You could probably get away with running a pair #8 from the panels. My voltage drop calculator says that your line losses would be ~2% and if your 11.4kW inverter is maxed line losses are 0. VS if you were to mount the inverter at the panels and run AC you would need #4 to get a 2.3% voltage drop and you would also be required by code to run a separate #6 neutral.
Voltage drop is a function of current squared. At 11.4kW and ~400vdc / 240vac your inverter input is ~30ADC in and ~48AAC out. So line losses on the AC side all things being equal would be ~250% higher.
I would also double check to make sure your optimizers are compatible with your 'new' 11.4kW inverter.
Voltage drop is a function of current squared. At 11.4kW and ~400vdc / 240vac your inverter input is ~30ADC in and ~48AAC out. So line losses on the AC side all things being equal would be ~250% higher.
I would also double check to make sure your optimizers are compatible with your 'new' 11.4kW inverter.
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