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PV panels - Excess Power

Hi,

If you see below on the screen shot from the Display Console, it shows as PV max 2019w. The panels I have in my place is 6 x 305w panels which totals to 1830w.

Can somebody let me know if this is an issue? Please advise

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wkirby answered ·

It is quite common to see more than the rated PV power if the conditions a right. It's called cloud edge effect. In light cloud or when a while cloud goes past the sun it can actually magnify the light and cause more light to fall into the area than normal sun in clear conditions.

I have a 2.6 KW array and I have seen 3,2KW from it under these circumstances.

PV modules are rated under Standard Test Conditions (STC) which is 1KW of light power per 1 square metre at 25 degrees celsius which is equivalent to sunshine on a clear day.

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