Premium 6.5kW grid-tie self-consumption solar power kit with Sharp solar
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Includes 12 x Premium 540W Sharp NU-JD monocrystalline solar panels with high efficiency PERC cells, a 5500W 48V hybrid grid-tie / off-grid inverter with integrated 6500W 500V dual MPPT solar charge controller and 60A mains battery charger, a 24kWh battery bank, meter connections, and connection cables
This Premium 6.5kW 48V Complete Grid-Tie Solar Power System is designed to reduce energy bills with a focus on self-consumption of solar energy. The kit is fitted with the best-selling solar modules from the world-leading solar manufacturer, Sharp, and seamlessly integrates with the national power grid, offering a comprehensive solution for users. It is especially beneficial for those with high electricity consumption, such as when using electric and plug-in vehicles, swimming pools, air conditioners, and heat pumps.
This kit is designed around the principle of power independence, maximising the capability to use all of the available solar power locally, and so significantly reducing electricity bills. The system includes an energy meter that precisely measures the power flow to appliances, enabling it to match the domestic energy consumption with the self-generated solar energy. This approach maximises the self-consumption of solar energy within the house and minimizes energy export to the grid. The kit only starts exporting energy to the grid when the battery bank is full and the household appliances no longer need additional energy. In such situations, all available excess solar power flows into the public grid.
The innovative inverter operates efficiently in grid-tie, hybrid, off-grid, and UPS modes, ensuring uninterrupted power supply even during mains power cuts. Advanced monitoring features enable users to keep track of the battery bank through a mobile app connected via Bluetooth, with optional Wi-Fi connectivity (sold separately) and remote portal monitoring capabilities available for added convenience.
The inverter is fully compliant with G98/G99 standards required for grid-tie installation and is easily upgradable. Users can integrate a separate solar array via an additional MPPT solar controller, which can be added to the system at any time, perfect for more complex roof spaces. Although the kit includes an AGM lead-acid battery bank, it is also compatible with Lithium batteries, allowing for greater flexibility in storage options.
Kit includes:
- 12 x 540W Sharp NU-JD monocrystalline solar panels each with 2 x 1.75m high quality solar cable and MC4 connectors
- 5.5kW 48V hybrid solar pure sine wave inverter
- 24kWh 48V 500Ah battery bank - comprised of 24 x 2V AGM batteries
- Modbus energy meter, RS485 Modbus card and 5m communication cable
- Battery measurement smartshunt with inbuilt bluetooth
- Automatic circuit breaker
- 50m 4mm² solar extension cables
- 2 pairs of T4 solar connectors
- 2 x 1m of 50mm² tinned copper battery cables
- Loose ring terminals
12 x 540W Sharp NU-JD Monocrystalline Solar Panels with high efficiency PERC cells
These high quality 540W solar panels – manufactured by Sharp, who have over 60 years of experience with solar technology and over 50 million solar panels installed globally – offer superior performance with a 15-year workmanship warranty. This MCS certified panel is perfect for a wide variety of applications, from grid-tie household systems to off-grid installations where mains power is limited or unavailable, such as boats, caravans, campervans, cabins or glamping huts. These high-power panels are ideal for large systems where the time and expense of fitting a high wattage array needs to be minimised.
High efficiency solar cells use PERC technology with 10 busbars to extract more power from a smaller surface area, increasing the output of the panel without increasing the size. Half-cut cell construction decreases internal losses, reduces risk of hotspots and improves performance in shaded conditions. The robust design of the panel is IP68 (waterproof) rated, and tested for resistance against PID, salt mist, ammonia, heavy snow, dust and sand. This thorough testing ensures a long service life even in harsh marine or wilderness conditions. A pair of male / female MC4 connectors are crimped on the end of the cable for easy waterproof connection to other solar panels, extension leads or your existing system.
5500W 48V Iconica Hybrid Inverter:
The Iconica 5500W 48V hybrid grid-tie inverter boasts advanced 3-in-1 hybrid functionality, combining a pure sine wave inverter, an MPPT solar charge controller, and a smart mains charger. It offers highly customisable settings for various parameters (max. feed-in power, charging voltages, battery type, etc.) and advanced communication options, including remote monitoring via a Wi-Fi connection kit. Additionally, the inverter supports seamless integration with an energy meter for optimised self-consumption and features an illuminated LCD screen displaying real time data. Compatible with various battery types, this inverter is a versatile and efficient solution for modern energy needs.
The inverter features three main operating modes:
Grid-tie mode: Energy generated by solar panels is fed back to the national grid.
Grid-tie with battery backup: Generated solar power can be used to feed energy back to the grid, supply power to the load and charge the battery. Mains electricity can also be used to power the load and charge the battery. In this mode the user can configure PV energy supply priority, charging source priority, and load supply source priority. When solar power is not sufficient to power the load, or if mains power is unavailable, the battery will act as a 'back up' and continue to power the load (e.g. at night when there is no solar power or during a mains power cut). 'Peak' and 'Off-peak' times for electricity demand can also be set, in order to prioritise either load power supply or battery charging.
Off-grid mode: