Was curious about what people are seeing for solar production given my system has only recently been commissioned (and after a 3 week outage posted about elsewhere), and whether the production numbers match others generally speaking... or are low/high? I know there are a multitude of variables, but since I was curious for examples I figured I'd throw out a couple examples from my system for October. We live in the Phoenix Arizona area, far south east suburbs.
My PV system is fairly small, but new as of this month (Tesla called it a 4.095 kW system). The system faces mostly south, maybe offset 15-20 degrees to the east. 13 Panasonic panels installed by Tesla facing the same direction. Solar edge inverter.
On October 1st during the first week of operation on the first "clear" day, I saw...
Now, about 3 weeks later, On October 24th,
Based on anecdotal feedback from others with 4 kw system I was expecting lower full day production values from this system headed into the fall, so I'm fairly satisfied with production at this point... at least until somebody tells me this is low.
My PV system is fairly small, but new as of this month (Tesla called it a 4.095 kW system). The system faces mostly south, maybe offset 15-20 degrees to the east. 13 Panasonic panels installed by Tesla facing the same direction. Solar edge inverter.
On October 1st during the first week of operation on the first "clear" day, I saw...
- Peak of 3.6. kW on the Tesla App trend chart which I assume are 5 minute averages or something
- High instantaneous values of 3.9 on several occasions just from watching it during the peak period of the day.
- Full Day production of 25.8 kWh. The day before and after produced slightly less, but were hotter by 5-8 degrees, and maybe slightly more hazy or something.
- 90 degree high temp.
Now, about 3 weeks later, On October 24th,
- Peak of 3.5 on the Tesla App trend chart
- High instantaneous values of 3.6 momentarily observed but I forgot to watch more closely at peak.
- Full Day Production of 23.6 kWh.
- 85 degree high temp.
Based on anecdotal feedback from others with 4 kw system I was expecting lower full day production values from this system headed into the fall, so I'm fairly satisfied with production at this point... at least until somebody tells me this is low.
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