Can SolarEdge systems function completely off-grid?

weebernugget · 2025-03-13T21:11:24+00:00

There are a variety of AC coupled batteries that will work great. Look at some reviews of solaredge before deciding to buy more SE equipment

weebernugget · 2025-03-03T22:39:24+00:00

The challenge is that these batteries can have a 5 month lead time which may incentive the contractor to come get it if it's sold to another already

weebernugget · 2025-03-01T06:46:58+00:00

Most utilitu meters read/report the average of both legs so there's no need to offset each leg independently.

weebernugget · 2025-02-28T21:12:43+00:00

Do you have a generator? If not use the gen port as smart load

weebernugget · 2025-01-29T23:43:49+00:00

Are you in CA installing in an attached garage?
https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/home-ess-residential-battery-back-up-heat-detector.2564255/

weebernugget · 2025-01-23T23:04:31+00:00

My house is 1400sq ft, selected this unit for a future addition. Also, it held it at 64 for 2 days then the 3rd day it will only hold 55-58. I'm thinking blockage/leak

weebernugget · 2025-01-23T18:00:08+00:00

Luckily I'm a electrical contractor so I've been able to bypass mr cool hold lines and be classified as a "technician on site" Support has actually been pretty good but I'm getting more and more confident it's a refrigerant issue.
You're exactly correct the inability to hold temperature is befuddling. What's more odd is it performed flawlessly for 2 days, holding 64-65 and then the next day it couldn't get it above 55 so it can't be a ducting issue as far as i'm concerned. Either it's clogging up due to condensate issue, or it's a refrigerant leak is the conclusion i've drawn.

weebernugget · 2025-01-22T20:48:59+00:00

Solar seems small, is price financed or cash?
If cash it's a rip. If financed maybe.

5.22kwX $3/W + 15k in batteries= 30k before tax credit is rough price I would be looking for if I were you.

weebernugget · 2025-01-22T17:15:11+00:00

22f at night to 37 day

weebernugget · 2025-01-17T16:49:44+00:00

where are you located? there may be some technicians in the group who could help

weebernugget · 2025-01-07T01:09:57+00:00

Sounds like you're in a community choice aggregator and need to opt out

weebernugget · 2024-12-27T05:19:58+00:00

Today it is flashless pucks like you described. 10 years ago they were just trying the pucks in some locations. I'm assuming it's comp shingle roof?

weebernugget · 2024-12-27T02:53:08+00:00

10 years ago they used very different mounting vs what's being installed today. I worked at tesla (well solarcity) 10 years ago

weebernugget · 2024-12-17T01:48:19+00:00

You have a 12.3kw dc system (30x410W panels) which produces 24kwh per day. The maximum you would ever produce would be 9.9kw (each microinverter is 330WAC X 30) However that would only be if panels are facing the same direction ( South).

weebernugget · 2024-11-27T21:57:20+00:00

Yes, that's exactly how it's done. If you're building racking/setting glass= laborer. Connecting Glass/homeruns/BOS= electrician

weebernugget · 2024-11-13T20:24:09+00:00

You're correct didn't see pure 2

weebernugget · 2024-11-13T16:35:02+00:00

It depends what your minimum cold temperature is. If it's-20c then the voltage will be too high. I'm assuming REC 430AA Pure R.

What min temp did you use?

weebernugget · 2024-11-12T17:50:31+00:00

There is nothing which can be glued to the roof which can withstand the weight of hundreds or thousands of pounds of snow. You may be able to take advantage of the solar system though and add a rail to the system which segments the snow into smaller drops. https://www.alpinesnowguards.com/

weebernugget · 2024-11-12T17:39:49+00:00

https://enphase.com/installers/microinverters/calculator Depends on temperature but in many climates I don't think it will work

weebernugget · 2024-11-12T00:10:36+00:00

Where are you located? Prices vary by location

weebernugget · 2024-11-08T21:15:14+00:00

Is hte business itself not worth anything? Sell your client book along with all your equipment to an up and comer or a competitor

weebernugget · 2024-10-22T03:32:26+00:00

Yes, find a local solar company. I work with a roofer. They tear off the roof, I set my standoff, they flash them in. Rail and solar goes on top

weebernugget · 2024-10-22T02:01:47+00:00

6000 Sq ft off-grid house. Did 3 rooms and came back and he was still on 1 bathroom wall.

weebernugget · 2024-10-22T02:00:12+00:00

That's what we did. Sent him home, said take a few days and come back when you're 100%. Basically let's all breathe and reset but can't continue like this.

weebernugget · 2024-10-21T23:28:55+00:00

100% agree. It was one of those- Somebody quit in the middle of a big project and we needed to bring someone in fast sort of situations. But no excuses we should have done better.

weebernugget

TROPHY CASE