Winger4647
New Member
I'm fairly new to this and have read a lot of discussions on this forum but I have not figured out what I need for my particular setup or to even what system to ask for if an "all in one" package style. So allow me to explain.
I have a 2800 sq ft passive home and my power consumption averages 600 to 800 watts per hour. I have an 7KW Generac standby Generator and transfer switch. Yes it is overkill and expensive to use.
At minimum I want to be able to run the home off a battery bank. I would like to stay connected to the grid but NOT sell power back to the utility. Keep the generator for backup in case the grid goes down or possibly to top off the batteries when needed. I would like the ability to program whether the grid, batteries or generator are the first source.
Not sure if I want to spring for solar right away but would like to have the ability to upgrade.
Am I looking for an off grid system? If I comprehended the information that I have read the EG-4 (and others) are capable (hybrids) of connecting all of this together including the grid?
I read information from the FloridaDesign Group that the inverter should be connected to the line side of the transfer switch but should not be capable of backfeeding more ampacity to the grid than their supply will handle. I HAVE TO ASSUME this would only be an issue with solar panels? With this connected in this fashion in a grid down situation the Generac transfer switch would not trip UNLESS I RAN OUT OF BATTERIES?
Appreciate any comments will help me ask better questions in the future.
I have a 2800 sq ft passive home and my power consumption averages 600 to 800 watts per hour. I have an 7KW Generac standby Generator and transfer switch. Yes it is overkill and expensive to use.
At minimum I want to be able to run the home off a battery bank. I would like to stay connected to the grid but NOT sell power back to the utility. Keep the generator for backup in case the grid goes down or possibly to top off the batteries when needed. I would like the ability to program whether the grid, batteries or generator are the first source.
Not sure if I want to spring for solar right away but would like to have the ability to upgrade.
Am I looking for an off grid system? If I comprehended the information that I have read the EG-4 (and others) are capable (hybrids) of connecting all of this together including the grid?
I read information from the FloridaDesign Group that the inverter should be connected to the line side of the transfer switch but should not be capable of backfeeding more ampacity to the grid than their supply will handle. I HAVE TO ASSUME this would only be an issue with solar panels? With this connected in this fashion in a grid down situation the Generac transfer switch would not trip UNLESS I RAN OUT OF BATTERIES?
Appreciate any comments will help me ask better questions in the future.