Hi, I currently have 12x Somera VSMBB.60.305.03.04 panels - they are 305W 32.9V (Vmpp) / 40.5V (Voc) and are arranged in 2 strings of 6 panels in series. These are connected to a pair of SunnyBoy HF2000-30 inverters and are grid tied. The panels are on my garage roof, which is next to the house a…

For exporting, ac pv like the sunny boys is more efficient. If you want to integrate them into the Victron Sphere (not control them) you can add energy meters to their output and add the meters to the victrons. Shelly has some oretty neat ac meters that integerate easily. If you don’t need the so…

Thank you! Any recommendations on energy meters? In particular: [image] LX: Shelly has some oretty neat ac meters that integerate easily. …are you able to elaborate which ones you are referring to? Thanks! Ian

@ichilton If you want to use Victron MPPT to charge batteries most efficiently pls use Victron’s MPPT Calculator. Panels will increase voltage on cold days. 250V is the absolute limit on MPPT 250. If you have issues with partly shadowed panels, consider using micro grid inverters. I use Hoymiles H…

I can’t recommend a specific one for your use case. Are your inverter 3 phase or single phase? What space do you have in the DB do you want to use CTs [image] Venus OS v3.70 - Shelly support Q&A and troubleshooting Since there are many questions about what sup…

I would substitute one SunnyBoy by an Victron MPPT 150/45. Than split the string into 3s2p. The MPPT 150 is much cheaper compared to MPPT 250. With than configuration you get best from both worlds. High efficient battery charging with MPPT and high efficient grid feedback with the SunnyBoy. The M…

Victron MPPT vs Old SunnyBoy inverters

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lxonline (LX) 26 April 2026 16:22 5

I can’t recommend a specific one for your use case. Are your inverter 3 phase or single phase? What space do you have in the DB do you want to use CTs

There is a list of options here and a bit of guidance.

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Victron MPPT vs Old SunnyBoy inverters

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