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  • Micro inverters - NEP BDM 600 - max input with one panel

    These Micro inverters have the capability to have 2 panels on the input and a single output. What I am trying to figure out is can you use them with just one panel and cap off the other input. If so, what would be the max input that It could handle? The spec sheet states: Input “Recommended...
  • Consensus on Solar Edge inverters?

    I am curious to see if anybody feels strongly one way or another on the Solar Edge inverters. https://www.solarpanelstore.com/products/solaredge-storedge-se7600a-us Some of the online reviews are hit or miss with reliability/durability. Thanks Epp
  • UL listing and/or other certifications

    Hello all, I am hoping somebody might be able to clarify this for me. For a grid tied solar system, I have read that all components need to be UL listed. What I don’t quite understand is the term UL listed. Has that term become a catchall for all US certification laboratories(NRTLs) “NEC...
  • Panels in Series - effects of 1 dirty panel

    This might be a simple question, but if you don’t know the answer (like I don’t) it’s very complicated. :) I understand that when the panels are in series the voltage is Cumulative and the current is Constant. What I am not sure of is what happens if one of the panels in the middle of a string...
  • Comments on panels made by “First Solar”

    Does anyone have any comments good or bad about First Solar Series 6 solar panels? With a name like “first solar” I’m having some difficulties turning up useful search results. I’ve seen a group of these for sale, used, locally and was looking for any thoughts? Does anybody have any history...
  • Planning a 24.3 kW Grid Tied System, some help on some questions.

    Hello all, Being a novice at Solar, I have been reading and searching for info and answers on this site for the last month, thank you all who have asked and answered questions before me. I have learned so much but still have a way to go. I think I have a better idea of some questions to ask...
  • New from Georgetown Tx

    Hello all, I am new to solar and treading through the steep learning curve, this website has been an immense help to my education. I’ve been reading posts over the last two weeks and it amazes me the help and courteousness of the members here. Each time I think I have a question to post, a...
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