Solar Panel Shading (Part 2): More on Optimisers and Micro inverters

Optimisers and micro inverters are said to improve your solar output in the event of shading. In this video, which is part two of a series, we look closely at those claims and if they're worth the extra cost.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:46 A quick recap
1:47 Half cell panels
4:30 I-V Curve
6:52 Half cell panels in action
9:36 Shingled panels
11:50 More on Optimisers and micro inverters
12:24 Multiple roof orientations
13:23 Tigo optimisers
15:02 Micro inverters
15:36 Panel aging
17:06 Dirt
17:33 Panel replacement
17:58 Constant power consumption
19:22 Failure rates
21:07 Panel monitoring
22:29 Thermal imaging
23:00 Gary's own view
24:24 Summary

Part One of Solar Panel Shading: Are Optimisers and Microinverters Worth It?
   • Solar Panel Shading (Part 1): Are Opt...  

Diwan International Pvt Ltd – Shading Test Comparison: Full Cell vs Half Cut Cell Technology
   • Full Cell VS Half Cut Cell Technology...  

MC Electrical’s Tigo Optimiser Analysis
https://www.mcelectrical.com.au/tigo-...

EDF R&D Paper on Half Cell Panels & Shading:
https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

Shingled Panel vs Half Cell Panel Shading Comparison
https://www.maysunsolar.eu/shingled-t...

MC Electrical’s SolarEdge Inverter and Optimiser Review
https://www.mcelectrical.com.au/solar...

Peter Strous’ Tigo Optimiser Evaluation Report
https://www.garydoessolar.com/documen...

MC Electrical’s Enphase Microinverter Review
https://www.mcelectrical.com.au/micro...

Solar and Battery Group on Facebook
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Gary talking Solar on the Energy Reality Podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077704


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