I hope this is the correct location to ask a question about the Enphase Enpower system. A few months ago my PV system was installed using 36 - 410 watt Jinko panels with IQ-7A micro-inverters and the IQ Combiner down the hill (125') at the ground mounted solar array.
I decided to add the Enphase Enpower system and contacted my panel installer but due to some California rules and his lack of knowledge I've ended up with the equipment 2x10K & 1 3K batteries, Smart Switch, cell modem, comms kit, and another 2nd IQ Combiner but no installer. Being a retired electrician I no problem except for the learning the unique needs/requirements of Enphase products.
(1) I don't see why they 'sold' me a second IQ combiner? I see no issue with setting up a 6 space service panel for the 3 x 20AMP breakers down at the array and move the IQ up to the battery area where the PV feed cable passes through the production CT and a 60AMP breaker, then onto the Smart Switch?
(2) I'm setting the system up as partial B/U with load panel continuing as service entrance so pretty simple. Bi g Question - If I go ahead and run grid power to the Smart Switch, connect the sub-panel (backup panel) and PV feed to the Smart Switch will it work? . . . or is there some software in the switch that needs to be configured or activated? At this point I'm not talking about turning the batteries on, just want to get the grid, PV, and sub-panel working together as they are now, but through the Smart Switch.
I'll probably have a couple more questions, but answers to these two would really help. I tried calling Enphase support a couple times but got tired of their on hold recording after 50 minutes.
Thank you and I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions, Steve
I decided to add the Enphase Enpower system and contacted my panel installer but due to some California rules and his lack of knowledge I've ended up with the equipment 2x10K & 1 3K batteries, Smart Switch, cell modem, comms kit, and another 2nd IQ Combiner but no installer. Being a retired electrician I no problem except for the learning the unique needs/requirements of Enphase products.
(1) I don't see why they 'sold' me a second IQ combiner? I see no issue with setting up a 6 space service panel for the 3 x 20AMP breakers down at the array and move the IQ up to the battery area where the PV feed cable passes through the production CT and a 60AMP breaker, then onto the Smart Switch?
(2) I'm setting the system up as partial B/U with load panel continuing as service entrance so pretty simple. Bi g Question - If I go ahead and run grid power to the Smart Switch, connect the sub-panel (backup panel) and PV feed to the Smart Switch will it work? . . . or is there some software in the switch that needs to be configured or activated? At this point I'm not talking about turning the batteries on, just want to get the grid, PV, and sub-panel working together as they are now, but through the Smart Switch.
I'll probably have a couple more questions, but answers to these two would really help. I tried calling Enphase support a couple times but got tired of their on hold recording after 50 minutes.
Thank you and I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions, Steve