1. Operation on Growatt service
1.1 Setting the NMI
Enter the NMI in the Plant's settings using the ShinePhone app or through the Shine server.
1.2 Verifying the Inverter Model for Compliance
All inverters with the software client marked as 'inverter inbuilt' now support the SA dynamic grid connection. For the latest approved inverters, please refer to the website:
https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry/products/inverters/approved-inverters.
1.3 Verifying Data Logger Models
Install and set up the ShineWiLan-X2 data logger. Please note that other data logger models are incompatible with the South Australia dynamic export limit program.
1.4 Firmware upgrade (Growatt Technical Engineer to operate via OSS)
Step 1:
After editing the plant in the ShinePhone app and ensuring the data collector is successfully online, contact our technical team and provide the inverter's SN, the data collector's SN, and the NMI. Our technical team will then remotely upgrade the firmware of the inverter.
Email: australia@growatt.com
Phone:
- 1800 476 928 (New South Wales Office)
- 0413 452 944/02 8004 3518 (South Australia Office)
- 02 8004 9182/02 8004 9215 (Western Australia Office)
Step 2:
Ensure the photovoltaic system is equipped with a smart meter and set the export limit of inverters, compliant with dynamic grid connection, to 1.5kW. For any other inverters in the system, also set their export limits to 1.5kW.
2. Finalizing Installation via SAPN SmartApply/SmartInstall for Closure
In this step, the electrician needs to log into the SAPN website with their own account to proceed:
https://www.sapowernetworks.com.au/
Step 1:
Enter the corresponding EG application ID, then click “NEXT” button.
Step 2:
Click: GO TO JOB"
Step 3:
Complete the basic information section. Note that under “Flexible Connection”, you should enter “Inverter inbuild”. In the “Export Limiting Device” field, specify the actual model of the meter installed.
Step 4:
As shown in the figure below, the “Device registration” step will only be successful if the correct NMI is entered in the plant section of the ShinePhone app or Shine server.
Step 5:
Before conducting the “Export capability test”, ensure that the inverter outputs at least 1000W to the grid, otherwise the test will not pass. To perform the “Export capability test” step, as shown in the figure below, click “TEST EXPORT CAPABILITY”. The duration of the Export capability test is approximately five minutes. Once the test is successful, the progress bar will turn green, and all equipment will be displayed with the status “Closed out'.”
Step 6:
If the test fails, you will need to check the installation and try again, as the installation is not compliant until this test is successful. Meanwhile, confirm that the legacy non-flexible inverter is turned off during the Capability Test, disconnect the battery system, and ensure the site is exporting at least 1000W.
Q & A
1. Can this inverter use ShineWifi-X for flexible export?
No, only ShineWiLan-X2 data logger is allowed for setting up flexible export.
2. My inverter is not allowed for flexible export, what should I do?
Please check your inverter's NMI and ensure that it has been updated on the App.
3. What should I do if registration fails or the test does not pass?
If you encounter registration failure or the test does not pass, please provide us with a screenshot so that we can inspect the issue.
4. Can I install multiple inverters?
It is important to note that our system does not support multiple inverters. Only a single inverter can be installed. Installing multiple inverters may result in errors or malfunction. If you have both a PV inverter and an SPH-UP inverter, ensure that the PV inverter is set to "flexible." The SPH-UP should not be configured as "flexible."
Example Scenario:
If a customer has a setup with multiple inverters, it is essential to inform them that we currently do not have a solution for multiple-inverter flexible export. Only one inverter can be the flexible-export inverter. As a result, the non-flexible inverter may sometimes trigger an "Error 311: Export Limit Failure."
The customer can either accept these frequent alarms or consider replacing two 5kW inverters with a single 10kW inverter. At this time, we do not have any other solutions available.