klieber
New Member
We recently bought a new house and are looking to install solar. I'm planning to DIY most of it, and am studying diligently. I can't figure out if what I want is possible, however, largely because I don't know the right terms to search for. I've already done a power audit and we're looking to install a 12kW PV system and a 30kWh battery backup. (Currently looking at EG4 components, but not finalized) What I'd like:
I did search and found this thread, which asks the same question, but he didn't get a clear answer.
So: Is this type of setup common and, if so, what is it called?
Also, for bonus points, will the EG4 18KPV hybrid inverter + EG4 batteries specifically work for this setup.
Thank you!
- PV + battery backup that will give us the ability to run off grid if we ever needed to, but would be grid tied otherwise.
- Uses battery for surge usage during peak hours (4-7 for us)
- Uses grid for surge usage during off peak hours
- Uses super off peak hours to charge the battery if needed (this is a nice to have, not a must have)
I did search and found this thread, which asks the same question, but he didn't get a clear answer.
So: Is this type of setup common and, if so, what is it called?
Also, for bonus points, will the EG4 18KPV hybrid inverter + EG4 batteries specifically work for this setup.
Thank you!