Hi All;
I'm exploring options for an off grid project with an existing 30 Kw
Kohler wired for 208 vac 3 phase. The generator runs some 8 hp air
compressors, so rewiring it is not an option. We're primarily
interested in reducing gen run time from the current situation: 14 hrs/ day.
So far, only the Outback VFX inverters seem capable of being wired in
208, 3 phase, but according to the manual they can only be stacked 1
inverter per leg. This limits the system to only 3 inverters total, or
10.8 kW. I would like expandability beyond this.
1) are there any other inverters available that I'm over looking?
2) Should I consider a transformer to convert from 208 vac/3phase to 240
vac/ singe phase?
We're not going to even try to run the compressors, just the other
single phase loads, mostly 120 vac, but we have a couple of small air
conditioners, that are currently running on 208 single phase. I believe
they would run fine on 240 vac, as they have a name plate rating at 230 vac.
3) We may possibly run 2 separate 3 inverter stacks and only tie
together at the battery, but otherwise they would not be connected. This
seems inefficient, and would require some load balancing of the various
inverters.
All help and discussion is greatly appreciated as always,
--
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
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