[RE-wrenches] meter main combo with multiple main breaker spots and NEC 705.12

Hi Wrenches, We have a 125 A meter/main combo with space for up to 6 breakers (or three two-pole breakers). Here is a Google photos link: https://goo.gl/photos/kftDerEESg3giLrB9 The configuration is such that the busing is unprotected and connected directly to the utility feeds through the

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter main combo with multiple main breaker spots and NEC 705.12

All – I’ll chime in to my own post with this article from Solar Pro: http://solarprofessional.com/articles/design-installation/residential-supply-side-interconnection?v=disable_pagination See “A Simpler Supply Side” – I’m fairly certain that we can install up to 125 A of solar on this pane

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter main combo with multiple main breaker spots and NEC 705.12

Replacing the 50A breaker with a backfed solar breaker would work if your relocate that load (which may require load calcs to reconfigure the service disconnects, which is what you would be doing). You are just limited to the rating of the service on the solar interconnection, so 125 / 1.25 = 100A