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Mr Baker Makarem

Bakertech LLC

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Bakertech LLC
FL 33576
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What's up with PV modules warranty proccess?

Posted By Baker Makarem 04-22-2026 06:25 AM
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Good day everyone. I am working on an article related to the untold side of warranty claim on PV modules. My experience has not been the best when it comes to PV modules failing after 2+ years. (Real scenario) Manufacturer X process: You sign up to their website as a installer or service provider. ...

RE: Transformers: the grid's Achilles Heel (Solar Noon Tuesday)

Posted By Baker Makarem 04-18-2026 05:45 AM
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That was fair, It was a necessary upgrade indeed. Here I found the issue about Tx upgrade in communities where several houses have solar, and some of them the PV size is higher than initial installation, as they were adding more PV down the road without notifying the utility. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Transformers: the grid's Achilles Heel (Solar Noon Tuesday)

Posted By Baker Makarem 04-16-2026 07:15 AM
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Transformer are becoming a focal point nowadays, even in the utility scale solar. Dennis is right in how utilities consider the back-feed. For example, if there is a transformer serving several house and these houses have solar, then the sum of all PV should not exceed 90% capacity of the transformer. ...

RE: 2026 NEC changes: What's new for solar installers? (Solar Noon Tuesday)

Posted By Baker Makarem 03-12-2026 08:27 AM
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I believe the MC4 compatibility story will eventually come to an end, as Staubli (MC4 manufacturer) does not allow any other brand to connect to their connectors, plus they only allow to use their own tools to build this connectors and other clauses for their warranty including storage. Imagine when ...

RE: 2026 NEC changes: What's new for solar installers? (Solar Noon Tuesday)

Posted By Baker Makarem 03-12-2026 08:10 AM
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300.4(c) is kind of gray area because I am not sure if the wording "such as overheating, fire damage, corrosive influences, or water..." are the only scenarios that it will require the replacement of the wiring method. ------------------------------ Baker Makarem ------------------------------

RE: What's new in solar batteries in 2026? (Solar Noon Tuesday)

Posted By Baker Makarem 02-12-2026 09:22 AM
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I read the SB 849, there is a catch there because they define Solar Project as : "Solar project", a group of photovoltaic interconnected solar panels or arrays that convert sunlight into electricity for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sales of generated electricity, including all on-site ...

RE: hi brilliant community

Posted By Baker Makarem 02-02-2026 11:38 AM
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baker.makarem@gmail.com. Best. ------------------------------ Baker Makarem ------------------------------

RE: hi brilliant community

Posted By Baker Makarem 02-02-2026 05:57 AM
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Hi Henry. It will depend on your jurisdiction. Start with the state regulation and the codes that they use. For example, IBC, NEC, IFC, etc.(pay attention to the code cycle). There are many suppliers in the industry, for example Soligent, Greentech, Gexpro, City Electric, etc. Check what is local ...

RE: From Amish to Virtual Utilities, wide ranging solar discussion (Solar Noon Tuesday)

Posted By Baker Makarem 12-11-2025 12:44 PM
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Topic about Data centers: So far what I know is if the area is unregulated, then there is incentive to a Power Plant to sell its generation to data centers, which it will lead to a reduction in Power Plant bidding and increase in electric cost. About the blackout, we will have to wait and see as the ...

RE: Join the ASES Divisions Leadership Team! Apply by 11/10

Posted By Baker Makarem 10-02-2025 05:02 AM
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Hi Ella Could you share the responsibilities and the scope of each department? You can send them in a private message. Best ------------------------------ Baker Makarem ------------------------------

RE: CONSULTANT FOR PROJET IN AFRICA (DRC) Remote work

Posted By Baker Makarem 09-29-2025 11:01 AM
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Hi Peter I am NABCEP ESIP, PVIP and PVSI. You can reach out to me via email: services@bakertechusa.com Best ------------------------------ Baker Makarem ------------------------------

RE: Solar Noon Tuesday - Enphase vs SolarEdge vs Tesla: Battle of the Inverters

Posted By Baker Makarem 09-29-2025 10:36 AM
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Indeed, Solaredge lost reputation and they are trying to regain by providing better pricing, which it is the same as Tesla, but recently Tesla inverters are also showing same behavior of Solaredge, such as failure before commissioning and a not helpful tech support. Enphase is more reliable than the ...

RE: Should ASES be educating more about efficiency-first building strategies?

Posted By Baker Makarem 09-29-2025 07:36 AM
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I agree on this. Reaching net 0 is difficult nowadays, but eventually we will get closer with Load management systems for homes, Power Control Systems (PCS) that will help use our energy efficiently. My perspective of PV in a grid tied scenario is not how much you export, is how much you have self consumed ...

RE: Construction Safety Considerations While Working on PV Systems

Posted By Baker Makarem 09-29-2025 07:20 AM
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Good day Just completed today. Best. ------------------------------ Baker Makarem ------------------------------

RE: Electricity storage

Posted By Baker Makarem 08-17-2021 03:38 PM
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The model from your solar guy has more capacity at C10. before considering quality you have to check if you are not allowing more than 50% discharge your battery bank, or maybe one of them went bad and affected the rest of the batteries in the bank, or not properly charged. Lithium-ion is much expensive ...

RE: Sol-Ark compared to SMA

Posted By Baker Makarem 08-11-2021 08:30 PM
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Both systems work with Zero Export, Each one has their own prices. SolArk has their zero export option but i think it is not yet certified, you will need to contact them. SMA as well has their zero export option. Now comes the tricky part. SolArk everything is included in one inverter It Works with ...