HOW TO INSTALL AN INVERTER WITH SOLAR PANEL

 Simple guide on how to install inverter system

An inverter is a power electronics device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The dc source can either  be a battery or directly from sun using photo-voltaic cell (solar panels).

List of items needed for installation

1.     An inverter system

2.     A solar panel and  charge controller

3.     batteries

4.     Connecting cables

5.     Cable locks

6.     Circuit breaker

7.     Lastly the load

STEP ONE 

To connect the panel to charge controller there are terminals mapped out for panel and battery,

Connect the positive and negative terminals of the charge controller to the panel positive and negative using 16mm industrial flex cable or higher size depending  on the rating of the panel and batteries to be charged. the picture below shows a 12/24volts 130watts  solar panel.

STEP TWO

This shows a 60amps charge controller to be connected with the battery and solar panel terminals indicated on the body.

STEP THREE

Connect the charge controller positive and negative terminal to the battery terminals and then connect the battery to the inverter  system making sure that the polarities are considered.

Warning:

Make sure that the battery positive terminal is connected to the inverter positive terminal  and the negative terminal  is connected to the inverter negative terminal. Ensure that the inverter is in OFF state before making any connection.

STEP FOUR

Connect the output of the inverter to the breaker >Reason: to prevent damage to the system when there is short circuit or overload.

Finally connect the output of the breaker to your load. checkout our previous post for connection diagram Inverter wiring diagram