So the last 5 weeks we have been on the road in Natal waiting for the builders to finish in Capetown so that we can move over to the cape. Got delayed for 2 weeks already with the heavy rains up here. Could not complete roof work or open tiles. rain was really bad.
First we inherited a site that no one could stabilize. The original installer disappeared and two other companies’ were called to sort it out, but failed. We made a few changes and added 6 batteries and a few other components. System rock solid for the last 5 weeks.
Then we helped a client that paid R160k for the following install. We replaced with Blue and a more reliable battery bank. Spaces at the bottom is for fridges and shelves with tool boxes.
After:
The third job was to install a nice big system for a client in Balito. 54 x 595w Bifacial panels on the roof and Phase one on the inside wall. Still 10 batteries outstanding on planned phase 2.
Number 4 for this trip, Rip out the bar install way up in this post. Combined the panels from both installs and adding a fronius and 17 more panels to the system. Also added another 15kva quattro and still have to add another 7 x 15kwh batteries. Changed the angle of some of the panels as well as restrung a few strings to maximize MPPT’s and Fronius.
We are starting with another Phase 1 install today. 45kva Inverters, only 24 x 550 watt panels and will have to fly back in two weeks time to connect the batteries that will only arrive then. The client is still building this house and roofs for the rest of the panels will only be completed in a few months time.