Grid-Tie Solar Electric System with SolarWorld 285W Panels with Optimizers and SolarEdge 3.8kW Inverter

Package includes the major components for installation as outlined above plus Unirac, PCM or similar Module Mounting hardware for standard shingle roof. The Balance of System [BOS] components may be purchased separately a la carte, as a package when purchased with the Engineering option, or may be supplied by the installer.

Solar Electric System Solar World 285 Watt Modules each with Optimizer SolarEdge SE3800A-US Inverter UniRac Mount
System Size	Nominal Watts
15 Panels	4275
16 Panels	4560
17 Panels	4845

System Engineering:

Level 1 - Basic Engineering. System Electric String Sizing must be verified for each specific zip code to ensure that over-voltage does not occur during low temperature conditions; severe damage can occur to the inverter if not properly sized. Wind loads must be determined for proper mounting hardware spacing; you must provide a basic system layout to our engineering department in order to verify spacing requirements. This service is provided with the basic kit purchase.

Level 2 - Custom Engineering. Engineering Design is available as an option. This service includes a custom design for your specific residential application [commercial systems vary, call for details]; our engineers work together with you and/or your installer to design a system and determine a complete BOS component list. We supply site specific Electrical Schematic, CAD drawings and Engineering Submittals sealed by our Florida Professional Engineer [PE] ready for submission to the building department. Building Departments in other states may require a local engineer review and seal at an additional cost. Our Engineering Department and Installation Department will assist you with technical questions pertaining to your installation.

Level 3 - Custom Engineering with Balance of System. This includes Level 2 Custom Engineering plus the Balance of System components; a custom tailored package of all components to complete the installation [except conduit].
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Installation - These systems can be installed by the do-it-yourselfer, however, the wiring connections should be installed by a qualified electrical or solar contractor. Some rebate programs require a Licensed Contractor to qualify for the rebate. Solar Direct offers installation services in Florida and some other limited service areas. We can also work with your choice of contractors; please call for quotation.

Product Benefits:
• Generate your own electricity and reduce your electric bill
• Protect against future utility increases
• Sell excessive power back to the Utility Grid: 
• Spin your meter backwards with Net Metering
• Reduce the burning of fossil fuels for a healthier environment
• Increase the value of your home
• Save money on your system with state rebates and incentives
• Solar modules have 25-year linear performance warranty and
   10-year product workmanship warranty
• SolarEdge inverters have a standard 12 year warranty
• (extendable to 20 or 25 years)
• Systems typically have a lifetime of 40+ years

System Kit Includes:
• Solar World Solar Electric Modules - 285 Watts
• SolarEdge Optimizer - One per panel
• 3.8kW SolarEdge Inverter
• UniRac/PCM Mounting (for standard shingle roof)
• Level 1 - Basic Engineering

System Options (not included in basic kit):
• Custom Engineering 
   (Electrical and hardware layout drawings)
• String USE-2 M/F Cables (from end of string to J-Box)
• Module Bonding Hardware
• Rail Bonding Hardware
• Mounting Hardware for other roof or ground surfaces
• Complete Balance of System Package
   (All wire and components [except conduit]; NEC 2012 
   Code Compliant)

Solar World Sunmodule® Features:

With plus sorting, SolarWorld only delivers modules that are factory-tested to meet or exceed their name plate power rating - even after initial light induced degradation. By delivering actual power, plus-sorting minimizes module mismatch losses and eliminates name plate tolerance losses, which can account for up to 5% in modeling programs like PVWatts and PVSyst. Sunmodule® solar panels are also independently tested to strict international standards for safety, durability.  

SolarWorld produces the highest quality and can guarantee the best performance. That's why SolarWorld is the first solar company to offer a 25-year linear performance guarantee and a 10-year product workmanship warranty. According to this guarantee, the actual power of a new module cannot deviate from the specified rated power by more than 3% during the first year; and afterward, the power will not decrease by more than 0.7 percent of the rated power per year. So at year 10, the Sunmodule’s capacity is guaranteed to be at least 90% of the nameplate as opposed to the industry standard guarantee of 80%. This is added value that can help you get your project financed.

The high performance monocrystalline cells used in the Sunmodule are sealed in transparent EVA (ethylene-vinyl-acetate) between impact resistant tempered glass and a durable TPT (tedlar-polyester-tedlar) backsheet.

• SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus-Sorting
• 285 watts-peak power rating
• 25 Year performance warranty
• 10-year extended product workmanship warranty
• High performance Monocrystalline cells
• Extended cable lengths for easier installation

Solar World SunModule™ Documentation

Sunmodule Brochure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Sunmodule Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Sunmodule Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Sunmodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SolarEdge Solar Inverter - Single Phase Model SE3800A-US

The SolarEdge DC-AC PV inverter is specifically designed to work with the SolarEdge power optimizers.

Because MPPT and voltage management are handled separately for each module by the power optimizer, the inverter is only responsible for DC to AC conversion. Consequently, it is a less complicated, more cost effective, more reliable solar inverter with a standard 12 year warranty, extendable to 20 or 25 years.

The fixed string voltage ensures operation at the highest efficiency at all times (>97% weighted efficiency) independent of string length and temperature.

The SolarEdge PV inverter combines sophisticated digital control technology with efficient power conversion architecture to achieve superior solar power harvesting and best-in-class reliability.
 
A proprietary data monitoring receiver has been integrated into the single phase solar inverter and aggregates the power optimizer performance data from each PV module. This data can be transmitted to the web and accessed via the SolarEdge monitoring portal for performance analysis, fault detection and troubleshooting of PV systems.

The single phase inverter comes with a built-in DC switch, is lightweight and can be installed by a single person on a supplied bracket.

SolarEdge Solar Inverter Features:

Solar inverters specifically designed to work with power optimizers
Superior efficiency (>97%)
Excellent reliability with standard 12 year warranty (extendable to 20 or 25 years)
Small, lightweight and easy to install
Built-in module-level monitoring receiver
Communication to internet via broadband or wireless ZigBee
IP65 / NEMA 3R – Outdoor and indoor installation
Integrated arc fault protection (Type 1) for NEC 2011 690.11 compliance
Optional Rapid Shutdown functionality for NEC 2014 690.12
Optional revenue grade data, ANSI C12.1

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SolarEdge Model SE3800A-US-U Specifications and Manuals:

SolarEdge Inverter Downloads

Inverter Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inverter Datasheet (Español) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rapid Shutdown Kit Installation Guide .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inverter Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inverter Quick Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SolarEdge Power Optimizer: PV power optimization at the module-level

The SolarEdge module add-on power optimizer is connected by installers to C-Si and thin-film modules. Easy installation is completed by simply clipping the power optimizer to the module frame or by attaching it to the rail with a single screw.

SolarEdge Optimizer Features:

• Per-module Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
• Superior efficiency (99.5% peak efficiency, 98.8% weighted efficiency)
• Mitigates all  types of modules mismatch-loss, from manufacturing
   tolerance to partial shading
• Designed for extreme environmental conditions
• 25 year reliability and warranty
• Advanced, real-time performance measurement
• Automatic module DC voltage shut-down for installer and
  firefighter safety

The SolarEdge power optimizer is a DC/DC converter which is connected by installers to each PV module or embedded by module manufacturers, replacing the traditional solar junction box. The SolarEdge power optimizers increase energy output from PV systems by constantly tracking the maximum power point (MPPT) of each module individually. Furthermore, the power optimizers monitor the performance of each module and communicate performance data to the SolarEdge monitoring portal for enhanced, cost-effective module-level maintenance. Each power optimizer is equipped with the unique SafeDC™ feature which automatically shuts down modules' DC voltage whenever the inverter or grid power is shut down.

The MPPT per module allows for flexible installation design with multiple orientations, tilts and module types in the same string. When working with SolarEdge Inverters, SolarEdge power optimizers automatically maintain a fixed string voltage, allowing installers even greater flexibility with longer strings and strings of different lengths in order to design optimal PV systems. Alternatively, the new independent optimization (IndOP™) technology allows power optimizers to be installed without the need for additional interface hardware and to operate directly with any inverter. The SolarEdge power optimizers are compatible with c-Si and thin-film modules and have a 25 year warranty.

Solar Edge Power Optimizer Model P300 Specifications:

Module Power: ≤300W
Module Voc: < 48V
 

P300 SolarEdge Optimizer Downloads

SolarEdge Optimizer Datasheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  SolarEdge Optimizer User Guide and Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Mount - UniRac Solar Mount Frame; mounting on a single story AS shingle roof, with a wire run up to 100 feet to power Distribution Panel.
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HELP » Contact Customer Support
• Toll-Free help line offering product info and ordering support
• Online e-mail technical and installation support
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Federal Tax Incentive
This product qualifies for The Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit: A 30% tax credit with no maximum for consumers who install solar energy systems. Read more...

State Incentives Program
Many states have additional financial incentives to be applied against solar equipment purchases. Please check your state's incentives online at www.dsireusa.org for details.

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