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UK G100 workaround

Looking to get some advice on the operation of the Multiplus 2.

As MP2 does not have a G100 Cert. I have been looking at way to remove the need.

We have a small farm in the UK with a single phase 230v supply so do not need a massive system but more than your average family home.

Our DNO has advised an initial export limit of 3.68Kw on enquiry.

I should be able to install a MP2 (firmware 510) as G98 with the 16A limit.

Would it be possible to operate 2 or 3 MP2 5k in parallel. But have only one unit connect to the incoming supply, providing charging to a battery system and passthrough. the other units would operated as off grid, using a battery (system would also have DC coupled PV).

As operating in parallel all AC out would be combined to provide a single phase output.


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matt1309 avatar image matt1309 commented ·

Is MP2 not G100 compliant?

Microsoft Word - G100 declaration Multi vii (midsummerwholesale.co.uk)

Looks old but maybe worth chancing it and asking your DNO before you design a more comlpex system.


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slartybart answered ·

I was recently allowed to install the larger 8000vA model under a g99 fast track. I was told my export limit is 3.68kW and lo and behold the grid code in the new software 510 states it’s now automatically limited to 16amps and G98 compliant. I’ve sent off screen shots of that and await a response to my commissioning letter. As far as running three units in parallel, I don’t think that would work as the three work together….. so one connection serves all…. To the capacity of the three. That said, with the new grid code setting they may be more relaxed about it.

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To update: selecting the G98 gridcode in the Multiplus settings seems to limit not just feed in, but production, so I’ve reverted to the G99 grid code and set the export limits elsewhere. However, I have now received my final ‘all’s good’ letter. The original principle was choosing an inverter under a 32amp capacity meant qualifying for the G99 fast track process, which allowed me to use the larger 8000vA model, despite being subject to a 16a export limit. Its notional capacity is 6.4kW. I also applied to install the bigger 10000vA model but was told no. The original application pointed out that the export limits are installer options and locked and therefore not changeable by the user (although here both are me). The use of an external meter (et112) in the system satisfied them my system would be compliant. Although I also sent them the G100 sheet (the one someone posted above), this wasn’t needed in the end.
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spazpeker answered ·

I have 2x 5k Multiplus in parallel for simplicity my drawing only shows one,

The export limit doesn’t change with more units.

I did get approved.

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hutch answered ·

G100 is 6 weeks away apparently.

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