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RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-07-2023 10:26 AM
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Super insulated housing. Sounds like something that has to be plugged in to be functional. I ruled that out a long time ago. In hot and humid central Texas, shading and ventilation works without a plug better than living in something built like an igloo cooler. But not many people agree with me on that ...

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Posted By lester germanio 07-07-2023 10:25 AM
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RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-07-2023 09:27 AM
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I think my problem mostly was that I was not in the target market. Numbers really do not work without the tax credit, even with a close to median income. Even less chance with a costly battery backup. The system to maximize the sales price requires the system to be designed around canceling out the utility ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-05-2023 10:42 AM
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KenThe systems were the size the installers wanted to sell to me. The installed battery add-on was about $16000. Just like you, they generally thought I didn't need the battery back up since the goal of solar energy is to lower the utility bill. The size of the system I am now describing is plan B. Basically ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-05-2023 10:16 AM
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The reason I got the $1300. EG4 all in one is because it is 6000watt, split phase, compatible with the EG4 battery, and was specifically designed to charge and manage batteries. Two wires coming in from the combiner box. Four wires coming in from a two pole 30 amp for the built in charger. Four wires ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-05-2023 09:09 AM
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I actually have a Xantrex GT3 utility interactive inverter that I got along with the Sharp panels that I bartered for. It is a 3000watt 240v output exterior model and it had been grid tied.

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-05-2023 08:19 AM
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The estimates i got were in the $45,000 to $50,000. range for a grid connected with battery backup system. Even with a $2500. rebate, I can't do that. I completely understand where all of you are coming from. And how all of you are coming up with the same solution. Lets say there is a chance that ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-03-2023 07:41 PM
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program 09 -- Grd -- solar energy feed to grid configuration -- feed to grid disable (default setting) -- Solar energy back feed to grid disable. THIS (ENABLE) SETTING IS NOT CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED STATES. Seems like I would need to change a default setting to back feed. I will make sure and check ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-03-2023 04:49 PM
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KenWe have a unique situation. We don't have a mortgage and we defer our property taxes. My wife buys the groceries and all I get to pay for is utilities and DIY projects. Saving money on my utility bill has never been a criteria for me on the system. My goal is to have some battery backup power when ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-03-2023 01:30 PM
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I had not seen the back feed capability. I need to figure out how not to let that happen. I have a 48v EMP shield. It is supposed to be good for lighting also. I don't know how or where to install it yet. I am guessing somewhere between the combiner box and the inverter. Do you know anything about ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-03-2023 11:14 AM
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EG4 6000EX 48HV off grid split all in one inverter and 3 - EG4 LL 48v batteries ------------------------------ lester germanio ------------------------------

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 07-03-2023 04:50 AM
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Thank you for the link. We are on the grid and currently grid dependent. I want to have an off the grid battery backup system for when the grid goes down. The inverter I bought does have a built in charger to top off the batteries from the grid but there will be no energy going back to the grid. We ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 06-30-2023 07:52 AM
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Ken, thank you for your input. I have to disagree with your reference to "low income families". From what I can find, more than fifty percent of Americans do not pay any income tax. Probably another ten to fifteen percent don't make enough money to pay income taxes to get the full solar tax credit. Probably ...

RE: Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 06-29-2023 04:47 PM
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I actually started out looking for a turn key system. Maybe three different estimates over a couple years. The difference between using a tax credit or not was about a net 200 to 300 a month. More if I suggested battery back up. II would make the argument that the 50% of American families who don't make ...

Solar energy -- observation from the outside

Posted By lester germanio 06-27-2023 10:25 AM
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It appears to me from telemarketers and from the on-line interface between potential solar energy clients and the solar energy industry that half of US homeowner are being left out. That half that do not pay income taxes. It also appears that finance companies have become the gatekeepers. Qualifying ...