We had a solar electrician visit on Sunday to check out our inverter issue with our Solar PV system.
He tested the voltage from the array, which was fine and the grid voltage which was also fine. So at least there is nothing wrong with the panels and wiring.
It looks like the main controller within the inverter itself is faulty. If it’s not under warranty, may cost a bit if they can even get the part for such an old model.
Fronius IG-30 Inverter when I first turned it on in 2007!
Also, he mentioned that if they cannot find the part it needs, then the inverter will have to be replaced. This means I may have to foot the cost of a new inverter as well as rewiring and new isolation switches as well because the electrical regulations have changed since I got the system installed.
Pretty ordinary news all round. Just waiting for news back from the installer to see what our options are. I will update you know when I know more.
So much fun (not), and we have gone back into energy efficiency mode here at home to save more on our power bill. Fingers crossed that we can get the solar PV back up and running soon.
Will be very interested in how you go. I worry about something going wrong with ours. We have had it a few years now and the though has entered my mind. Also if you have to get a new system will th power company honour their contract or will they tell you that you will have to get a new one and now they are not paying as much for power put into the grid
the feed in tariff (FiT) shouldn’t change unless you alter your systems size by increasing it. When you connected originally you would’ve nominated a maximum capacity and as long as you don’t increase that, they don’t have any authority to penalise you. If your system fails or you feel like changing, you can choose to replace the components (as long as it still meets the original contract which would be with the network operator, not the retailer). Hope this helps
Cheers Paul, it does help. The inverter will be the same capability and not adding on extra generation, so all good.
Gav