fxracer20v
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Hey all. I am new to this solar thing and was hoping I could get some recommendations on parts. I have been watching the good o'l Youtube and reading as much as possible. I thought I had my heart set on a Hybrid Inverter as I would like to have battery backup as well. I am not sure where I read it, I am not able to find it anymore, but I though I read that California requires me to use products that are on the CEC Approved list (https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/solar-equipment-lists). Does anyone know if this is true? I hope it isn't.
If it is, how can I build a system that is grid tied, but also can do 48v battery supplement/backup? IE: PV array, Inverter, batteries, Solar Charge Controller, etc. I would like to use the solar during the day, and what is not used, charge the batteries up and then after that fed back to the grid. I called one of the large companies that sell products and they said its not possible. They said I would have to build 2 separate systems and manually switch them if the power goes out. They also said the AIO Hybrid units are not reliable and are not as efficient.
If it is not true and I am able to use what I want, what AIO Hybrid Inverter do you all recommend?
I use roughly 400kwh per month or 12kwh every day. Nobody is home during the day on weekdays, and home about half the time on weekends (only 2 people live in the house). I have central AC that only comes on in the evenings when the house finally gets warm enough. I have everything else possible on NG. My house is only 800 sq/ft. My goal was to install 10 (ten) 440w panels on the roof. I truly feel this would be plenty for me to be 100% self sufficient and also sell some back at whatever pennies they will give me for it. I am also planning on building a 350sq/ft ADU over the next 6 months so hopefully this system will also power that as well. If not I can always add a few panels.
I really do not want to pay a company however many thousands of dollars for something I can do my myself. Sorry for the long rant. I am sure I have left things out. Please ask any questions.
Also for any of those that did do the DIY route that live in California or other states that require permits, did you use one of those online companies to have all the blue prints and drawings made? Or did you go to a local engineering company? Just trying to cover as much as possible Thanks!!!!
If it is, how can I build a system that is grid tied, but also can do 48v battery supplement/backup? IE: PV array, Inverter, batteries, Solar Charge Controller, etc. I would like to use the solar during the day, and what is not used, charge the batteries up and then after that fed back to the grid. I called one of the large companies that sell products and they said its not possible. They said I would have to build 2 separate systems and manually switch them if the power goes out. They also said the AIO Hybrid units are not reliable and are not as efficient.
If it is not true and I am able to use what I want, what AIO Hybrid Inverter do you all recommend?
I use roughly 400kwh per month or 12kwh every day. Nobody is home during the day on weekdays, and home about half the time on weekends (only 2 people live in the house). I have central AC that only comes on in the evenings when the house finally gets warm enough. I have everything else possible on NG. My house is only 800 sq/ft. My goal was to install 10 (ten) 440w panels on the roof. I truly feel this would be plenty for me to be 100% self sufficient and also sell some back at whatever pennies they will give me for it. I am also planning on building a 350sq/ft ADU over the next 6 months so hopefully this system will also power that as well. If not I can always add a few panels.
I really do not want to pay a company however many thousands of dollars for something I can do my myself. Sorry for the long rant. I am sure I have left things out. Please ask any questions.
Also for any of those that did do the DIY route that live in California or other states that require permits, did you use one of those online companies to have all the blue prints and drawings made? Or did you go to a local engineering company? Just trying to cover as much as possible Thanks!!!!
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