hybrid inverter or not

[Jarrod Cram]

Ok is possible to some how use a arora inverter in a hybrid setup solar and wind I currently have a 4.2 wind arora and would love to install some solar and run it in with the turbine . I bought the inverter on the big side so I have some room to expand any ideas I know it isnt made for it but is it possible Im sure this is a question for Rob .


Thanks Jarrod

[Dan Lenox]

Jerrod,

From what I believe you purchased the WIND version of the Aurora. There are 2 versions SOLAR and WIND and are basically not interchangeable, meaning that the SOLAR inverter MPPT scheme is not programable to match your wind turbine. And the WIND version - well has to be programmed.

I'm sure that Rob will chime in here and fill in the details, but I've had this conversation with him before...

I think that the only solution to you adding solar is to use another inverter, whether it be an Aurora or other manufacturer.

Dan Lenox

[Jarrod Cram]

It would be nice if it could work even if it wasnt crazy efficient with mppt.

[Rob Beckers]

Running both solar and wind on the same inverter is not possible as far as I know. It should be possible to run PV on an Aurora wind inverter, though not efficiently, by programming an "MPPT curve" that corresponds to the array voltages/power levels. I've not tried this, though as far as I can see this should work. It won't do actual PV MPPT though, so it won't be very efficient.

-Rob-