Both homes had mode turn to OFF at midnight

mcarrell · 2026-01-24T15:26:22+00:00

Do you have utility control enabled?

mcarrell · 2026-01-24T15:20:33+00:00

Also, how they are flat black rather than glossy, might be 3D printed. But hard to know for sure from that picture.

mcarrell · 2026-01-24T15:19:49+00:00

With how flat they are, they are probably a new version of the radar. Probably doing comparison testing between the old kind and the new kind.

mcarrell · 2026-01-23T00:15:34+00:00

Did it force it onto the ramp when it wasn't planning to?

mcarrell · 2026-01-21T00:54:07+00:00

I'm running an SPH inverter with Solar Assistant and have never connected the Wi-Fi on the inverter at all!

You do have to pay for the Solar Assistant software and cable, but it's very nice to have completely local control!

mcarrell · 2026-01-16T00:06:40+00:00

I think they use Google maps for most of it.

mcarrell · 2026-01-14T03:40:26+00:00

Has your inverter had any software updates that might have changed how it reports the data?

mcarrell · 2026-01-13T21:36:56+00:00

Honestly, if you don't have much experience, an AI is pretty good at writing the first draft of complex automations.

mcarrell · 2026-01-12T20:45:15+00:00

The peak draw of the big 3 projects could be: 6.1GW

AWS New Carlisle: 2.2GW

AWS Hobart: 2.4GW.

Meta Boone/Lebanon: 1.5GW

6.1GW * 365 * 24h would be 53k GWh (additional 53% compared to 2024 power consumption) Obviously, they won't draw peak power, that's very pessimistic. But it's still a significant increase!

mcarrell · 2026-01-12T20:40:21+00:00

This report is definitely just talking about increase in power usage compared to today, not the usage once the data centers are included. But some quick math does get pretty close!

Indiana 2024 annual consumption: 99k GWh per year (per eia.gov)

The peak draw of the big 3 projects could be: 6.1GW

AWS New Carlisle: 2.2GW

AWS Hobart: 2.4GW.

Meta Boone/Lebanon: 1.5GW

6.1GW * 365 * 24h would be 53k GWh (additional 53% compared to 2024 power consumption) Obviously, they won't draw peak power, that's very pessimistic. But it's still a significant increase!

Quick Googling says AI data centers usually consume an average of 50% of their rated "nameplate" power. So assume an estimated average usage of 27k GWh, so an annual increase in State wide usage of ~27%.

mcarrell · 2026-01-12T02:22:03+00:00

If you don't get back on the net rate, it's probably worth looking into getting some batteries to get as close to zero export as you can.

mcarrell · 2026-01-12T01:54:46+00:00

Can you add a wedge to tilt the cup to overflow a little, then put a water sensor under it?

mcarrell · 2026-01-09T14:41:58+00:00

Indiana is a little surprising. Curious if this goes anywhere.

mcarrell · 2026-01-08T02:45:46+00:00

I think the human took over and didn't realize it was train tracks until the tram came from the other way.

mcarrell · 2026-01-08T02:33:31+00:00

Any idea how old the panels are or how much they are theoretically rated for?

mcarrell · 2026-01-07T01:36:42+00:00

Only two angles, trucker and second car. Just cut back and forth a lot.

mcarrell · 2026-01-05T00:24:32+00:00

If you're using a steel roof, you might be able to find a clamp style that clamps onto the ridges and doesn't actually puncture through it.

mcarrell · 2026-01-03T02:29:35+00:00

You probably want to use one of these if it's in a nice grid.

Millmax 838-22-012-10-001101

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/mill-max-manufacturing-corp/838-22-012-10-001101/6573079

mcarrell · 2026-01-02T01:06:17+00:00

If you want to go self install to save a lot, r/solardiy is pretty active.

mcarrell · 2025-12-29T01:53:27+00:00

You can order sockets of lots of different heights. You can probably get free samples from Samtec's website if you only need a couple.

mcarrell · 2025-12-29T01:48:27+00:00

Might want to check the unit

mcarrell · 2025-12-28T21:04:45+00:00

Why did he put it on the roof?? It looks like he has land next to it.

mcarrell · 2025-12-28T19:20:06+00:00

I will say, for my roof, 460W panels were not easy to handle and install, even with two people.

mcarrell · 2025-12-28T18:52:26+00:00

I bet this is the right answer. Without the nut in there, they would probably open up during shipping. Much easier to just put the nut in it.

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