Re: [RE-wrenches] GT inverter for SWWP turbine

2022-08-12 Thread Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches 
Interesting timing on this Skybox subject. Over the last few weeks I’ve been 
getting requests for help from a local individual that has been experiencing a 
lot of problems with his integration of Skyboxes and a Fortress Evault. I am 
too overwhelmed with my own work to jump right in but still trying to help him 
out in a limited manner as I feel bad for his situation. Sounds like the two 
main issues he’s experiencing are lack of success updating firmware in the 
Skyboxes and related miscommunication with SOC between the components and the 
charge being terminated once the batteries only reach 30% SOC.

Is it worth the effort of believing once a successful firmware update is 
completed that the associated problems will be remedied or would those of you 
experiencing Skybox problems recommend swapping out the inverters before any 
additional labor expenses are wasted? Seems like he is willing to go for the 
latter but I’d rather not doom a decent product to e-waste if it’s not 
necessary. I always avoided the Skybox myself due to their high idle 
consumption so other than an afternoon training I have no experience with this 
particular Outback offering.

Enjoy your weekend, Nick



> On Aug 11, 2022, at 9:47 AM, Rich Nicol via RE-wrenches 
>  wrote:
> 
>  
> Same disastrous experience here as well with the Skyboxes.
> We installed three – I now own them as I replaced them at my expense with 
> another competing product.
> Worse solar product I dealt with in the last 15 years.
>  
>  
> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org 
> ] On Behalf Of Eric Smiley 
> via RE-wrenches
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:40 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Cc: Eric Smiley
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] GT inverter for SWWP turbine
>  
> Skybox is discontinued and tech support is limited. There are still 
> significant software issues with them that make them unreliable for battery 
> back-up. We are in the process of replacing the 3 Skyboxes we wish we had 
> never installed.
> <~WRD000.jpg>
> 
> Eric Smiley, Project Manager
> e...@vecoop.ca 
> T: 250.703.6004 
> T: 888.386.0116 
> VIRIDIANENERGY.CA 
> <~WRD000.jpg> 
>  
>  
> On Wed, 10 Aug 2022 at 20:00, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches 
>  > wrote:
>> Jay
>>  
>> Have you (or any Wrench willing to share) installed SkyBox? If so, can you 
>> share your experience good or bad? 
>>  
>> Can you compare it to Sol-Ark? I’ve installed a half-dozen Sol-Arks but no 
>> SkyBox yet. I think I have a customer where SkyBox would be a good fit, but 
>> not enough personal data.  
>> Thanks in advance. 
>>  
>>  
>> Maverick Brown
>> Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006
>> Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.
>>  • Solar Commander Remote Power
>>  • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection 
>> maver...@mavericksolar.com 
>> 512-460-9825
>>  
>> 
>> 

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Current Transformers (CTs) paralleled for multiple panel measure?

2022-08-12 Thread Scot Arey via RE-wrenches 
That's interesting if it is the max CT input current. The 15kw comes with the 320amp cts so if I use two 150-amp cts in parallel seems I stay below that current.Howard "Scot" AreyOwner, Solar CenTex254-300-1228
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Current Transformers (CTs) paralleled for multiple panel measure?

2022-08-12 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches 
Hi Scott,

I asked Sol-Ark about this a while ago. The Sol-Ark cannot handle the
increase in current on the pins of the CT input (even though it's quite
small). However, my info could be out-dated.

Maybe you could source a CT with 1/2 the output ratio and make it work?

Let us know if you find a good solution.

Thanks


On Thu, Aug 11, 2022, 1:10 PM Scot Arey via RE-wrenches <
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> I knew it was Enphase that told me this!
>
> Let me say publicly your tech support team is marvelous. Thanks for note.
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Re: [RE-wrenches] 26% to 30% ITC for 2022?

2022-08-12 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches 
PV mag .02 on solar tax credit 

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/07/28/solar-investment-tax-credit-to-be-extended-10-years-at-30/

Dana Orzel
C: 208.721.7003
E- d...@solarwork.com

> On Aug 12, 2022, at 4:54 AM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches 
>  wrote:
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> 
> I have a trusted source here in Florida that read the Senate Bill text and 
> said it would be retroactive to 2022. The way I am handling it is telling 
> people my prices will surely be more than 4% more in 2023. They would be 
> shooting themselves in the foot by delaying their project.
> 
> Jason
> 
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 6:48 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches 
>>  wrote:
>> As we know, the FED tax credit will increase for 10 years (if it passes the 
>> House and signed into law) to 30%. But is it retro to calendar year 2022, or 
>> start in 2023? I have some customers making decisions based on this timing. 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> I found one interpretation suggesting it will be effective in 2022 but need 
>> some tangible proof.
>> 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] 26% to 30% ITC for 2022?

2022-08-12 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches 
I have a trusted source here in Florida that read the Senate Bill text and
said it would be retroactive to 2022. The way I am handling it is telling
people my prices will surely be more than 4% more in 2023. They would be
shooting themselves in the foot by delaying their project.

Jason



On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 6:48 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> As we know, the FED tax credit will increase for 10 years (if it passes
> the House and signed into law) to 30%. But is it retro to calendar year
> 2022, or start in 2023? I have some customers making decisions based on
> this timing. Thanks.
>
> I found one interpretation suggesting it will be effective in 2022 but
> need some tangible proof.
>
> --
>
> *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
>
> *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
>
> *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!*
>
> *www.vermont.solar*
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[RE-wrenches] 26% to 30% ITC for 2022?

2022-08-12 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches 
As we know, the FED tax credit will increase for 10 years (if it passes the
House and signed into law) to 30%. But is it retro to calendar year 2022,
or start in 2023? I have some customers making decisions based on this
timing. Thanks.

I found one interpretation suggesting it will be effective in 2022 but need
some tangible proof.

-- 

*Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *

*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*

*Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!*

*www.vermont.solar*


dba Vermont Solar Engineering

802.863.1202
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