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RE: Solar panel

Posted By Robert Edwards 06-23-2022 04:58 AM
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That is frustrating. Money wasted. I did not have to have a new meter physically installed, so I guess that saved time on that. The current meter was already capable of bi-directional metering, however it had to be "activated" in their computer system. 1 phone call was all it took. I strongly encourage ...

RE: SOL-ARK 1st install!

Posted By Robert Edwards 06-23-2022 04:54 AM
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First off, I in NO WAY implied or even hinted that his install was somehow inferior. I merely pointed that the dollar numbers were way different than the current typical price out in the market regarding Li batteries. Moving on from a comment that I should not have to be defending, if in fact the solid ...

RE: SOL-ARK 1st install!

Posted By Robert Edwards 06-22-2022 05:40 AM
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@william fitch My assumption based on this price is that they are not UL listed, meaning would he attempt to grid connect a utility will not allow it. Being off grid, that's completely fine and I would do the exact same thing, so it's not a knock to the install at all.​ There's tons of lipo batteries ...

RE: Net Metering Support and Legislation

Posted By Robert Edwards 05-04-2022 09:16 AM
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So, to follow up, I have talked on the phone with my co-op. Of course, they gave me the run-around saying that they cant possibly give me retail price for my buy-back rate because of all the extra prices and maintenance. They said the actual price just for someone to be "connected" to the grid should ...

RE: Net Metering Support and Legislation

Posted By Robert Edwards 04-27-2022 04:55 AM
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"One individual can have the same effect as loosing 10 customers" I'm not sure how you calculate this data. I have MINIMAL energy use during the day. I'm talking less than 400w most of the day consumed by my "load" unless my AC kicks on or fridge compressor kicks on for a few minutes, which means I ...

RE: Net Metering Support and Legislation

Posted By Robert Edwards 04-22-2022 05:03 AM
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A white paper on this would be fantastic to have to support my statements when I start meeting with all these people! ------------------------------ Robert Edwards b1edwards@bop.gov ------------------------------

RE: Net Metering Support and Legislation

Posted By Robert Edwards 04-22-2022 05:02 AM
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I'm in Georgia, it was in my first sentence, but with all I typed it probably got lost lol As far as fees, I think its just terminology. If you're paying for "distribution and for transmission" and I'm paying $30 connection fee, i think it's probably the same concept. I don't know how much your fee ...

RE: Net Metering Support and Legislation

Posted By Robert Edwards 04-21-2022 10:17 AM
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Be sure to read your agreement when you sign for your solar connection when it is all fully operational. Mine had in it 10kw max grid sell in the writing of the agreement. It didn't matter to me, my inverter can only handle 9,000w grid well which i was not aware of when i bought it. As far as paying ...

Net Metering Support and Legislation

Posted By Robert Edwards 04-20-2022 10:54 AM
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As a relatively new solar system owner, I want to be more involved in helping legislation pass to make solar more "Fair" in terms of true net metering in my state (Georgia). I am starting with my local energy co-op, and have started the process of meeting with the board of directors over the co-op. ...

RE: How to make your Home Energy Efficient: Part 1

Posted By Robert Edwards 03-14-2022 05:45 AM
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Here is some "Real World" Data. I have an emporia energy monitor, which is 16 mini CT's for individual circuits in my panel box and bigger CT's for the mains. For comparison to your homes energy use, my total consumption for the month was 1,323 kwh, that includes import from the grid, solar self-consumed ...

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-23-2022 06:23 AM
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@Daniel Eberhart ​"1. Have you tried turning up that 9400 number? My 12k Sol-Ark shows it can go to 11000. 2. Have you looked into "soft start" systems for your furnace. I have one on my water furnace system called intellistart. It reduces peak surge startup current. I'm guessing there are generic ones ...

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-23-2022 06:06 AM
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That sir, is something I will try...But I'm not sure I can adjust that. The "Charge" setting on that menu is specific to generator charge, not PV charge. I would have to play with that to find a setting. ------------------------------ Robert Edwards b1edwards@bop.gov ------------------------------

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-23-2022 06:05 AM
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Thanks for the link! I didn't have that information, so that is helpful. Rates in my area of: $0.097 import from power company + $35 connection fee + $7.50 "Solar" fee for "Bi-directional metering" + tax + fuel. You're at $50 before you import a single watt of energy from them, which means you have ...

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-18-2022 10:15 AM
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I understand what you are saying, but I don't have access to those models. I have no idea if I'm clipping hundreds of watts a day, or 10,000 wats a day from potential production. That's why I am asking the questions! I just know it's clipping and want to know if there is anything that can be done to ...

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-18-2022 08:21 AM
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Here are my settings: ------------------------------ Robert Edwards b1edwards@bop.gov ------------------------------

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-18-2022 08:17 AM
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@Ken Nadsady Maybe this will help. As far as the inverter, Even though I may not be able to squeeze much more juice from it right now, when my central heat kicks in, it spikes to just over 14kw. Now, my 12k can hold a 10 second surge up to 16kw, but in an off grid situation (This is really what I installed ...

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-18-2022 06:08 AM
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@Ken Nadsady yes, I knew my array was oversized, that was actually my choice. My inverter can actually only handle 13k max, and 32 panels worked out almost perfectly for that. ​What I wasn't aware of, is that the inverter limited me down to 9400w total AC. I thought I could sell 10kw back, and use the ...

RE: Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-18-2022 05:51 AM
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@william fitch I am sure it works that way. I'm still not sure WHY sol-ark designed it that way, but that's out of my control. From reading the specs, it seems their newer 15k inverter does not have those limits, so my hope is when those are released, my installed will find someone to buy my discounted ...

Maximizing PV to Inverter

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-16-2022 12:14 PM
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I have a new solar system, so this is my first few months of production. That being said, I did a lot of research before installing my system (I tried anyways, some of it doesn't make sense until you have a system installed), and I have a spreadsheet every month of exports from an emporia energy monitor ...

RE: Georgia Utility Rates for Excess PV Production

Posted By Robert Edwards 02-07-2022 07:12 AM
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I am not as well versed in the geothermal production, because it was not really an option where I live. "The annual load of this residence is 18,000 kWh. It is an all-electric home. A 12Kw PV system at this location will produce an estimated 17,000 kWh." While this may be true, that 18,000kWh is ...