{"product_id":"sol-s5-gc40k-dc","title":"Solis 40kW S5 3 Phase Quad MPPT - DC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pp_description\"\u003e \u003cdl\u003e  \u003cdd class=\"first\"\u003ePart No: SOL-S5-GC40K-DC\u003c\/dd\u003e  \u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRating: 40,000W\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-GC40K - 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 44kW \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\"\u003e40 kW essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx-facts\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e60 kW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax recommended PV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e44 kVA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAC output\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e57.7 A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer phase, rated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crx-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e37 kg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall-mounted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most powerful inverter in the 37 kg S5-GC 25–40 kW case. It can run 60 kW of panels, so it suits larger commercial roofs where one inverter should do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eFilling 60 kW of PV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour MPPTs each take two strings, 32 A combined per tracker and 50 A short-circuit. The window is 200–1,000 V, with start-up at 180 V and 1,100 V as the absolute limit. Solis quotes a DC\/AC ratio over 150% for the range. One route to 60 kW is 120 panels of 500 W as eight strings of fifteen, after a cold-weather voltage check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eFeatures and exclusions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"crx-inc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDC switch built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurge protection, Type II on DC and AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmart I-V curve scan and string monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAFCI fire-risk protection, activated at commissioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"crx-no\"\u003eExport control hardware (meter or EPM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"crx-no\"\u003eData logging stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eGrid connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx-note\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eG99 and a 66.9 A supply\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRated output current is 57.7 A per phase at 400 V, with a 66.9 A maximum. Confirm the supply can carry it and submit the G99 application first. Certificates, including the G99 Form A2-3 for 40 kW, are in the Documents tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eAdd for this install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"crx-need\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sol-meter-3ph-ct3\"\u003eSolis export meter, three-phase\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMeter plus three 150 A:5 A CTs. The supplier notes name it for export control of one inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sol-s2-wl-st\"\u003eWi-Fi and LAN logger\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA 4-pin stick that can use a wired LAN connection, often steadier than Wi-Fi in a plant room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sol-war-20y-25-40k-s5\"\u003eWarranty extension to 20 years\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCovers the 25, 30, 36 and 40 kW S5 models, this one included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"crx-h\"\u003eQuestions on the 40 kW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crx-qa\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it compare with the 36 kW?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSame four trackers and case, with 44 kVA of output against 39.6 kVA and 60 kW of recommended PV against 54 kW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is its peak efficiency?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e98.7%, the top figure for the S5-GC 25–40 kW range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs PID recovery included?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNight-time PID recovery is listed as an option on the datasheet, not standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat do the packs contain?\u003c\/b\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThree or six S5-GC40K inverters. Only the price per unit changes, as the table below shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Solis","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":57440940884300,"sku":"SOL-S5-GC40K-DC","price":1272.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":58862264844620,"sku":"SOL-S5-GC40K-DC-3","price":3665.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":58862264877388,"sku":"SOL-S5-GC40K-DC-6","price":7255.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/7742\/4972\/files\/SOL-S5-GC40K-DC.jpg?v=1778196364","url":"https:\/\/clearraysolar.co.uk\/products\/sol-s5-gc40k-dc","provider":"ClearRay Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}