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Maybe it would be a good idea to at least add a pair of MOSFETs (one for each rail, + and -) and a voltage meter? Like, the voltage doesn't rise to maximum inst
by mschuster91 1y ago
Maybe it would be a good idea to at least add a pair of MOSFETs (one for each rail, + and -) and a voltage meter? Like, the voltage doesn't rise to maximum instantaneously, there should be ample of time to detect voltage rising to a critical amount.
So say, the input is rated for 150V, spec the components to sustain 180V, and trigger the MOSFETs to disconnect the panels at > 160V.
And maybe also add a big ass buffer capacitor, that can be used to soak up a bit more energy in the case of an inrush spike before the MOSFETs actually disconnect.
- privatelypublic 1y agoMosFET's or IGBTs are likely what failed. And, capacitance is something you do not want on a string of PV. DC starts getting really nasty to deal with somewhere between 36-52v, with 150v of panels not being something joe-blow should be able to buy on amazon. Designing these systems to be safe is difficult.