Re: [RE-wrenches] Clearing out equipment

[Jay Pozner via RE-wrenches]

Hi Chris,

You can contact Rich Stromberg at Equitable Solar Solutions in Gunnison
CO.  He has made the mission of the organization to repurpose old PV gear.
Here is the website:

https://www.coldharbourinstitute.org/equitable-solar-solutions.html


Let me know if you still can't contact him, and I will make a direct
connection.  Thanks for giving back!

Jay



Jay Pozner
(970) 642-5554
www.nunatakenergy.com
NABCEP Certified PV Installer:
Cert.#031310-177


On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 10:37 AM Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> I've begun the process of clearing out my solar inventory as I reach the
> age equivalent of a junk yard.  Reclaimed modules with plenty of life have
> found homes.  I have quite a few older PV Power (5), Fronius (2) old non
> arc fault "new inverters", and all the usual suspects of miscellaneous
> equipment. Has anyone ideas on how to distribute them to interested people?
>   I don't want any money for them, but pay for shipping or ferry freight.
> I was thinking a community solar project, but we need new local utility
> management and board people to achieve that. Thanks for any advice.  Chris
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>  ENTECH Engineering, Inc.
> PO Box 871, Block Island, RI 02807
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Brand X equipment?

[Jay Pozner via RE-wrenches]

Hi Bruce

I just had a similar experience.  We had an individual approach us as a
consultant to furnish a code compliant plan set for their off-grid new
construction home.   Ultimately we did most of the install.  He already
purchased all the equipment from Signature Solar (EG4 US distributors).
We  couldn't use the inverter because there wasn't a listing on it at the
time.   We did use the batteries.

 I found Signature Solar does answer the phone and was responsive to
my enquerys, though a few times it seemed they weren't able to answer
questions, and there is no way to get support from the manufacturer.
 There are several videos they direct me to which were somewhat helpful.
It seems though that they are genuinely trying to improve support, and
through the process more and more resources became available.  They told me
Solark and EG4 batteries played together, and even had me update their past
generation batteries (which is what he purchased) with a firmware patch
that ultimately Solark said didn't work for the closed loop coms.  I
believe the new generation batteries have a protocol with Solark, but I
would definitely verify that with them.  It was a bit of a headache in the
end, and I don't love the incompatibility, but it's online now.   The price
point did interest me, but I am still waiting to see how this system
functions after they move in.   Contact me off post if you want more info.




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www.nunatakenergy.com
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On Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 10:40 AM Bruce Erickson via RE-wrenches <
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> Hello All,
>
> I have a long time off-grid customer who is ready to upgrade his FX/L-16
> system, and I was suggesting Sol-Ark with Ampliphi closed loop. After
> getting my rough estimate, and being the due-diligence guy that he is, he
> asked around a bit. Someone who has “some” off-grid experience recommended
> equipment called EG4. It looks to have most of the features of a Sol-Ark
> plus offers server-rack Lithium batteries, all for about half the price.
> Looks like a cheap knock-off to me, and I said so, but promised to ask
> around. Anyone had any experience or know anything about these?
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
> Bruce Erickson
> Mendocino Solar Service
> 707-937-1701
> PO Box 1252
> Mendocino, CA 95460
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> https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-battery-48v-100ah/
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> https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6-5k-off-grid-inverter-6500ex-48/
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