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I already have three pv strings I to an inverter which makes good power. I'm trying to figure out how to add a dc input from an alternate source into a sol ark 15k. I was figuring on using one of the pv inputs some 24/7 input via a thermoelectric generator. Combining would be optimal if I could...

Probably stupid, but just spit balling here. Is there such a thing as a smart metered transfer switch that would be able to switch between two inputs based on most power being produced? For instance, solar string and wind turbine string. If wind is making power, switch to it. Once solar makes...

Interested in this as well. Have a 15k sol-ark I'd like use. I figure use a group combined in series and parallel depending on modules used. I have plenty of solar for the sunny days, but seriously lacking when the sun goes down. Already have batteries for short-term, but long term isn't viable...

So it looks like the TOU settings are causing the problem. I disabled the TOU settings and the genset fired up successfully 4 times today. I'll have to do some additional testing, but it sure seems like it's resolved.

Generator input.

I've verified all of the settings a few times and changed them a bunch. Last night, for testing purposes, I had gen charge checked, start % at 80 w/ charge Amps @ 110 (battery charge suggestion of 45-90A. 2x hooked onto bus bar). Under TOU, I had charge checked on all time slots. I also have...

I have my Generac Genset hooked up to my Sol-ark 15k using a 2 wire start. I wired my T1 wires to a 240 fused breaker and the N1 to a 120v breaker both in the load panel. The inverter starts and exercises the genset as expected. It also is able to start the generator whenever I click the GEN...

So I got this ironed out, and it appears to be working. That being said, as wired I think there is a resilience issue. If the util power goes out, the controller card will no longer be getting power. In that situation, the trickle charger and the oil heater both cease to function. Isn't that...

So no voltage on T1 port on generac ATS controller. I do have 120v on N1 and N2. Is it possible to splice T1 into N1 or N2 safely? Otherwise I likely need to add a breaker specifically for the T1 wire or replace the generac controller.

I wonder if I messed something up on the generac controller where it's connected to inside the ATS.

So I swapped the cables and at first I thought we were all good. For some reason, I'm getting a charger missing AC code now. Have to see what that could be from.

Going to have to give that a shot. Thanks for all the help and breaking it down like that. I owe you a few drinks if you ever make it up to NH!

So you basically made no changes to the Generac ATS controller and just ran another pair of wires to the generator for the 2 wire start from the inverter? Then ran the generator power output to the GEN lugs at the sol-ark? That would give me my service disconnect back as well.

Did you end up hooking up the oil and battery heater?

apologies...I was asking @Think About It

Planning on grabbing a new 15 A breaker for the box and running a 10A inline fuse back to the N! port. Hopefully that'll solve both. I did notice all three fuses sitting in the Generac ATS. Are you saying you have util and gen and you CAN utilize generator power? Or is that when the grid is...

If I had done it myself, it would be set up like yours. Makes a ton of sense to be able to bypass the solar and disco the util at will. So you are assuming when util goes down, the generator will become a viable source to the inverter? Did you solve the trickle charge problem to the genset...

I do use TOU settings to limit the amount of battery I consume before shutting them down. During spring through fall months, I'm hoping the PV power generated will let me consume and recharge the batteries daily. During winter months, I can't recharge them fast enough. I also enabled the Gen...

At this point, I'm not even sure. I've talked to a few electricians and they all have had something different to say. Initially, I thought the ATS worked, but then found the electrician tapped in to the util in side of the ATS. I realized the generator would cycle on, but would just sit there...

I was wondering the same thing. Not enough experience to know if that was possible though.

So i've contacted a few electricians and oddly enough, nobody is willing to work on connecting my 16Kw Generac Guardian to my Sol-ark 15k inverter. While I had my solar panels put on the roof, I had the generator moved from an ATS to the GEN input of the inverter. After that, the project was...

So any advice since I seem to have painted myself into a corner? Apparently, I need to look at the specs for my batteries too. My guess is selling the inverters that I have coming privately and buying new ones would be just as costly or more than splitting the main panel into two.

So I would have to create two electrical panels and half the load basically. Do people do that? I was reading somewhere else and it sounds like I have to call the power company (Eversource) to make sure I can do that. @timselectric Are you certain i can use both inverters to charge and manage...

So they won't work together to charge the batteries or power the electrical panel? What is the best route to go then? Different brand of all-on-one inverter rather than Growatt? Could I split the load from my current main panel into two panels and power them independently using the Growatts?

I just got into solar and waiting to install panels on my roof. My scope has change a few times, but now I want my batteries and solar to provide off grid type power for my home. I purchased 2x Growatt 12000t dvm inverters. I initially purchased one, but realized the 7k limitation wouldn't get...