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This is probably an ignorant question but does a FranklinWH battery provide any kind of optimized settings that could mitigate the brief power blip that occurs when there is a power grid outage and my power switches over to the battery? I've seen it switch over nearly instantaneous a couple of times but usually the power flickers long enough that clocks reset and computers/tvs restart etc. I'm assuming there's nothing to miyigate the switch-over time but I'm just looking to make the process as easy as I can on my appliances and electronics. My home's development has lots of outages, most are brief but there have been 12 since November.

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Got this quotation from Lumina - I am personally happing with the quote and all indications are that this quote is quite competitive. Any thoughts on this breakdown? I should qualify for the MD rebate, so my final price would be the Net System Total Cost in the quote. Also includes critter protection, 10 year leak warranty, and 30 year solar install warranty from a third party. Panels are SEG Solar YUKON N Series 440W, and the inverter is Enphase IQ8HC Microinverter. Critter guard is using solatrim from nixalite.

Hardware seems of premium quality, and i've heard good things about Lumina in terms of install quality. Any other considerations, comments - greatly appreciated!

100ah 51v dyness for 55k. Fair price po ba to?

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TLDR: why is it such a huge push to get monolithic systems on the roofs of houses vs offering stuff on the yard level? And never offering non-roof solutions by these soliciting companies.

I tend to DIY stuff and don't have any permanent solution. I'm on the verge of moving in the next few years so not looking to add such a system to my current house...

I would hire someone to do the paneling/adding battery system to where ever I move to. Why aren't yard/ground solar options more prevalent than they appear to be? I get it has more output on the roof..

It may work well for thousands of people putting it on their roof, that hadn't had a problem yet. It just seems stupid to me. I'm glad it works for you but it'll be tough to ever get me to that point unless the install makes sense and it's on a roof I'm willing to walk on.. (so single story).

I've seen solar fencing or putting it on a shed or other closer to ground level accessible places that wouldn't result in a catastrophic cost to maintain/repair/replace.. more DIY accessible at most ages.

If diminishing returns occur at roughly 80f.. why is it so much better to put on the roof in general.. Talking to salesperson is a lost cause with me

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I'm looking to add a battery to my current setup to maximize local solar consumption and provide backup during grid blackouts. Here is my current hardware:

• Rooftop solar array
• SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter
• SPAN Gen 1 Smart Panel (grid-tied)

What are the best battery options for this configuration? I've been looking closely at the Anker SOLIX E10, but I want to verify if it will work smoothly with my existing inverter and smart panel.

If the E10 is compatible, how should it be configured alongside the SolarEdge and SPAN equipment to ensure I capture maximum solar production and have a seamless transition during an outage?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

So in Ireland without jumping through hoops, the maximum amount of power you can export is 5kw, so inverters need to be limited to 5kw output, not just through software.

This means if you have a large array once you hit 5kw,your clipping.

I have heard of some inverters being able to output the max 5kw on the ac grid connection, while also charging power with the excess. This is definitely a help but once the battery is full this benefit stops.

What I'm wondering is if I had devices connected to the backed up output (which is also rated for 5kw) could the inverter put 5kw out to the grid and use the excess on a device on the backup port? (eg, car charger, water heater, air conditioner etc)

Botley West Solar Farm, which was first pitched in September 2022, has a target of being connected to the grid by autumn 2029.

So I was obviously stupidly expecting that I would get zero electrical bills after installing solar and a battery however I have forgotten about the controlled load. Just wanted to check that what I need to do is get a level 2 electrician to switch the water heater over to the main, install a timer so that I can pick the time it runs and then inform my electricity supplier that there is no use for the controlled load correct? Anyone got any idea of cost at all?

Hi all! I'm deciding on which inverter to upgrade to. I have a cheap 5kw inverter that was intended to be a temporary solution until I could get something better. Now I'm looking something in the 8kw range for the next 5-10 years.

The best I can get in my region with decent support are:

Deye SUN-8K-SG05LP1-EU-AM2-P (5 year warranty)

Solis Solar S6-EH1P8K-L-PLUS (10 year warranty)

Additional context:

I have a 10 kw battery (no external bms connection) that's used only during power outages

Small PV array (3.9kw, might add another string, but won't be near the limit of either inverter)

I won't be exporting to grid so I'd like to be able to use the solar I generate (power blending? which I think both can do)

I use solar assistant to monitor (seems like both are compatible)

I'm leaning toward the solis because it's $100 cheaper, has a longer warranty, and more flexible PV specs. Is there anything I'm overlooking that would make me consider the deye?

Hey Reddit Community :-),

I just relocated to Los Angeles from Miami and I'm looking to transition into the local Solar/Renewable energy market. I have a strong background in High-Ticket sales ($450k revenue in my last 6 months), but I'm finding the LA market a bit overwhelming to navigate.

I recently received an offer from a company that raised some major red flags: they have zero online presence/reviews, and they’re asking for a 1-year commitment and immediate licensing.

I would love some advice from the locals here:

1. What are the "Red Flags" I should watch out for in SoCal solar companies?
2. Are there specific "Boutique" or family-owned companies known for integrity and professional support?
3. I'm personally interested in Utility-scale/AgTech, but open to residential if the company is solid.

I’m not looking for a handout, just trying to avoid the "churn and burn" shops and find a professional team that values transparency and long-term results.

Any tips or warnings would be greatly appreciated!