In Hurricane central here, we constantly have people looking for energy
solutions when the lights go out. They might see this as a reasonable
trade-off. Regarding the obvious problem with accounting and control of the
grid energy used, the solution could be as simple as a mechanical timer,
but
Anyone else getting inundated with SunBandit Hybrid Solar Water Heating
System marketing emails? Any first impressions? Here are my initial
thoughts:
Pros - provides hot water in utility outages, no interconnection hassles,
possibly easier permitting hurdles, eliminates moving parts in active
There are similar systems available to this one. I think you mean that
the inverter is UL 1741, but the system is not grid-interactive.
Stand-alone inverters can be listed to 1741 as well.
IIRC, when I saw them at SPI 2012 they were doing everything in DC. They
may have switched to AC so they
Your point about Romex is a good one, but hardly worth the cost of an
inverter I would think... I'd have to do that math... Yes, I meant 1741,
and forgot that covered standalone inverters as well... Been away from
off-grid too long!
To Larry's point, I agree that the cost posted online is
Hi Jason
I would only add that this continues the issue with single tank solar/ grid
combos
IE it's hard to make sure the heat is coming from solar, as the tank has the
thermostat from the grid side as well.
It's a solution still looking for a problem.
Jay
Peltz power
On Oct 3, 2013,
That was one of my thoughts. It must be very advanced control to know when NOT
to use utility power. Of course one could switch off the grid power….but then
how well does it function without it?
Just add a few more sub $1 per watt PV modules, a high efficiency electric
water heater and let the
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