*Forgot to mention the two 200A panels are located on opposite ends of the house. Two inverters required I assume *
Hello.. first post, still learning and trying to understand the options with two 200A panels (on opposite ends of the house)..
My main goal is reducing grid power. Not really motivated to net meter and export power (for now.. calculus changes as power rates go up). We just finished new construction and have 2 geneac transfer switches installed . One connected to propane generator with 500 gal inground tank. One transfer switch is available for solar power .. I don't fully understand how the dual transfer switches work in tandem with generator and solar inputs ..
My goal is maximize solar + battery back up to reduce grid supply for daily use .
I'm interested in the 18k and the 6000xp inverters. If 2 inverters are needed for two 200A panels, Would to make sense to go with the 6000Xp for one or both panels to save cost ? Or Would it make sense to have at least one 18k for future net metering? Which config is better value/function? Is mix and match common / acceptable?
EG4 Config Options:
1) two 18k .. good but is it worth the cost
2) one 18k (critical panel loads) one 6000xp (other panel)
3) two 6000xp, save upfront cost , no future exporting
Hello.. first post, still learning and trying to understand the options with two 200A panels (on opposite ends of the house)..
My main goal is reducing grid power. Not really motivated to net meter and export power (for now.. calculus changes as power rates go up). We just finished new construction and have 2 geneac transfer switches installed . One connected to propane generator with 500 gal inground tank. One transfer switch is available for solar power .. I don't fully understand how the dual transfer switches work in tandem with generator and solar inputs ..
My goal is maximize solar + battery back up to reduce grid supply for daily use .
I'm interested in the 18k and the 6000xp inverters. If 2 inverters are needed for two 200A panels, Would to make sense to go with the 6000Xp for one or both panels to save cost ? Or Would it make sense to have at least one 18k for future net metering? Which config is better value/function? Is mix and match common / acceptable?
EG4 Config Options:
1) two 18k .. good but is it worth the cost
2) one 18k (critical panel loads) one 6000xp (other panel)
3) two 6000xp, save upfront cost , no future exporting
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