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It’s in fact just a 14-30 outlet converted from the dryer outlet, we only has a gas dryer.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions and comments! I’m thrilled as a new guy here. I feel I fit in more in the DIY and attention to detail team but I only started the project on March to rush into NEM2 so I hired professionals. I will answer a few questions as I have to go. Will cover others...

Thank you everyone, these are all great suggestions! I really like the sliding idea!! Unfortunately I don't have the layout access and the installer refused to give it to me. But these are minor issues now. Yesterday I just found out our approval from PGE was for a much smaller sized system...

It seems SE5000 has a max input voltage of 480 per string, and each of my 360 panel has a voltage of 40.8. I thought that means I can only put 11 panels on one string? Never mind, from the picture it is clearly single string.

They used a 30A/40A double breaker on that slot that only has 30A wires.

Amazingly detailed suggestions, thank you! Based on what you said, I'd better wait after this raining season to do the DIY, just to make sure they didn't poke a hole on the roof. My App only shows the production tab, I don't have access to layout. I assume that is needed, but the installation...

it was the old design, they might have submitted that design before I signed the change order to 5kw on 03/29. However I checked the email, the submission receipt from PGE is on 03/31. If this receipt is automatically generated, then they are even more at fault.

It's better earth. They are not top notch, but they should be better than this. Also I don't know how we got through all the inspections and PTO with this...

They cut off my EV charging line during their installation. During the fix, they used an improper size breaker (40A vs 30A), and still haven't replaced it. When asked, the guy who installed didn't seems know this can be dangerous. Now when think about it, it does sound pretty terrible. Thanks...

Thanks Hedges! I do, and my system has been working for 2 months

I recently joined the CA solar installation trend and opted for the NEM2 with a 6.12kw SolarEdge system. After two months, I'm realizing I need more capacity. My wife and I have been working from home, and our system was based on past consumption. However, I've started commuting with an EV, and...

Well, my system is 5kw, they may already exported more than 3.8kw sometime in July. I feel my nem2 status is even in jeopardy

Thank you Bill! You just reminded me that I can just add 3 panels without replacing the inverter, it will likely still bring in some additional production. My question is since the system is installed by a contractor, I don't even know the string configuration, can I still do it without them...

Thank you for your suggestion. I attached a photo of my roof. The house is facing south and south west. I added a north arrow on the picture. Unfortunately our roof doesn’t have the best layout, so we used most spaces on south, east and west side. I can barely find 3 spots on the south side as...