Manfred, I think it would all depend on which side of the transfer switch has the solar connected. I think it would be wise to keep it simple and leave the solar on the utility side of the transfer switch, and only use the generator when the utility power is down.
It would get pretty complicated to use both a generator and solar panels (but it might be fun to figure all that out!). ------------- Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 7:45 PM, MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So Dan, what happens when you have a solar system that feeds into the net. > Right now when the power goes out the solar setup stops putting out power > (no 60cps signal seen) so that anyone working on the net is safe. So what > happens if the power goes out and the generator comes on after the transfer > switch is thrown. Now the solar setup sees the 60cps on the wires > (supposing it's on the generator/house side of the switch) and starts > working again. Will the power output by the solar system be used first (my > guess is yes) and then if needed the generator ramps up from idle or will > the generator see the power from the solar and try to shut off completely. > Also If the solar setup puts out more power then is being used what happens > to the extra power? > > Confused yet? I sure am. > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
