Re: [RE-wrenches] Morningstar relay driver configuration help
Sorry, bad terminology on my part. I was wishing for software that could do more than set the relay driver to respond to programmed parameters. If a training application could instruct the human on a wide range of end results, relay driver action that would be appropriate for each one, and the action of external components which would help meet those results, etc...that's more of what I was wishing for. Jolliness, Mick Abraham, Proprietor www.abrahamsolar.com Voice: 970-731-4675 On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 1:53 AM, Hugh h...@scoraigwind.co.uk wrote: At 10:30 -0600 13/4/11, Mick Abraham wrote: I wish that M-star had some wizard type Windows software that could lead one through the setup. The wizard is the only way I know of for setting it up. I use 'MS view' and choose the relay driver wizard. I see they have a new edition out last month so I will download and try that. http://www.morningstarcorp.com/en/support/item.cfm?ItemId=400 Seems pretty self-explanatory to me but the manual is there for reference too. I did not know that there was any other way to set them up. -- Hugh Piggott Scoraig http://www.scoraigwind.co.uk ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric
HI All, I saw a company, german if memory serves, that makes solar electric modules and solar thermal panels that are the same size and shape. I have a client that really wants them to integrate. Anybody know which company this is or maybe there are many? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric
Hey Jay, Think it might be the Schuco MPE/MP 02 model: http://www.schueco.com/web/us/commercial/solarstrom_und_waerme/products/photovoltaic_systems/pv_modules/Schueco_MPE_modules_in_the_MP02_series Brian On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: HI All, I saw a company, german if memory serves, that makes solar electric modules and solar thermal panels that are the same size and shape. I have a client that really wants them to integrate. Anybody know which company this is or maybe there are many? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Brian Mehalic NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ R031508-59 PV Curriculum Developer and Instructor Solar Energy International Carbondale, CO 81623 http://www.solarenergy.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Tall L-feet
YamahaGenerators.com EF2400iS-HC - Premium Inverter Generators - Wrenches after a brief search of roof-mount www sites I was not able to find a taller aluminum L-foot than the standard 3 inch tall style. I recall that Unirac makes a double wide one but about 2 inches taller would do the trick. Thanks as always Jim Duncan North Texas Renewable Energy NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer No.031310-57 TECL 27398 nt...@1scom.net 817.917.0527 www.ntrei.com attachment: North Texas Renewable Energy Inc.vcf___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Tall L-feet
Jim: Direct power makes a bent tall foot. This item is made from flat aluminum stock that has been bent. I have avoided them because an extruded foot seems stronger than one made from bent metal. This item may work for you, however. See page 8 of this catalog: http://www.dpwsolar.com/pdf/lit/SL-ML-1034-2P_DPWPwerRailCat.pdf William Miller At 11:24 AM 4/14/2011, you wrote: Wrenches after a brief search of roof-mount www sites I was not able to find a taller aluminum L-foot than the standard 3 inch tall style. I recall that Unirac makes a double wide one but about 2 inches taller would do the trick. Thanks as always Jim Duncan ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries
Can anyone tell me if batteries are covered by the federal tax credit? Thanks. Jonathan Hill, senior system design engineerSierra Solar Systems563C Idaho Maryland RoadGrass Valley, CA 95945Celebrating our 30th year in solar!tech info and foreign orders:(530) 273-6754order line: (888) ON-SOLAR (US only)FAX:(530) 273-1760e-mail:mailto:solar...@sierrasolar.comworld wide web:http://www.sierrasolar.comCheck out our 2 minute video at:http://www.sierrasolar.com/articles.php?article_id=42 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Tall L-feet
Jim, Ecofasteners makes a variety of feet attachments. At one point they made up to 6 feet. Worth a shot if your looking for prefab. http://www.ecofastensolar.com/ Doug Wells The Solar Specialists www.thesolarspecialists.com 802-498-5856 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries
Qualified solar electric property is defined as: (2) Qualified solar electric property expenditure The term qualified solar electric property expenditure means an expenditure for property which uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer. In the case of a system with PV, charge controllers, a hybrid inverter that is grid interactive and uses a battery, the battery is integral to and required for the system to work. In that case, yes - it's a part of the solar energy system that is required to generate electricity for use in the dwelling unit. The batter is no less integral to the system than the inverter, which also qualifies. From what I understand, the tax credit includes all hardware and labor up to the point of interconnection. None of the house A/C wiring including the main distribution panel and branch circuit wiring would qualify. I know SEIA put out an FAQ about tax credits, but I'm not sure if it has a definition clarification. Maybe check DSIRE.org. Now if you are asking about batteries themselves with no solar energy, I think the answer would be no. However, I'm not clear on whether replacement batteries for an existing solar energy system would qualify (or a replacement inverter for that matter). Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hill Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:44 PM To: RE-wrenches RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries Can anyone tell me if batteries are covered by the federal tax credit? Thanks. Jonathan Hill, senior system design engineer Sierra Solar Systems 563C Idaho Maryland Road Grass Valley, CA 95945 Celebrating our 30th year in solar! tech info and foreign orders: (530) 273-6754 order line: (888) ON-SOLAR (US only) FAX: (530) 273-1760 e-mail: mailto:solar...@sierrasolar.com world wide web: http://www.sierrasolar.com Check out our 2 minute video at: http://www.sierrasolar.com/articles.php?article_id=42 image001.png___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries
All my OG clients have taken the 30% fed and no issues here. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988 Do not ever believe anything, but seriously trust through action. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hill Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:44 PM To: RE-wrenches RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries Can anyone tell me if batteries are covered by the federal tax credit? Thanks. Jonathan Hill, senior system design engineer Sierra Solar Systems 563C Idaho Maryland Road Grass Valley, CA 95945 Celebrating our 30th year in solar! tech info and foreign orders: (530) 273-6754 order line: (888) ON-SOLAR (US only) FAX: (530) 273-1760 e-mail: mailto:solar...@sierrasolar.com world wide web: http://www.sierrasolar.com Check out our 2 minute video at: http://www.sierrasolar.com/articles.php?article_id=42 image001.png___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries
A commercial customer of ours, who is an attorney, investigated this at length with the IRS because he was pursuing the 30% in form of a grant. The wording he got back was that if the batteries were 100% charged by solar then yes. So if you can prove that the PV generates more annual energy than that needed to charge and keep the batteries charged, that battery charging is the priority, and only excess energy is sent to other loads and the grid, then maybe that's compliant? At this point I think I'm supposed to say that I'm an engineer and not qualified to be giving tax advice. Hope this helps some. Jeff Irish, PE Hudson Valley Clean Energy and Adirondack Solar From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:06 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries All my OG clients have taken the 30% fed and no issues here. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988 Do not ever believe anything, but seriously trust through action. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hill Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:44 PM To: RE-wrenches RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries Can anyone tell me if batteries are covered by the federal tax credit? Thanks. Jonathan Hill, senior system design engineer Sierra Solar Systems 563C Idaho Maryland Road Grass Valley, CA 95945 Celebrating our 30th year in solar! tech info and foreign orders: (530) 273-6754 order line: (888) ON-SOLAR (US only) FAX: (530) 273-1760 e-mail: mailto:solar...@sierrasolar.com world wide web: http://www.sierrasolar.com Check out our 2 minute video at: http://www.sierrasolar.com/articles.php?article_id=42 [cid:677025320@14042011-0FB1] inline: image001.png___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Tar and Gravel Roof Moint
Anyone have experience mounting a tilt up array over a tar and gravel roof? Weatherproofing, best practices for finding rafters, type of standoffs etc. The residential roof in question has over 3 of tar (!) so im thinking 6 stanchion to tilt legs. Any ideas or lessons learned would be helpful. Thanks, Eric Thomas Solar Epiphany Seattle NABCEP Certified PV WA Electrical Contractor SOLAREL911NR ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries
We have about a dozen battery based systems that the clients have taken advantage of the 30% Fed. Tax Credit. They haven't had any response that would indicate a problem. Daryl DeJoy NABCEP Certified PV installer Penobscot Solar Design A commercial customer of ours, who is an attorney, investigated this at length with the IRS because he was pursuing the 30% in form of a grant. The wording he got back was that if the batteries were 100% charged by solar then yes. So if you can prove that the PV generates more annual energy than that needed to charge and keep the batteries charged, that battery charging is the priority, and only excess energy is sent to other loads and the grid, then maybe that's compliant? At this point I think I'm supposed to say that I'm an engineer and not qualified to be giving tax advice. Hope this helps some. Jeff Irish, PE Hudson Valley Clean Energy and Adirondack Solar From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:06 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries All my OG clients have taken the 30% fed and no issues here. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988 Do not ever believe anything, but seriously trust through action. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hill Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:44 PM To: RE-wrenches RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] tax credit on batteries Can anyone tell me if batteries are covered by the federal tax credit? Thanks. Jonathan Hill, senior system design engineer Sierra Solar Systems 563C Idaho Maryland Road Grass Valley, CA 95945 Celebrating our 30th year in solar! tech info and foreign orders: (530) 273-6754 order line: (888) ON-SOLAR (US only) FAX: (530) 273-1760 e-mail: mailto:solar...@sierrasolar.com world wide web: http://www.sierrasolar.com Check out our 2 minute video at: http://www.sierrasolar.com/articles.php?article_id=42 [cid:677025320@14042011-0FB1] ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Enphase and battery charging?
Hi Wrenches, Has anyone set up an Enphase inverter system to provide battery charging? E.G. the Enphase output fed into the AC-In on an Outback or Magnum? Have a customer with a 2.5kw system that wants to enable his system in the event of a prolonged grid outage. I understand the Enphase needs a grid signal to operate so is there a way to achieve that or is that like perpetual motion ;) Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Tar and Gravel Roof Mount
Eric: Yeah, hire a roofer! Actually, 6 DPW Power posts, Oatey flashings and this procedure: http://millersolar.com/practices/Technical_Procedures/Flat_Overlay/flat_overlay.html Works with roll and gravel roofs. Good luck, William Miller At 02:08 PM 4/14/2011, you wrote: Anyone have experience mounting a tilt up array over a tar and gravel roof? Weatherproofing, best practices for finding rafters, type of standoffs etc. The residential roof in question has over 3 of tar (!) so im thinking 6 stanchion to tilt legs. Any ideas or lessons learned would be helpful. Thanks, Eric Thomas Solar Epiphany Seattle NABCEP Certified PV WA Electrical Contractor SOLAREL911NR ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3563 - Release Date: 04/10/11 William Miller Miller Solar Voice :805-438-5600 email: will...@millersolar.com http://millersolar.com License No. C-10-773985 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric
Hi Brian, thanks, I couldn't find anything at this link? j On Apr 14, 2011, at 8:39 AM, Brian Mehalic wrote: Hey Jay, Think it might be the Schuco MPE/MP 02 model: http://www.schueco.com/web/us/commercial/solarstrom_und_waerme/products/photovoltaic_systems/pv_modules/Schueco_MPE_modules_in_the_MP02_series Brian On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: HI All, I saw a company, german if memory serves, that makes solar electric modules and solar thermal panels that are the same size and shape. I have a client that really wants them to integrate. Anybody know which company this is or maybe there are many? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Brian Mehalic NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ R031508-59 PV Curriculum Developer and Instructor Solar Energy International Carbondale, CO 81623 http://www.solarenergy.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric
Jay, A module that was shown at Intersolar last year: HybridModul Wiosun PV-Therm www.wiosun.de manufactured by Solarzentrum Allgau www.sza-pv.de They have SRCC certification, but not sure they are actually importing yet. If you have trouble finding contact info contact me off-list. Regards, Antony Tersol ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric
I don't see it there either. You may have to call them Vaporware?? Brian T From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 4:40 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric Hi Brian, thanks, I couldn't find anything at this link? j On Apr 14, 2011, at 8:39 AM, Brian Mehalic wrote: Hey Jay, Think it might be the Schuco MPE/MP 02 model: http://www.schueco.com/web/us/commercial/solarstrom_und_waerme/products/photovoltaic_systems/pv_modules/Schueco_MPE_modules_in_the_MP02_series Brian On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.commailto:j...@asis.com wrote: HI All, I saw a company, german if memory serves, that makes solar electric modules and solar thermal panels that are the same size and shape. I have a client that really wants them to integrate. Anybody know which company this is or maybe there are many? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgmailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmhttp://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.orghttp://www.members.re-wrenches.org/ -- Brian Mehalic NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer(tm) R031508-59 PV Curriculum Developer and Instructor Solar Energy International Carbondale, CO 81623 http://www.solarenergy.orghttp://www.solarenergy.org/ ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgmailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric
Try this: www.schuco-us.com The phone number at the Union City, CA branch is: 510 477 0500 Jolliness, Mick Abraham, Proprietor www.abrahamsolar.com Voice: 970-731-4675 On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Brian Teitelbaum bteitelb...@aeesolar.comwrote: I don’t see it there either. You may have to call them Vaporware?? Brian T *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *jay peltz *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2011 4:40 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] solar thermal/electric Hi Brian, thanks, I couldn't find anything at this link? j On Apr 14, 2011, at 8:39 AM, Brian Mehalic wrote: Hey Jay, Think it might be the Schuco MPE/MP 02 model: http://www.schueco.com/web/us/commercial/solarstrom_und_waerme/products/photovoltaic_systems/pv_modules/Schueco_MPE_modules_in_the_MP02_series Brian On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: HI All, I saw a company, german if memory serves, that makes solar electric modules and solar thermal panels that are the same size and shape. I have a client that really wants them to integrate. Anybody know which company this is or maybe there are many? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Brian Mehalic NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ R031508-59 PV Curriculum Developer and Instructor Solar Energy International Carbondale, CO 81623 http://www.solarenergy.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Heavy Duty Modules?
Hi Todd, I concur with your conclusion’s as we do mount on poles some as high as 15’ to bottom of modules depending on average winter snow pack, here in the Sierra around Truckee. We do have one client with taller pole mounts but he’s out of the ordinary. Sincerely, Chris Worcester Solar Wind Works NABCEP Certified PV Installer Phone: 530-582-4503 Fax: 530-582-4603 http://www.solarwindworks.com/ www.solarwindworks.com mailto:ch...@solarwindworks.com ch...@solarwindworks.com Proven Energy Solutions From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of toddc...@finestplanet.com Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:10 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Heavy Duty Modules? Hi Doug, I had a customer's roof mount system break modules this spring after yet another record Mount Shasta snow event. This one brought 8' in 10 days. The situation here was 15 Evergreen 190 watt modules (rated for 80#/sq ft), on a DPW power rail mount, on a 6/12 pitch, comp roof. Ice dams were not removed so the bottom edge of 5 module's frames were peeled off the glass... without the frame's support, 2 of the module's glass broke. Evergreen did not warranty the damage. From Evergreen: The observed damage is attributable to weather related effects, not manufacturing or workmanship issues with the panels. You are correct, we do guarantee our panels for up to 80 pounds / sq. ft. However, that is for a uniform load. The installation manual, page 3 (attached), has the following warning: The maximum permissible loads apply to uniformly distributed wind or snow loading. Care should be taken to avoid mounting panels in areas that are prone to drifting snow, icicle and/or ice dam formation. I have come to the conclusion that the only real way to mount PV modules in heavy snow country is on a pole mount with a steep winter angle and enough ground clearance (minimum 6' from the bottom edge of the array to the ground) to allow the snow to keep sliding off the array all winter. A roof mount might still work, but it would need to be greater than ~8/12 pitch (not so good for summer production) and accessible to manual snow removal in those critical situations like we had here a couple of weeks ago. One of my most difficult challenges is trying to design my installations to mitigate winter snow damage. I realize very few list members have to deal with these kinds of severe conditions, but any feedback on my empirical conclusions would be welcome. Todd On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:44am, Doug Wells dwe...@thesolarspecialists.com said: Wrenches, Can anyone recommend a panel that is built with more strength or ability to handle greater load. I am installing on a shallow pitched roof and am concerned about snow build up in this particular location. I know you guys out in the Sierra's get a lot more snow than we do. What modules are up to the challenge? Are there any new military spec modules like the old MSX 120's? Any experience or guidance is appreciated. Doug Wells Morrisville, VT 05661 NABCEP Certified PV Vermont Solar Partner The Solar Specialists www.thesolarspecialists.com 802-498-5856 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and battery charging?
I have done it with both Magnum 4024AE and with Outback GVFX 3524 it worked just fine, The problem I have had is when the power that is AC coupled power gets to high the Grid tie inverter kicks off, it has been sujested the frequency shifts. If you want to do 2.5 kW then you would want about 5kW of inverter. Either two outbacks, or two Magnum 4024 PAE BTW other wrenches have said this is a violation of Enphase warrentee. Darryl From: RM You solarea...@solareagle.com To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Thu, April 14, 2011 5:56:20 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and battery charging? Hi Wrenches, Has anyone set up an Enphase inverter system to provide battery charging? E.G. the Enphase output fed into the AC-In on an Outback or Magnum? Have a customer with a 2.5kw system that wants to enable his system in the event of a prolonged grid outage. I understand the Enphase needs a grid signal to operate so is there a way to achieve that or is that like perpetual motion ;) Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
