Hi i have the below inverter and a 5kw solar array. Am i right in saying that if i were to buy and install another set of panels at say 3kw i could effectively have an 8 kw setup even though i only have a 5kw inverter. I realise i would only be able to power the house at 5kw but i could fill it at 8, and presumably the max would be 15kw ie two strings at 7.5kw each. Probably worth noting i have a 3rd gen 9.5 battery.
Im looking to see how my system operates over the winter and then decide if theres any benefit in oversizing it to try to reduce winter costs.
Giv Energy Hybrid 5kw inverter
GivEnergy - Hybrid Inverter Gen 3 - Front
7.5kWp max DC input power(per string)
5000W nominal AC output power
IP65 rating
Dimensions 588H x 214D x 480W (mm)
12 year warranty