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Installation
Allocation
The SolShare-2P distributes solar energy by rotating
a connected split-phase grid-connected inverter’s
full output via each set of the SolShare’s outputs
(L1 and L2, L3 and L4, etc). This means that a
connected participating dwelling unit can get the
full solar system’s generation for a period of time.
A set of SolShare outputs (240v) can be connected
to a dwelling unit, or the set can be divided to be split
between two units, provided only one line is connected
(120V) to each dwelling unit’s matching electrical line 1
or line 2. The SolShare’s output is connected to the
load side of a participating dwelling unit’s meter usually
by electrical tap. An Over Current Protection Device
(OCPD) and isolating switch is required on each
SolShare output. This can be accomplished by
a fused disconnect or breaker. A typical installation
configuration is displayed below.
The SolShare will rotate the supply periodically,
approximately every 60 seconds, whilst ensuring
each unit receives the same amount of solar
energy each month.
For example, if a 16.4kW AC solar system is installed,
with 10 units connected, then each unit will receive
solar energy allocation equivalent to a dedicated
1.6kW solar system. If a unit has received more solar
energy than their total energy consumption for the
month, the SolShare will suspend solar energy supply
to that unit, preferencing other connected units until
their total demand again exceeds their solar delivery.
This is intended to remove any financial wastage
of the solar energy.
If a non-even allocation of solar to each unit is required,
then the SolShare’s sharing algorithm can be configured
to incorporate this. Please contact Allume energy at
[email protected] to arrange this.
Warning:
The neutral for the SolShare must be wired directly to the main neutral bar inside the main switchboard,
i.e. at the Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC) at the building’s main switchboard. The neutral must
not be connected to an individual tenancy’s neutral.
Electricity Meter Panel - US version 2
S O L S H A R E
X X X X X X
M1
X X X X X X
M2
X X X X X X
M3
X X X X X X
M4
X X X X X X
M5
X X X X X X
M6
X X X X X X
M7
X X X X X X
M10
X X X X X X
M8
X X X X X X
M9
Unit’s Main Breaker
Electricity Meter Panel
SolShare Maintenance
Isolators (Grid)
minimum
6”
split phase
from inverter
