Eric,

I've got a photo essay about one incident that I prepared on just this topic.  It shows photos of the shadow from a triplex cable that is about 5 feet from a PV crossing several modules.  The shadow only lasts for about 40 minutes very early in the morning, but it reduces the output by 20% during that time (the shadow also covers about 20% of a row of cells).  Production data from Enphase's Enlighten web site shows how the shaded module output compares to a nearby unshaded module.

If you (you meaning any RE-Wrench) want a copy send me a note off list.  The file is approximately 5 MB so it takes a while to upload or download. 

Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar, Inc.


Eric Thomas wrote:

Hey there,

We have a string inverter system installation coming up that has a power line suspended over the roof. The line is diagonal to the roof and about 20' above the surface. It will be very challenging to configure the strings to mitigate shading. Does anyone have experience with the effects on producion from the thin shadow cast by the powerline?

Thanks

Eric Thomas
Solar Epiphany LLC
Seattle
(206)919-3014



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