Hey Folks,
Ive been using offgrid only solar + battery setups for trailer/campers so have some simple experience with small systems (400 AH + solar+ 3k inverter 12 v). Ive also used a sub panel generator setup to connect a 30 amp 240v split phase to, so have some basics down.
Ive had a hell of a time sifting through some of the terminology for a grid tied system. Ive read a bunch of lingo epressing the same thing, but then go on another forum thread and it gets explained another way.
What im trying to learn about: Grid tied systems that do not backfeed the grid, with emphasis on circuit breaker connection, rather than between the meter and load center or using an essential load sub panel. I want to start small, maybe a 30 amp, with maybe a 6k inverter and a small solar setup to suppliment the grid, then graduate to a bigger setup + battery storage.
Ive read very conflicting information about this type of connection, with terms such as zero net metering, power blending and a whole lot of other terms. Ive read that people dont trust zero export inverters with CTs as there are issues with backfeed, and that offgrid inverters are better, but dont provide information on how to incorporate that into the system.
I want to do the legwork and learn, so if folks have some specific videos/blogs/writeups for this, or if you can definitively let me know what i am asking for, that would be great. Ive searched a bunch of this site and unfortunately, where some of the confusion is coming from.
Ive been using offgrid only solar + battery setups for trailer/campers so have some simple experience with small systems (400 AH + solar+ 3k inverter 12 v). Ive also used a sub panel generator setup to connect a 30 amp 240v split phase to, so have some basics down.
Ive had a hell of a time sifting through some of the terminology for a grid tied system. Ive read a bunch of lingo epressing the same thing, but then go on another forum thread and it gets explained another way.
What im trying to learn about: Grid tied systems that do not backfeed the grid, with emphasis on circuit breaker connection, rather than between the meter and load center or using an essential load sub panel. I want to start small, maybe a 30 amp, with maybe a 6k inverter and a small solar setup to suppliment the grid, then graduate to a bigger setup + battery storage.
Ive read very conflicting information about this type of connection, with terms such as zero net metering, power blending and a whole lot of other terms. Ive read that people dont trust zero export inverters with CTs as there are issues with backfeed, and that offgrid inverters are better, but dont provide information on how to incorporate that into the system.
I want to do the legwork and learn, so if folks have some specific videos/blogs/writeups for this, or if you can definitively let me know what i am asking for, that would be great. Ive searched a bunch of this site and unfortunately, where some of the confusion is coming from.