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    Enphase wiring and cables

    Take the online course at Enphase which allows you to be a certified installer for your own system. Took me 7 hours and was much easier than I anticipated The system will make much more sense after the course
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    Planning string layout - Enphase IQ8+ micro inverters - 385w panels

    Trying to make sure I get the right wiring layout for my system. I have 3 different areas on my roof but can have a maximum of 13 micro inverters on a string with these panels. So my question is do I combine panels on 2 different areas to make up the 13 on a string or do I keep each area...
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    Where do I Start I have a system.

    I am in pretty much the same boat as you are. Purchased a Enphase system that was installed but never activated. So I have all of the equipment and learning how to install it. First step I did was go and talk to the City Permit office and ask them what they needed. Then started reading a lot on...
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    Need some direction - Solar noob purchased new/used 15kW system

    So who does the Combiner communicate with? Do I monitor it on a app or website? Does the system need to me registered with Enphase at all?
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    Need some direction - Solar noob purchased new/used 15kW system

    Live in extreme South Texas and just purchased a used/new system ($4,500 for everything) and need some guidance. Was told that the system was installed but never activated due to the company that did the install went out of business. System consist of 39 - JA Solar 385w panels, 39 IQ8+ Enphase...
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    Allied Lithium 48v 30Ah

    Allied battery Can't figure out what size cells they would be using to make a 48v battery in the standard 12v auto battery format
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    Allied Lithium 48v 30Ah

    Wondering if anyone has any insight on how they are doing a 48v 30ah battery pack in the same size as a normal 12v battery. I know they started with 12v but have switched to 48v in parallel for golf carts instead of 12v in series. Trying to figure out what cells they would be using.
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