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Great news if you have been looking at a larger Victron inverter, but resisted to date. Maybe the higher price per kW compared to the smaller 3 and 5kVA models meant you delayed your decision? Did you prefer not to install a more complex parallel system, despite it being very well priced after last year's price reductions?My advice is always to keep things simple and even more so now that the 8kVA (6400W) and 10kVA (8000W) models have G99 certification. Do keep in mind parallel operation for the …

What started out as a complete off-grid system four years ago to keep the fridge going, (no,not just for the beer ... obviously some wine too), ensure popular soapies were uninterrupted and to provide some essential light, at least for the boys to help hit the right target when visiting the "you know what", is today a well balanced ESS even if with a highly unreliable ESKOM grid connection as shown below.The DC coupled PV during the day helps power the loads and keeps the battery charged for esp …

VICTRON today announced a number a price reductions on various products. MPPTs in particular has seen prices reduced by as much as an incredible 40%, depending on the model. Need an Multiplus-II ESS system? For a limited time, it now comes with a complimentary Cerbo when you purchase a qualifying Multiplus-II 3 or 5KVA.For those requiring a three phase setup, there is a "three for the price of two" offer if you buy a qualifying Multiplus-II 3-phase system.The reductions are possible thanks to im …

The latest addition to our catalogue promises improved control speed over the ET112 and ET340 in your self consumption ESS system. Following ongoing shortages in the supply chain, we now only offer the single phase ET112 and 3-phase ET340, EM340 ethernet and EM540. Apart from the EM340, the energy meters use a RS485 to USB interface cable which is available in 1.8 or 5m.The CT transformers still offer a good alternative, especially given the ease of installation given it does not require an elec …

Clearly not even a pandemic can stop Victron from adding to their already incredible lineup of inverter/charger products. Just recently the Quattro-II popped up on the ordering system and then on their website. Here at ESS & Solar Solutions we can only imagine what exciting things the future holds.Also worth mentioning is that the larger 8, 10 and 15kVA Quattro's are now in the process of G99/G100 certification, already having had G59. Good news for those with more demanding power needs and who …