Recent content by Markemac

Alright LifeP04 sounds like the way to go. I want to add batteries and be able to use solar when the power company shuts us down. my system is 13.4k 3 strings with micro inverters, so it will need AC coupling, which devices are the best and affordable, what exactly do i need? I watch a lot of...

What type of batteries are in older hybrid cars ? Are those cells useable?

Looking to add batteries toy solar a friend of a friend. Solar professional. Says nimh is best and all he will use. Opinions? Will has tested a lot of batteries, which are the best to purchase?

The picture in your signature, is that the outback skybox? Will that work with my system? I will try and figure out my consumption needs, I will search energy audits,

Hybrid inverter? Any suggestions?

My system is 13k or maybe it is 14k, I may need to add some more panels, There two 120v legs. So 240 What does frequency shift mean? The sunny island i need is a converter to take 120 ac from panels and change to dc to charge batteries ? Right? Then do I need something else (inverter) to run the...

Any suggestions on which, or how I would choose the sunny island inverter

Anyone have the answer. What do I need to add batteries

It is converted to Ac 120, 220 then sent to the grid, So I think I would need a converter/battery charger to change back to DC, then another inverter to change back to AC?

I have installed a solar system there are 36 panels with enphase ig7plus inverters, a enphase combiner box, What do I need to add batteries and maybe get to where I don't need the grid at least not much

What does that mean?

Do you have batteries?

Mine are iq7

There are several models of Enphase micro-inverter. Which are yours? Mine are iq7

What would it take to add a battery backup system?