{"product_id":"sol-s5-gc36k-dc","title":"Solis 36kW S5 3 Phase Quad MPPT - DC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pp_description\"\u003e \u003cdl\u003e  \u003cdd class=\"first\"\u003ePart No: SOL-S5-GC36K-DC\u003c\/dd\u003e  \u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRating: 36,000W\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePhases: 3\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"item_description\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"TextSummary\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e S5-GC36K - Series 5 Three Phase Grid-Tied Inverter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch1\u003e Product Features:\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Max. efficiency of 98.7% \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Type-II over-voltage surge protection for both DC and AC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wide voltage range - Ultra low start-up voltage of 180V and max PV input voltage of 1100V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 32A input per MPPT, 16A input for each PV string\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Maximum AC output power of 39.6kW \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 4 MPPT design with precise MPPT algorithm, with 2 DC inputs per MPPT effectively reducing string mismatch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Intelligent monitoring, Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Integrated AFCI (DC arc-fault circuit protection)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e IP66 Rated \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e DC reverse-polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 5-year standard warranty, extendable to 10 or 20-years. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Register on SolisCloud, to support remote upgrade and control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e SA: NRS-097-2-1 Certified and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resource.capetown.gov.za\/documentcentre\/Documents\/Forms,%20notices,%20tariffs%20and%20lists\/Approved%20Photovoltaic%20(PV)%20Inverter%20List.pdf\"\u003eCoCT Approved.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e UK: G99 Certified.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warning\"\u003e This product must be installed by a qualified electrician\/technician. All installations must adhere to local wiring regulations and standards. ClearRay Solar will not be held liable for any product malfunctions as a result of incorrectly installed systems.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"AlertText\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e Please note that this inverter does not include a data logger, CT, meter or export power manager. The meter \"SOL-METER-3PH-CT3\" is needed for export power control of one inverter, for more than one inverter use the EPM3-5G-PLUS. The meter requires a data logging stick but EPM3-5G-PLUS has a built in data logger. These items are sold separately. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/dl\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- clearray-added-v1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eFour trackers from 36 kW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx-facts\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 MPPT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 string inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e54 kW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePV recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e98.7%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e52 A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated, per phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 36 kW adds a fourth tracker to the S5 GC design. That helps on roofs with several orientations or shading patterns, such as industrial units with multiple pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eEight strings, four trackers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four MPPTs takes two strings, up to 32 A combined and 50 A short-circuit. The working range is 200–1,000 V, start-up is 180 V and the input limit is 1,100 V. Solis recommends up to 54 kW of PV. One layout is 108 panels of 500 W as eight strings, some of thirteen and some of fourteen, keeping each tracker's pair matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eWhat it includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"crx-inc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated DC switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDC and AC Type II surge protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntelligent string monitoring and I-V curve diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAFCI arc-fault protection (activation required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"crx-no\"\u003eA meter or export manager, for export limiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"crx-no\"\u003eA monitoring logger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eGetting approval\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx-note\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eG99 before it is energised\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e52.0 A rated per phase and 60.2 A maximum at 400 V. The DNO needs the G99 application first. The G99 certificates and the G100 export-limitation certificate are in the Documents tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eOrder with the 36 kW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"crx-need\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sol-meter-3ph-ct3\"\u003eDTSD1352 meter, 3 × 150 A CTs\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor export limitation on a single S5 three-phase inverter, covering 5 to 60 kW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sol-s5-wifi-4p\"\u003eS5 Wi-Fi stick\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA 4-pin logger on 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi, reporting to SolisCloud. The meter needs a logger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sol-war-10y-25-40k-s5\"\u003e10-year warranty for S5 25–40 kW\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWritten for the 25, 30, 36 and 40 kW S5 models, so it applies here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003e36 kW questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx-qa\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy pick four trackers over three?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMore independent MPPTs mean more roof faces or shading zones can each run at their own best point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat maximum AC current per phase?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e60.2 A, which sets the protection and cable sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does the 36 kW weigh?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e37 kg, the same as the rest of the S5-GC 25–40 kW range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre packs of 3 and 6 identical to the single?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, all S5-GC36K. The table below shows what each works out at per inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Solis","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":57440940622156,"sku":"SOL-S5-GC36K-DC","price":1224.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":58862264779084,"sku":"SOL-S5-GC36K-DC-3","price":3526.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":58862264811852,"sku":"SOL-S5-GC36K-DC-6","price":6978.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/7742\/4972\/files\/SOL-S5-GC36K-DC.jpg?v=1778196361","url":"https:\/\/clearraysolar.co.uk\/products\/sol-s5-gc36k-dc","provider":"ClearRay Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}