bertiojones
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Documenting my trials and tribulations with DIY'ing an approved on-grid build with battery backup.
I will be showing all my costs and hang ups. Hope it helps the next guy.
Of course if anyone sees any egregious issues or has recommendations before certain equipment is purchased don't be afraid to chime in.
Goal is to be as self sufficient as possible.
Local Utility only provides 4.5 cents per kWh buyback so using them as a battery with Grid-Tie only does not make financial sense.
Using them as a peak load provider over the inverters spike capacity temporarily does make sense.
Will be using a Hybrid Inverter with CT's and battery backup.
Planned Specs:
Sol-Ark 12
22x Solarever 445 Watt Panels
30 kWh of battery backup (Will be installing after system is signed off on by AHJ. Not sure on make/model etc)
IronRidge Knockout Tile
IMO DC Disconnects and AC Disconnect
I will be showing all my costs and hang ups. Hope it helps the next guy.
Of course if anyone sees any egregious issues or has recommendations before certain equipment is purchased don't be afraid to chime in.
Goal is to be as self sufficient as possible.
Local Utility only provides 4.5 cents per kWh buyback so using them as a battery with Grid-Tie only does not make financial sense.
Using them as a peak load provider over the inverters spike capacity temporarily does make sense.
Will be using a Hybrid Inverter with CT's and battery backup.
Planned Specs:
Sol-Ark 12
22x Solarever 445 Watt Panels
30 kWh of battery backup (Will be installing after system is signed off on by AHJ. Not sure on make/model etc)
IronRidge Knockout Tile
IMO DC Disconnects and AC Disconnect