Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-PVs

2021-12-08 Thread Jerry Shafer
They have been building and selling inverter wired modules, nothing special, they are a novelty then and now. Good micro inverters or better yet is oprimizers have so far been better then brand X inverters that if in the event there is a failure where do you go. But thats just me. On Mon, Dec 6,

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-PVs

2021-12-08 Thread Dave Tedeyan
Hi Bill, Your assumption is right about the rapid shutdown. Like any microinverter, as soon as you cut grid power, the output goes to 0V. Actually funny you mention the 395w AC panels. I am fairly certain that LG stopped making the AC panels in their NeON R line, which is that second link you

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-PVs

2021-12-07 Thread frenergy
That's a pretty hefty reimbursement for replacing a failed unit, they must of actually been thinking about the installer.  I also like the high efficiency PV they paired it with, 395 watts and its still 60 cell,  inverter 97% CEC .             Sorry about the wrong link, here's the correct

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-PVs

2021-12-07 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Bill, My experience with AC panels is minimal but I wasn't too happy with them. I was using a Solaria 355 with a IQ7+ micro. We came away feeling like there was very little advantage with the AC panel except the wire management. What I didn't like is that it forces your rail to be in a very

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-PVs

2021-12-07 Thread Dave Tedeyan
Hi Bill, I started installing the LG AC modules this year. So far they seem like a great product. I have about 120 of them in the field so far, but I have had 0 issues. I used to install the Sunpower AC modules, but I like these more. There are no DC leads at all. There are just AC cables coming

[RE-wrenches] AC-PVs

2021-12-06 Thread frenergy
Wrenches,             Not sure if AC panels are being installed yet, am I living under a rock?  We've been really happy with LG NeON 370 watt panels and wondering if anybody has installed any of their AC panels yet: https://www.lg.com/us/business/neon-2/lg-lg380m1c-a6 or any other AC PVs.