Only during storms. Rest of the time it’s clam.If you have that much wind why not use wind generation instead of solar.
Only during storms. Rest of the time it’s clam.If you have that much wind why not use wind generation instead of solar.
@Solar GuppyWe deal with wind code being coastal south-west florida and design to 145 mph codes for roof mount every day. Look into IronRidge racking, it is listed / certified for high wind loads as are all listed solar panels. The system is easy to design with, they have online calculators and the footings are virtually leak proof design.
If you have that much wind why not use wind generation instead of solar.
I used the site before to try to figure this out. I called electric co-op and AHJ and was just bounced around with no answers. This is why I started focusing on ground mount
And maybe why the roof installer who also does solar did not even want to discuss it along with roof warranty.
I’m going to keep asking around here, just haven’t had much luck. The main use here will be for ESS, not selling because the co-op is well…ridiculous. Going with Radian 8048a due to well pump and low idle consumption and main purpose of this system is backup. Would love to do Solark but no one has yet to prove to me that it can easily handle 9000w surge without impacting other loads.
@Solar GuppyDon't overlook the electrical side and the need for UL9540 listed system
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If I’m not selling back to grid is that still a requirement. Was looking at radian and simliphi batteries which meet that requirement I believe but was not designing a solution for it since I will only draw from grid, never back out. I’ve gone back and forth on Outback vs XW Pro. Threw a dart one day and Outback won.
Answer:If you have that much wind why not use wind generation instead of solar.
It’s not constant but when storms roll in up here they are pretty wicked. I’ve tried a few expensive weather stations to track wind velocity but they get destroyed after a few storms. It’s not uncommon to get 120mpg gusts in the winter.
With lithium batteries that don’t care if they’re partial charged for long periods a single directional array (parallel with red line) is your best max potential of collection. The yellow lines could be the angles to extend your harvest day like up above or wherever- separate strings, separate controller for each.think between two areas (array by cabin deck) and another array between the two pine trees below service road, I can get suncoverage between
Was thinking about contacting him. The only metal roof that will last here is standing seam and that would cost $40k. Chose a GAF high wind certified single system with 50 year non-prorated warranty for $8k. The other 32k is now earmarked for solar .Contact someone like https://practicalpreppers.com/consultation/.. I don't think they'd have issue installing on that roof. If that roof keeps having to be replaced because of the weather I'd highly suggest using metal roofing next time.
Having known people dealing with those warranties I can tell you they do everything possible to find a way not to honor it it also needs to have been installed by someone who took the special training by GAF to be certified as a "Master Elite" contractor.with 50 year non-prorated warranty
There were certified contractor by GAF and for repair. Made sure i had that all up front. You all have me convinced the south side roof is the best way if I’m going to do this. Still worried about chimney shading for a few hours. The. Ext challenge is getting someone to do it. Again may give practical preppers a call. The company that installed roof will install solar (not on mine) only do enphase which is not what I want.Having known people dealing with those warranties I can tell you they do everything possible to find a way not to honor it it also needs to have been installed by someone who took the special training by GAF to be certified as a "Master Elite" contractor.