Re: [RE-wrenches] 72 cell micro inverters

Jay you also might consider Solar Edge optimizers for partial shade mitigation. Same effect as micro inverters...easy to implememt. Kirpal Khalsa Oregon Solarworks On Oct 26, 2015 12:48 AM, "jay" wrote: > Thanks all for the great info. > > I’ve got some pretty good morning

Re: [RE-wrenches] 72 cell micro inverters

Thanks all for the great info. I’ve got some pretty good morning afternoon shading so micros make better sense than the Galvo, but I”ll check that out. And I’ve got some really great pricing on some 72 cell 280 watt modules. Yea I’ve heard the ABB are a nightmare. I’ve got no experience or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

HI Dan, I’m sort of over these Preppers. I’m happy to take their money. If you want Lithium contact me at and I can give you some advice. I’d recommend sealed LA, and the radian for this guy, jay peltz power > On Oct 25, 2015, at 3:32 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > >

[RE-wrenches] PG meter update

I wanted to follow up on the PG meter situation. This meter actually shows production/consumption in a small window on the lower left side. Which kind of makes me think that it is possible for it to limit its recording of sell back. And then it occurred to me that if its not recording then its

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

I talked with Enphase tech support a couple months ago, and he expected their AC Battery to be out 2nd Q 2016 at an unknown price. It is designed primarily for load shifting so isn’t big… maybe 1 kWh which you stack like you do inverter/module pairs along a trunk cable to whatever capacity you

[RE-wrenches] Schneider XW repair out of warranty

Hi All, any Schneider XW repair locations on the west coast that folks can recommend? This is for a somewhat older XW, 24v, which is out of warranty. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Preppers - Fears sells perspective

While I agree with the general sentiment I must say that as an old battery based system user and designer that battery systems are not solely installed by preppers/endtimers. There are plenty of people for whom a battery system is the only option and it has nothing at all to do with fear of

[RE-wrenches] Classic 150 100 amp utput breaker tripping?????

Hive mind- hoping you all can help me solve this mystery issue. System: Magnum double panel with Parallel stacked 2x4448 pae inverters. Classic 150 charge controller wired with an NMEPV 50 (din rail) and NMEPV100 18 - 245 watt solar modules (6x3). (not over powered) Issue: every morning the 100

Re: [RE-wrenches] Classic 150 100 amp utput breaker tripping?????

Hi Daniel, Do you know what the error is on the AGS? What are the start set points that you have? Jay could be on to something if the battery voltage is collapsing before the generator can start, the cc current could be high. Do you know specifically what time of day the breaker is tripping? I'd

Re: [RE-wrenches] Classic 150 100 amp utput breaker tripping?????

Daniel... This one is kind of unusual... Especially tripping only in the morning. Temperature ? Something moving or shaking the breaker box ? Have you tried changing the circuit breaker ? What is the approximate maximum current output from the Classic in the morning ? You can access

Re: [RE-wrenches] Classic 150 100 amp utput breaker tripping?????

Hi Daniel Is this a new classic with OCP? Or maybe they don't have it anymore? What it sure sounds like like is a big load on the batteries, it hits faster than the AGS can start, and the caps in the classic are dumping into the super low battery voltage. If this is happening in the AM,

[RE-wrenches] Burndy part

Hola amigos y amigas. I'm looking for a hard to find Burndy lug (EA34). Burndy calls it their Versilug. I need three of 'em, please. If anyone happens to have three or two or even one and is willing to sell, please contact me off-list. Mahalo, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] 72 cell micro inverters

This and the Solar Edge are interesting options. This system is really small, probably just 6 modules, so the Solar edge won’t work as it needs 8 minimum. The larger TL inverter starts to get expensive, and with any shading I”m going to get outside the min voltage window pretty quickly. The APS

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

Hi all, We are scheduling our next Enphase system now using the new Envoy-S and S280 micro’s. Reminds me of the Tesla S for some reason, like the data sheets on the Envoy-S “ Envoy-S is the platform for total energy management and integrates with the Enphase AC Battery.” The Enphase S280 also

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

Hello Dan, We are preparing to install a similar system. Enphase now allows AC coupling. We have specified the Radian. The batteries will be Concorde AGM, either 305 or 405 AH. Concorde AGMs are useful because they can take a very fast charge rate. With over 6 kW available to charge

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

>From my discussions with Enphase at Intersolar/SPI I do not believe their first gen battery will be capable of or designed for battery backup, it was designed for "energy management" as mentioned. Sounded like it would be another year at least before they staart selling it for battery backup

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

Hi Dan, I looked at the Ironedison website and it looks like they are offering the Balqon ESS LFP series as their Lithium Iron battery (https://ironedison.com/48-volt-lithium-battery-for-solar). If this is true, buyer beware…there are technical and delivery issues related to these Lithium

Re: [RE-wrenches] 72 cell micro inverters

Jay, One other consideration to mitigate morning/afternoon shading is to wire the array one string east side, one string west side and use an SMA TL with its 2 separate tracking inputs. This is assuming your shading is from east and west located obstacles...as the morning sun hits the

[RE-wrenches] Preppers - Fears sells perspective

Hey All (esp. you all newer to the solar field & not well versed in battery systems – ‘Been quietly sitting this last discussion out on equipment on battery backup & Peppers’. I know there are a lot of designer/installer getting into batteries for the first time and a lot of their

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding battery backup to Enphase

A possible option, that would lend complexity to the system, would be to use a relay driver to drop banks of micro inverters and end up with one or two charging when the battery voltage is at absorb. It wouldn't be perfect, but a significant improvement. At 11:25 AM 10/26/2015, you wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Preppers - Fears sells perspective

Dana Wow, could not have said it better. Preppers are notoriously cheap, think they know it all and can power their homes / lives with a few panels and batteries. peter - Original Message - From: Dana To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 11:25 AM Subject: