Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Controlled Mini Grid

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the Eigg video. What a great place. I didn't see evidence of any AC coupling of inverter produced AC to a generator produced mini grid. I understand this is being done in a homebrew manner by some. The current wisdom on the issue is that the less the PV contribution

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Controlled Mini Grid

I have a generator and PV system that just works together, despite all the dire predictions that it won't. from my experience of PV and generators (I am also a generator tech), the biggest issue is the AVR board and how it responds to back fed voltage, and the generator controller's over voltage

[RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

We started buying scaffolding in 2007 after renting it for our first 3 years. One man can lift one module 7 feet up to where one more man can grab then stack it on a solid platform 4 deep on each end of the walkboards. 8 panels stacked 8 feet off the ground in under 10 minutes. Step off the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insulated cabinet source

http://www.ddbunlimited.com/ DDB Unlimited builds custom cabinets with all the bells whistles you could want. Many are for sensitive electrical equipment with ventilation fans, heat or air installed. Jim Duncan North Texas Renewable Energy Inc http://www.ntrei.com/ www.ntrei.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

Here's a product from Kee Safety for hoisting modules. http://keesafety.com/images/uploads/us/documents/%28D3%29ASSEMBLYSOLARplatform_NA.pdf