Obviously the latest generation of photo-voltaic modules which are installed since 2 years on my roof can cope much better with the heat than rumors are telling us.
On the other hand it is interesting to see that the voltage of the EAC network is much lower as many customers are running their air-cons in daytime which reduced the voltage in my place p.e. from 253v to 245v. Critical point for my inverter is above 254v when it switches off the system for at least four minutes until several restarts.
Another reason for high voltage of the grid is when we have unusual high winds before midday and the wind turbines nearby producing a good amount of electricity, while EAC cannot cope to adjust voltage and frequency (which should be near 50)
Other reason for good electricity production these days is the optimum tilt of the modules on the roof or ground which is right now between 12 and 15 degrees. Most of our roofs here in Cyprus are having that tilt. (me too)
So, in order to avoid that the voltage of the EAC network gets above 253v, I switch on larger loads at my house like pool pump and air-cons, early enough, with the result that my PV inverter does not switch off several times. Side effect is a much lower indoor temperature in the house, which means less running time for the air-cons at nighttime and less electricity consumption then, when it costs money...(OK, little money 3c/kWh)
Max
