Output energy greater than AC capacity

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Ronald Reagon R

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May 9, 2023, 6:33:08 AM5/9/23

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Hi everyone,

Can final output energy be greater than AC capacity (inverter's capacity) during certain hours of the day in summer month. The location is Calama, Chile?

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Ronald

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May 9, 2023, 8:30:23 AM5/9/23

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Typically the inverter's capacity is defined as its maximum output, but as with everything there are exceptions. For example the SMA 800 inverter has a nominal "capacity" of 800 kW but can output up to 880 kW if ambient temperature is sufficiently low. At least, that's what happens in real life; models may or may not be capable of emulating this behavior.