15KW solar system calculator

Customers always ask how to choose a solar energy system configuration. When it comes to this topic, many people feel very confused. It’s very important to customize a solar system configuration and choose the right inverter with right power size in practice. To select the quantity of solar panels and the batteries is also important too!

Today we take 15KW for example, how to customize a 15KW solar system configuration? 

1.Solar Inverter

We should confirm the system type. Is it an ON GRID SYSTEM, an ON/OFF GRID SYSTEM or an OFF GRID SYSTEM? The system type determines the inverter type and it needs to carry batteries or not. Let’s  take OFF GRID SYSTEM for example, a 15KW OFF GRID solar system should configure an OFF GRID 15KW 192VDC Inverter. 

Power Size:
Rated Power: 15KW/18.75KVA,
Battery Voltage: 192VDC

Feature:
◆ Pure sine wave output;
◇ High efficiency toroidal transformer lower loss ;
◆ Intelligent LCD integration display;
◇ AC charge current 0-20A adjustable; battery capacity configuration more flexible;
◆ Three types working modes adjustable:AC first, DC first, energy-saving mode;
◇ Frequency adaptive function, adapt to different grid environments;
◆ Built-in PWM or MPPT controller optional;
◇ Added fault code query function,facilitate user to monitor the operation state in real time;
◆ Supports diesel or gasoline generator, adapt any tough electricity situation;
◇ RS485  communication port/APP optional.

2.MPPT Solar Charge Controller

A 15KW 192VDC Inverter System need to configure one piece 192V 100A  MPPT Solar Charge Controller. 

Parameter as following: 
Rated Current: 100A
Rated System Voltage: 192V
Max PV Input Voltage: 450V
PV array Max Power: 11.2kw*2
MPPT Tracking Voltage Range:240-360V
MPPT route number: 2
Recommended operating voltage range: 240-320V

3.Solar Panel

To determine the quantity of solar panels.Usually, the total power of the solar panels is 60%-100% of that of the inverter. (For 380 watt solar panel, it will be 24-40 pieces) we always configure it 70%, it will be 28 pieces 380 watt  solar panels in practical use( 7 pcs in series and 2 groups in parrallel*2 routes ). If the customer want to use the solar energy more efficiently, we will make it 90-100%(36-40 pieces 380 watt solar panels)

380 Watt Solar Panel Parameter as following: 
XD-380M-72;
Type: Monocrystalline module;
Pmax=380W;
Cell efficiency: 19.68%;
Vmp=38.56V; Imp=9.85A;
Voc=46.27V; Isc=10.53A;
Level: Grade A;
Warranty: 10 years;
Dimension: 1950x990x40mm;       

4.PV Combiner 

For the Solar System more than 5KW, we should configure PV combiner. Since the Solar System power size is 15KW, so we should prepare PV combiner for the system. As with 7 pcs in series and 2 groups in parrallel *2 routes solar panels, so the quantity of PV Combiner is 2 pieces, 2 in 1 out type.

PV combiner
XTC20NA-2T
2 in 1 out
1000VDC Protection 

5.Battery

The OFF GRID SOLAR SYSTEM operates with Battery. So we need to configure battery for it. Take 12V 200ah Sealed Lead acid for example, the system voltage is 192VDC, 192/12V=16, so the quantity of battery at least 16 pieces. A multiple of 16 will be suitable for the 15kw solar system,like 32 pieces if you want to storage more energy(the more battery, the more solar panels) .

Battery Type:Sealed Lead acid                        
Nominal Voltage:12V
Rated Capacity:200ah
Quantity:16 pieces
Maintenance free    

6.Solar Panel Mounting Rack
The Solar Panel Mounting Rack quantity is based on the quantity of the solar panels. 2 pieces solar panel need one set Solar Panel Mounting Rack. So 28 pieces solar panels need 14 sets Solar Panel Mounting Rack.

Quantity:14 sets
wind load:55m/s
snow load:1.5kn/m2
structure:Anodized Aluminum+stainless steel, Angle
adjustable,with installation parts

7.Other accessories for 15KW Solar System:Cables & MC4 Connector

25mm2 battery cable 15 pairs
4mm2 PV cable 300M
MC4 5 pairs

The following is the 15kw solar system calculator table:

Off-grid 15KW Solar System
Item No.	Product Picture	Description of Goods	Quantity (PCS)
1		Solar Inverter: WDT-153192-W100 15KW,192VDC AC Output:230V,50Hz Toroidal Transformer Single phase, pure sine wave output Transfer Time ≤4ms LCD display	1
2		MPPT Solar charge controller: PV Array Maximum Power:11.2KW*2 192V,100A. Max.800 V PV input.   2 Routes	1
3		Solar Panel: XD-380M-72; Type: Monocrystalline module; Pmax=380W; Cell efficiency: 19.68%; Vmp=38.56V; Imp=9.85A; Voc=46.27V; Isc=10.53A; Level: Grade A; Warranty: 10 years; Dimension: 1950x990x40mm;	28
4		PV combiner: XTC20NA-2T 2 in 1 out 1000VDC Protection	2
5		Battery: Battery Type ：Sealed Lead acid       Nominal Voltage ：12V Rated Capacity: 200AH Maintenance free	16
6		Solar Panel Mounting Rack: wind load:55m/s snow load:1.5kn/m2 structure:Anodized Aluminum+stainless steel, Angle adjustable, with installation parts	for full system
7		Cables & MC4 Connector: 25mm2 battery cable 15 pairs 4mm2 PV cable 300M MC4 5 pairs	for full system

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