Blue Sky's 1524 and 3024 work with 60 cell mods, and have 12 or 24 v
output. I have a several 3048s that have been in service for over 12
years, no problems.
Ray
On 1/24/2013 3:07 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Larry,
Yes, but isn't it 12V-only output? When I called Rick Cullen to ask if
he had anything to work with 60-cell modules, he told me only in 12V
output, which we seldom encounter any more.
Thanks,
Allan
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On 1/24/2013 2:01 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:
Blue Sky Energy just came out with a MPPT controller for 60 cell
modules called the 2512iX-HV. It can handle up to 270 Watts input/60
cells and 340 Watts input with 36 cell modules.
Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
On Jan 24, 2013, at 1:15 PM, Jay Peltz wrote:
Hi guys
I've buying the new 6" cell x 72 cell from Trina from a few suppliers.
Big yea, but same 44voc so it's an easy add to existing systems.
A huge relief.
Jay
Peltz power
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 24, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Ray Walters <r...@solarray.com
<mailto:r...@solarray.com>> wrote:
Hi Allan;
I've been in the same conundrum lately. I found that AEE and others
have 12 v modules (Solartech), but the price per watt is double or
triple. My take is that somewhere around 200 to 400 watts, its more
cost effective to go to the GT modules with an MPPT controller.
Blue Sky makes the 1524, and 3024 that can take up to 57 Voc, so
those would work at still fairly low cost. Unfortunately many of
the other low cost MPPT controllers won't work with the 60 cell
modules. At some point, it may actually be cost effective to just
use 60 cell modules with non MPPT controllers, and just forget about
the extra 24 cells. (I know that sounds crazy, but PV less than $1/
watt is crazy too)
I'm trying to add modules to an existing array of 8 Siemens 12 v
modules, and it just doesn't work out, except with separate
controllers.
Also, its amazing how much PV you can throw at an off grid project
these days for $10k.
It almost makes messing around with the old modules a waste of time.
Perhaps the solution might be to remove old arrays for customers
wanting to really up size, and then reuse the old modules for small
systems?
Ray
On 1/24/2013 12:35 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Wrenches,
We have years of installing 36-cell (12V) and 72-cell (24V) modules
for battery-based customers. Most of our systems are 24V or 48V
nominal. Over the last few years, sources of conventionally-sized
72-cell modules have dried up - as cells have increased in size,
most modules and most newer factory production lines have either
gone to 60-cell (20V) modules, or 72 cells in 300+ watt ranges. It
seems that the formerly common 72 cell, 24V modules in the 150-190
watt range, which are well-suited to integrating into existing
systems, are no longer available.
60-cell modules in the common 220-250 watt range can't be added to
an existing system unless run through a dedicated MPPT charge
controller that can convert voltage, such as an FM, XW60, Classic
or TriStar; the added cost of any of these controllers cancels out
the low prices of the modules.
Who continues to manufacture 72-cell modules? Which distributors
carry them?
I am aware of three options - are there more?
- Sunpower makes one module in the 245 watt range that can be
used negative ground, but it's very high efficiency (and with high
Voc/Vmp as well) and very pricey;
- Sanyo/Panasonic has 225-240 watt modules, but also quite
premium and pricey;
- Ameresco bought the rights to manufacture many former BP
modules, and I think they make some. But we had to replace lots of
failed BP modules in that size range, and are hesitant to use their
technology, fearing that the problems may persist in the continued
line.
Thank you for any discussion and recommendations.
Allan
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_Allan@positiveenergysolar.com_ <mailto:al...@positiveenergysolar.com>
NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional
New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
*Positive Energy, Inc.*
3209 Richards Lane (note new address)
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
*505 424-1112*
_www.positiveenergysolar.com_ <http://www.positiveenergysolar.com/>
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