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"connected in high voltage DC configurations (1,075.2V~1,363.2V)" Oof. What inverter can I use for that ;)

Here in Ontario, the rule is 1m spacing between ESS units/batteries, OR as per manufacture's installation instructions. So even here, we'd have to space it out 12" then, even though it was tested closer together and is safe that way. I'm not sure if I'd be buying these at some point, but for...

I wonder how the internal shunts would work in terms of calculating correct SOC in this case. Say you pull 100A, it'd only be roughly 1.6A per battery if you had 64 in parallel. But that's ~5.2kW, which is way above the average draw I'd imagine. Say your average draw in your house is 500W, you'd...

We are stuck in the stone ages it seems. They seem more lenient on grid tied systems without battery storage. We have many companies that will happily install expensive grid tied systems, although I don't think they pay much to sell back anymore.

It means 23m above grade, and nothing below grade. Although it reads that you can apply for a variance if you have a 9540 certified installation. I'm guessing the 23m limit is to prevent installation in high rises where it's harder to get fire equipment to those upper levels. Like Ontario, it...

These are now $6800 CAD If you compare it with the EG4 Power Pro, those are $4049 USD, but on sale for $3799 USD currently Those USD prices are equal to $5,154-$5493 CAD currently So per battery, the moose one seems to be $1307-$1646 CAD more than the Power Pro. That's quite the extra cost for...

That roof looks fairly steep. Ours won't be quite that steep, more of a normal house pitch. And shingles so it won't be slippery. I have some other large panels on an outdoor "catio" and I got them up there relatively easily(65lbs each I think). Although it's not as high. I'll definitely...

For sure. These ones are almost 70lb each and 7.5 feet long :LOL:

I mean the 570W per panel is the PMax without the boost from the rear cells. With the boost from the rear cells it's 599+W it says. I'll definitely look into other options for panels. I don't think I'd have enough room on the roof or property to fit an entire pallet of panels unfortunately...

What do you all think of these panels for roof mounting? https://solarpowerstore.ca/products/maple-leaf-solar-all-black-bifacial-solar-panel-570w I realize being on a roof that the bifacial aspect will pretty much be useless but for 48c/W it seems like the best deal around in Canada at the...

Again, it may be different in the USA, but the original post is about Ontario Canada. From what I see, the CEC is adopted by all provinces and territories https://canada.ul.com/codeauthorities/codeauthoritiesincanada/#:~:text=Electrical%20Codes,(CEC)%2C%20Part%20I.

This thread is for Canada originally, and I don't know about the states and the various applications of NEC. In the CEC(Canadian Electrical Code), there are requirements for these systems. If you do happen to have a fire and had an unpermitted installation of any kind and some or all of the...

It's a bit surprising that insurance companies don't have a problem with these DIY batteries, given that the electrical code requires UL9540. Your last statement is probably true that DIY LFP batteries are safer than the cheap LiPo batteries that you buy off of amazon and elsewhere. However...

Fair enough. My small system is technically not legal either but it’s quite small and more for backup emergency power at this point. This LXP6K just seems very attractive in terms of features for the price but I’m trying to figure out what people will be using them for when we have such strict...

Thanks. I'm just trying to figure out why someone would buy this in Canada when it seems like you can't really use it legally, except for maybe putting it in an uninhabited out building, with heated batteries or something.