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    Enphase's Envoy, my experience

    Before I tell about my issues, I want to be very clear about my Enphase opinion. My system was installed last September, activated in October and consists of 28 400W Canadian panels mated with Enphase's IQ8A inverters. So far I am very pleased with this match and have seen 350-360W of AC power...
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    Why batteries???

    Massachusetts has a great deal (I understand) for installing a battery with solar installations. I question why anybody would even consider adding one when for the cost of a battery plus the electronics you could have a damned good diesel generator installed. Those who enjoy gas for heating and...
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    Enphase IQ8 inverter and clipping considerations

    Suggestion: Use higher output power inverters with higher wattage panels! I have a new system that became operational less than two weeks ago. The major components consist of 28 Canadian 400W (CSY-400MS) solar panels along with IQ8A inverters. So far I am excited with my system's performance...
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    1st day's new system production

    Anticipation ended yesterday when my power provider told me that I would have my ''Approval to Operate" today and sure enough, I had that needed approval around 8:15AM this morning. Eversource here in Massachusetts installs a separate meter to record production and by day's end it recorded about...
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    Line side solar connections

    My solar system is scheduled for September 5th-7th and at the moment with a load side connection. This sort of %$#& me off and I am bitching to get that changed to a line side. Of course I expect my major obstacle to be my electric provider, Eversource in Massachusetts. OK sure, I can...
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