10kVA 9.6kWp Hybrid Home Power Solar System installation in George

Written by Arno Menkveld on May 9, 2023. Posted in Residential solar solutions.

Energy independence is now a reality for another homeowner in George, thanks to the efforts of our residential teams with one of their latest hybrid solar power system installations in George.

At the heart of this system is the powerful, low-frequency Victron Energy 10 kVA Multiplus II inverter. The system gets its power from a 9.6 kWp PV array consisting of 16 x 605 W PV panels, which are designed to generate an average daily solar yield of 43.5 kWh.

In addition, the system is equipped with a 20 kW lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from Freedom Won SA, which ensures energy is available even during periods of low solar production.

Hybrid solar power systems combine solar power with other sources of electricity, such as the electrical grid or backup generators, and include a battery backup that connects to the grid. With this system, users can expect reliable and sustainable energy for years to come while reducing their carbon footprint.

Specialized Solar Systems offers customized hybrid and other residential solar systems to suit your energy needs. Our team of solar power experts is always available to assist you in finding the perfect energy solution for your home or business.

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Some key information about this hybrid solar system:

System design and installations: Specialized Solar Systems
Application: Energy dependency and energy security
System type: Residential Hybrid solar system
Inverter (kVA): 10 kVA Victron Multiplus II
PV array (kWp): 9.6 kWp (16 x 605W PV panels)
Average solar yield expectancy (kW): 43.5 kW per day
Storage (kW): 20kW from a Freedom Won lithium iron phosphate battery
Life expectancy: PV Solar panels: 25 years @8 80%; battery: >16 years (>5 500 cycles) expected life at 80% DoD
Expected system break even (Capitalization): 5-6 year

Some key advantages of Hybrid solar systems supplied and installed by Specialized Solar Systems:

If the power generated by PV solar arrays is inadequate to supply daytime loads as well as charge your batteries, the system can recharge your batteries from the grid when generally a lower off-peak electricity rate is applied.
When electricity usage goes above a certain level nationally, the grid supply may charge you at a higher rate for the increased level of demand. Hybrid systems can provide ‘peak lopping’ where some of the stored power can be drawn from the batteries to help balance power usage.
If your grid connection does not have the capacity to supply the required load, a hybrid solar system will supplement any extra power. This may allow you to avoid a costly mains upgrade to your property.

Hybrid solar systems give you increased energy security and self-sufficiency, lock in current electricity prices, let you choose when to use solar energy, and guarantee a constant supply of electricity.