degrees or 80 but in winters they are almost with the ground

[huzaifa.haroon]

Quite honestly its not. We only work in 2 brands, Outback and Infini. Both are amazing equipment with awesome energy mixing capabilities. We install Schneider only at client's discretion. Schneider's load capability is around 75% which means, on 6KW you can only run 4.5KW load which is very poor.
Lets compare the prices, 6KW infini (3*2): Rs 1,500,000
6KW Schneider: Rs 2,000,000
Not to forget, Infini will run full 6KW load while Schneider will run 4.5KW load.

I think you are unaware of what schnider is capable of!

[hungama007]

I think you are unaware of what schnider is capable of!

I read that Schneider inverters were very efficient compared to other inverters, what say you solar experts out there?

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[pantera]

I have installed many Schneiders thats why Im exactly aware of what it is capable of.
Most of our clients have been complaining lately that inverter starts to beep when load goes over 80% which is very disappointing.

[huzaifa.haroon]

I read that Schneider inverters were very efficient compared to other inverters, what say you solar experts out there?

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Indeed it is very efficient inverter one of the best around the globe.

[huzaifa.haroon]

I have installed many Schneiders thats why Im exactly aware of what it is capable of.
Most of our clients have been complaining lately that inverter starts to beep when load goes over 80% which is very disappointing.

I think it is possible to adjust it via setting.

[pantera]

Schneider has amazing on grid inverters and is quite impeccable in other segments which presents an image that its awesome in everything it does, sadly thats not true.
It has had problems with Xantrex, in 2011 they called back inverters because they were shutting off due to manufacturing fault. So they have been shady in the past and now I have live examples of their inverters not fulfilling the purpose.
LOL now Im not against Schneider, just trying to protect people.

[hungama007]

Schneider has amazing on grid inverters and is quite impeccable in other segments which presents an image that its awesome in everything it does, sadly thats not true.
It has had problems with Xantrex, in 2011 they called back inverters because they were shutting off due to manufacturing fault. So they have been shady in the past and now I have live examples of their inverters not fulfilling the purpose.
LOL now Im not against Schneider, just trying to protect people.

If there was a fault back in 2011 doesn't mean that they all are no good?

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[pantera]

Well, as a responsible installer my job was to inform you guys, rest is up to you. Free advice, take it or leave it.

[hungama007]

Well, as a responsible installer my job was to inform you guys, rest is up to you. Free advice, take it or leave it.

Thanks for the advise please don't take it the wrong way. At the end of the day the consumer will do his homework and then decide what they want. It's just like buying a fridge or a car and with everything you way up the plus and minus points and finally go for what you decide is best for you budget wise and history of quality and reputation

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[huzaifa.haroon]

Thanks for the advise please don't take it the wrong way. At the end of the day the consumer will do his homework and then decide what they want. It's just like buying a fridge or a car and with everything you way up the plus and minus points and finally go for what you decide is best for you budget wise and history of quality and reputation

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I am using infini at my home too , i am satisfied but not with the conversion efficiency.
I know when infini started the production of these hybrid inverters they were selling just one inverter too but now they don't deal less then containers of them.
It the most economical inverter one can get and used all around the globe

[nibras1]

Hey Everyone i have bought a new 6.5 kw generator of hyundai company . And the sales man of this product was saying that 1.5 ton split will easily work on it but when i turn on my split on this generator after every 15 or 10 mins my generator trips and the comperesor of ac turn off and after 5 to 7 mins it works again for 15 mins and then trip again whats the reason can anyone help me????? It is a new generator and it is working like that what if it will work for a year??? And tripping is Harmful for Ac or it is a function of generator i mean that when generator feels load on it trips for some mins and start again and all 6.5 kw generators work like that or it is a FAULT??? IF ANYONE KNOWs THAT WHAT IS THIS KINDLY REPLY THANKS ..........

[butwhy]

you are probably putting more load on the generator than just one 1.5 ton AC....maybe you have other heavy appliances on......

[msalimsabir]

yes bro - just run the gen without ac load and see if it trips.

also check your ac compressor for any faults..

[huzaifa.haroon]

@pantera , is there any way to bypass the 10 second trip time by the inverter when the electricity comes back ? It trips sometimes and sometimes not.
Talking about Infini Plus inverter

[janleva]

Today I bought an ecostar 720 with an osaka 180 battery I wanted to ask somethings before installing it. Can any one tell me should I keep it on wide or narrow and what should be the ampere setting 10 or 20