Solar panel , grid tie inverter mismatch ...

[oz93666]

I have a 1200 W grid tie inverter ...(WCV1200) it has 4 inputs , each one designed to take 300W ....input voltage is 22-50V

My panels are 100W (21V open circuit ) ...so I have to put two in series to get the inverter to work , so I can put either 2 panels (200W) or 4 panels(400W) on each input ...

My question is if I put 4 panels on each input would it overload the inverter on the rare occasion the panels deliver full power ...

If it would , could I put 4 panels on two input sockets , and 2 panels on the other two inputs , this would make max input at the rated 1200W ??? ....Many thanks...

 

[(*steve*)]

You need the specs for the inverter.

Some will simply limit the power they draw, others will melt.

 

[oz93666]

You need the specs for the inverter.

Some will simply limit the power they draw, others will melt.

Specs are not clear , I think these are them ...http://www.ostrovni-elektrarny.cz/docs/WVC1200-eng.pdf

 

[(*steve*)]

You're right. You may need to contact them and ask.