Re: [RE-wrenches] Panels with 20.1% efficiency rating?

Can you please provide a spec sheet on this mod, Larry? Thanks, marco From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 7:39 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Panels with 20.1% efficiency rating? Right

[RE-wrenches] module testing

Hola. Does anyone know..For the U.S. market, is TUV certification to UL 1703 considered adequate? I've always thought that modules sold in the U.S. had to have actual testing and certification by U.L. directly or another nationally recognized test lab. Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] module efficiency

Aloha. What modules are currently and readily available in the U.S. that are 18 or more percent efficient (other than SunPower)? Seems like the readily available pickins' are slim. LG, Andalay, MEMC Singapore and Westinghouse are there, but I don't know about how available they are. This

[RE-wrenches] Aquion Energy Batteries.

Hey Kirpal, I have one of their ~ 22 kWh stacks in my warehouse….looking for a good home. It cost $12,000, including shipping, to get it from PA. to Hawaii. On paper, it looks quite impressive; 3,000 cycles @ 100 percent DOD, which assumes that whatever inverter is used has the DC

Re: [RE-wrenches] 300W 72 cell micro inverters

Yeahif you're OK with a not insignificant amount of clipping going on. -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of penobscotso...@midmaine.com Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 2:33 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches]

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120V grid-tie inverter

Outback On Feb 8, 2015 7:49 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com wrote: Aloha all, I’m looking for a 2-3 kW grid-tie inverter @ 120V. Any suggestions, please? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Corrugated Roof Brackets

Our S-5! friends have come up with a new bracket for sinusoidal, corrugated roofs with the penetration points being ON TOP of the ridges and not in the valleys, which is a more bettah design (as we say here in Hawaii). S-5! is only now supplying them to their distributor chain, so you may want to

[RE-wrenches] 1000-volt circuits

Hola amigos y amigas. We're doing our first projects here on the Big Island of Hawaii using 1000-volt rated inverters. The AHJ is informing us that those electricians working on these circuits require training specific to working on 600+ volt circuits. Anyone know of such training(s)?

[RE-wrenches] central vrs string inverters

Hey Al, I had a similar choice to make several months ago. There are not that many options out here in Hawaii—given the more demanding utility requirements for grid-tie inverters—for string inverters that are true 3-phase 120/208 while the choices are more abundant if you have 277/480 as

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000-volt circuits

. Rudolph Haleakala Solar Director of Operations NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155 On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com wrote: Hola amigos y amigas. We’re doing our first projects here on the Big Island of Hawaii using 1000-volt rated

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Iron Phosphate

build that now with multiple CPU’s with our GBS line but after looking at the EU street price, I can’t match the value. But, I don’t see it available in the US, only in EU. Do you know if it is available for US market? Larry On Aug 18, 2015, at 11:28 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com

[RE-wrenches] Burndy part

Hola amigos y amigas. I'm looking for a hard to find Burndy lug (EA34). Burndy calls it their Versilug. I need three of 'em, please. If anyone happens to have three or two or even one and is willing to sell, please contact me off-list. Mahalo, marco

[RE-wrenches] Tigo

Hola amigos y amigas. I'd appreciate feedback on the use of Tigo DC optimizers, specifically with the SMA TL line. Any good, bad or ugly stories to share? Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000v rated MC4's

Aloha James, If you’re not already aware of this, note that inverters that are wired with 600+ volt DC circuits require greater security measures (clearance spaces AND protective fencing) if they’re accessible to non-trained personnel. I learned this the hard way last year while

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge 7600 and the Powerwall

Catcher Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner 802-272-0004 On Jun 13, 2016 9:29 PM, "Marco Mangelsdorf" <ma...@pvthawaii.com> wrote: > > Provides an idea of size and scale. > > From left to right—disconnect, kWh meter, Sola

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge 7600 and the Powerwall

the StorEdge 7600? Is this your install? What was your access to the StorEdge? Thanks for the photo, Howie Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner 802-272-0004 On Jun 13, 2016 9:29 PM, "

Re: [RE-wrenches] 20 kW 208/120 inverters

SMA TPs are 277/480V only. That said, one can find high efficiency step-down transformers from Dongan in Michigan. And very reasonably priced including in s.s. enclosure. marco I am late to this thread. But why not use a SMA Tri-Power or the equivalent inverter from Solectria and

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge 7600 and the Powerwall

Provides an idea of size and scale. Tesla Battery system Aalto residence2. 6 may 2016 >From left to right-disconnect, kWh meter, SolarEdge 7600, switch gear, two Tesla Powerwalls. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge 7600 and the Powerwall

Dunno exactly, Carl. Twas not I who installed it. marco Marco, Are the two switch gear boxes integral to the installation. If so can you give me an idea of what their function/purpose is? On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.com> wrote: Pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries

FYI….the Sonnen battery mentioned below is made by Sony. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 9:56 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries The Sonnen offering

Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries

SE and SunPower are compatible. SunPower has recently started providing SE through their residential dealer channel. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirk Herander Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 4:44 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries

SolarEdge was definitely NOT purchased by SunPower. SunPower did, however, purchase SolarBridge out of Texas. marco From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Dorsett Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 5:35 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re:

[RE-wrenches] SMA combi-switch

Hola amigos y amigas. I'm desperately looking for four SMA combi-switches, the ones you apparently don't make any more. Anyone have one or more that you're willing to part with? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA combi-switch

that SMA made into a 4 pole, Jerry On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.com> wrote: Hola amigos y amigas. I’m desperately looking for four SMA combi-switches, the ones you apparently don’t make any more. Anyone have one or more that you’re willing t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries

-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 10:27 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries SE and SunPower are compatible. SunPower has recently started providing SE through their residential dealer

[RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Connectder

In Hawaii, we, too, have run into issues with the islands’ utilities approving this device for use. As in, so far it’s been a no-go. Too bad…because it does present some advantages for those 10 kW and under systems. marco From: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] hermal Camera for PV Troubleshooting?

Yes, Bill.I'd recommend going with a Flir. You should be able to find a Flir 4 for something around $1,000 on eBay. This tool is invaluable when it comes to identifying hot spots. Now getting the manufacturer to do anything about it without pulling the mods out of the string and testing the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enecysys micros

! How do these compare to Enphase? On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.com> wrote: Aloha, I’m on the hunt for one or more working Enecsys Duo (480 watts output from two 60-cell mods) micro inverters. Please see the attached spec sheet. If anyo

[RE-wrenches] speaking of warranties

Aloha all, I’ve found what I find to be reasonable installation warranty language covering installation workmanship and materials. Please contact me off-line if you’re interested in getting that verbiage. marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV ratings

Photon magazine used to do such a survey. But I think that they have disappeared. On Sunday, February 19, 2017, William Dorsett wrote: > Home Power used to do one that I thought was quite useful, but don't know > that the most recent is within the last two years. > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000vdc rated multi meter/clamp on

I live the Klein CL 2000. On Monday, February 20, 2017, August Goers wrote: > We have a couple of Fluke 381 meters. I recommend them although battery > life > has been a problem. Now we always keep spare batteries in the case. > > I like having the iFlex option for

[RE-wrenches] Advanced Energy MM 5 inverter

Hola Wrenches, I'm in search of a spec sheet and manual for a 2002 vintage Advanced Energy Multi-Mode 5 kW inverter. Looked on-line to no avail. Please send to me off-line if you have these docs. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Net Metering

Aloha Drake. Yes, our PUC in its ultimate wisdom, ended our 14-year very successful (80,000+ customers) NEM program back in October 2015. That said, a lot of us are still installing NEM systems since the Hawaiian Electric companies have been (in my opinion) bending over backward to allow

Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase

Any experience yet with the RESU10H, Dave? marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 11:34 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase I see LG

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

Tesla has been shipping the AC PWs to its dealers and we have been installing them. marco On Friday, August 4, 2017, wrote: > Funny, Tom, I was just looking at these as well and wondering if they > would work with SolarEdge StorEdge solutions. The Tesla Powerwall

[RE-wrenches] 1,000 volt-rated connectors

Aloha. Does anyone know of any 1,000 volt-rated insulated connectors? I checked the Polaris line but they're only rated to 600V. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934

[RE-wrenches] REC 275s

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for ~ (150) REC 275 all-black (frame and backing) mods. If anyone knows of any available somewhere, please let me know off-line. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] anything like Generac Smart Management Module for a solar critical backup panel

Has to be a RESU10H to work with the S.E. StorEdge. The LG is a RESU 10 or 10H? Dave Howard AreyDave > Hello again, wrenches. > > > > I know many of us have run into the quandary and that is prioritizing > loads > in a critical load panel. > > > > About to put in some LG RESU units with the

[RE-wrenches] PV to EV charging

Aloha all. Does anyone know of a readily available product that would allow one to charge an EV directly from a PV array (with an inverter) with or without battery storage that would NOT be connected to the grid. Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[RE-wrenches] Enphase S280s

Namaste all. I'm looking for (72) (six complete boxes) of Enphase S280s. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled battery back-up

Aloha all, Here in the State of Aloha we’re leading the way as far as being the first PV peeps to add AC-coupled storage to existing grid-tie NEM systems with the benefit to the homeowner being having back-up power if/when the grid goes down. During a grid outage the AC-coupled battery storage

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff

Guys and gals. Though I'm nor a lawyer well-versed in trade law and actions, there is the possibility of RETROACTIVE tariffs being applied. In Washington trade parlance this is referred to as finding "critical circumstances," which allows the government to throw out a retroactive dragnet on

[RE-wrenches] PV Powered 35

Aloha all, I've got a misbehaving 35 kW PV Powered inverter. Does anyone know of anywhere to go for technical support and/or replacement parts? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Boy Display Window

Toothpaste. On Friday, May 11, 2018, Wayne Irwin wrote: > We have installed quite a few SB's over the years and are seeing a growing > number of fogged over display lenses. > > We've tried headlight polish with limited success. > > Other than purchasing a new lid

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled storage

Aloha, Other than the Tesla Powerwall, does anyone know of any other AC-coupled residential storage products currently on the market? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase tech support

My information re: Enphase tech support is that they can put you on hold for a very LONG time. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Roy Butler Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 7:29 AM To:

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall and frequency shifting

Aloha all, I thought I’d share my experiences with the Tesla Powerwall on my own NEM system here on the Big Island of Hawaii. I added the PW to my existing NEM system (3.84 kW DC with Power-One micro inverters) about a month ago. I did so to have back-up power to my whole house in case

Re: [RE-wrenches] RV solar with SunPower

A number of years ago SunPower switched to using a new cell that does NOT require positive grounding. So there should be no problem in using that 327 as described. Marco On Saturday, January 20, 2018, Mac Lewis wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > > I have a buddy that would like to

[RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

*Aloha Wrenches,* *I thought I'd share my own experiences with the Powerwall as my company is now launching a program to add PW to existing NEM systems since the vast majority of them do not have storage which means that if the grid goes down, so does their PV system. (With the exception of the

[RE-wrenches] Experience with the Tesla Powerwall

rs are able to catch > up with this type of design. > > Best, > > August > > *August Goers* > > Luminalt Energy Corporation > > o: 415.641.4000 > > www.luminalt.com > > > > On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:23 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Experience with the Tesla Powerwall

minalt Energy Corporation > > o: 415.641.4000 > > www.luminalt.com > > > > On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.com> > wrote: > >> Hey August. >> >> By utility I assume that you are talking about PG >> >> What's

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 30 kW inverter

s in Hawaii along with other areas tripping out due to low > resistance to earth, it can be the backing leaking, also from the edge of > the module. SunPower Modules are still grounded just on the other side. > Jerry > > On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 3:15 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: >

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 30 kW inverter

Hi all, I'm in need of a vintage Xantrex 30 kW (PV 30208) inverter. Anyone happen to have one or know of someone who might? Can't use a TL because the array needs to be grounded. Mahalo, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Non breakable RV modules

Look to the 110-watt flexible panel from SunPower. Comes with MC connectors @ nominal 12V. Contact me offline for a spec sheet. marco On Monday, August 20, 2018, Jay wrote: > Hi All > > What are good options for a portable module for RV use. > One that you can move around, (it’s going to

[RE-wrenches] Trina or Yingli 240

Aloha all from soggy Hilo. I'm looking for a couple 2013-2014 vintage 240-watt Trina or Yingli poly mods. Please let me know off-list if you know of any to be had. Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo

[RE-wrenches] three-phase storage

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for three-phase storage @ 277/480V. Yes, Tesla has its Powerpack. But availability is questionable. I'm open to suggestions, please. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] 3-phase with storage

Aloha all. I'm on the hunt for workable options for a PV plus storage design for a 3-phase 120/208 application. And there ain't much out there at present. Any suggestions would be appreciated. mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

[RE-wrenches] insolation meter

Aloha all, Any of you have any experience with this Chinese-made insolation meter? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Precision-Solar-Power-Meter-Light-Intensity-Measure ment-Radiation-Tester-SM206/201350413285?epid=2215824178

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schott solar panel warranty info

Hey David, I have had recent contact with Schott peeps and can provide it to you when I'm back at my desk next week. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of David Coale Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018 7:05 PM To:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral sizing

At the risk of sounding like a grandpa Wrench...I've never had or seen a neutral conductor be smaller than current carrying. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 3:47 PM To:

[RE-wrenches] Kyocera 145s

Hi all, I'm looking for (300) Kyocera KD 145 SX mods. I don't even know if Kyocera makes 'em any more. Please let me know off-list. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] looking for a 145-175 watt module

Aloha, I'm looking to source 300 145-175 watt modules @ nominally 12V. And they CANNOT come from China. They have to come from a TAA-compliant country. See the link below. Mahalo, marco https://gsa.federalschedules.com/resources/taa-designated-countries/

[RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC

Aloha all, At the risk of whacking at a hornet’s nest…lower voltage DC is s 80s and 90s especially when it comes to grid-tie applications with battery storage. The time of OutBack and Schneider and all the others doing 48VDC is drawing to close. Enough already. Thank you for your

[RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

oltage systems are very limited for backup, > at least in winter storm scenarios. > > *Bruce Erickson* > Mendocino Solar Service > PO Box 1252 > Mendocino, CA 95460 > 707-937-1701 > 707-937-1741 fax > br...@mendocinosolar.com > > *Connecting Mendocino County to Solar S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

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Re: [RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

wrote: > Marco > I do not see Blue planet Blue Ion Batteries which are UL listed and have a > 15 year warranty and are a proven track record with a operational BMS > Jerry > > On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 4:33 PM Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > >> Aloha all, >> >&

[RE-wrenches] Does SMA have a SGIP-compliant (i.e. Smart Storage) Product?

Welcome back, Peter, to the Brave New World of grid-tie plus storage plus SGIP plus bulk services plus plus plus. >From my perspective, Tesla and LGC/SolarEdge are the furthest along in this new journey beyond the dinosaur designs and strategies of the 1980s to the early 2000s. At least if you

[RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

Aloha all, I thought many of you might find the attached table of interest. marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] LG CHEM

Aloha all, I would be very interested in hearing feedback on the LG Chem RESU10H battery. As far as I know, it's only been compatible with either the SolarEdge StorEdge or SMA Sunny Storage inverters. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Storage

Aloha amigas y amigos. Have any of you installed any of the new Sunny Storage inverters with the accompanying backup switch? Any feedback? Mahalo, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[RE-wrenches] Solarworld warranty

Hello all, Is there any entity that is covering Solarworld warranties? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] SunPower 72-cell

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for a handful up to a pallet of 72-cell SunPower Corp. mods...215-watt to 250-watt. Please contact me off list if you have any. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall

Hey Jay, My company is a Tesla certified installer (C.I.). The homeowner may have two paths to getting one or more Powerwalls: * If they live in an area where Tesla has a brick and mortar physical presence, they can purchase a Powerwall or two or more and have it done by Tesla. * The homeowner

[RE-wrenches] SMA phantom arc faults

Aloha all, My company has really been struggling with the SMA US-40 line of inverters and incredibly disruptive to positive customer experiences bogus arc faults. We were told by our SMA friends that a firmware update/fix was forthcoming in mid-August and we’ve heard nor received nothing last

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie w/o battery no sell back

Both SolarEdge and the Enphase IQ7 should be capable of doing zero export with or without storage. marco On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Jay wrote: > are there any products out there that can do a grid tie w/o batteries but > no sell back to the > grid? > > Thx > Jay > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie w/o battery no sell back

The SolarEdge HD Wave line with their accompanying electricity meter (which uses CTs to make sure that export does not take place upstream of the CTs) should work fine for what you suggest. marco On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Jay wrote: > Hi Chris, > > So it doesn’t sound like what I’m after.

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement Solarworld Sunmodule SW plus 250 poly clear frame

Is this company in Singapore providing warranty coverage for SW products made by the previous incarnation? On Friday, September 13, 2019, David Katz wrote: > SolarWorld is back in business > > > Sky is the limit... > The possibilities > We are endless > are endless... >One of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

The SunPower flex linethe best one is going to find. marco On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Dana wrote: > Hey there All – > > > > I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper > that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, faded PCV front sheets > with

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge woes

Aloha, Does anyone know any special tricks to get through to a live person at SolarEdge support? We've been dealing with nightmare waits of HOURS while my field crew wait, wait and wait and wait some more. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

Si senor. 7 kW surge. On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jay wrote: > Hi Marco, > > Is the max surge 7kw, which is what is listed on line? > > Jay > Peltz Power > > On Jul 19, 2019, at 3:10 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > > Seven to eight Tesla Powe

[RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

Seven to eight Tesla Powerwalls will get you that assuming that the service entrance is no bigger than 200A. marco On Friday, July 19, 2019, Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > What are current popular options for battery based systems in the 100kWh > range?

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

Aloha, I’m thinking about combining the Enphase IQ 7 micros with a Tesla Powerwall or two. Anyone out there try this? With bueno or not so bueno results? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

nd when that might happen. > I've been in PG territory in the Bay Area for about 15 years and can only > recall one or two short (less than one hour) power outages. > > > August > > > > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 7:58 AM Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > >> Aloha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

xport? > I should add a caveat - all of our IQ7 systems have been the SunPower > branded Equinox type, not Enphase. The main difference being that Enphase > would use their envoy box and SunPower uses the PV Supervisor 6. > > August > > > > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 10:53

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld

Aloha all, Does anyone know who or what, if anyone, is covering the warranties of all those many thousands of SolarWorld mods installed far and wide? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] SMA Rapid Shut Down

Aloha all, I'm in need of two of these, please. https://files.sma.de/dl/27991/RSDBOX-DUS172426W.pdf If someone out there has one or two, please contact me off-list. ma...@pvthawaii.com mahalo, marco --- This email has

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld warranty coverage

Hi all, Can someone please remind me what, if any, is the warranty coverage of SW mods and from whom? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] Positive grounded arrays

Argh...this is an ongoing, as in years' long, pain point with my long time SunPower friends. They've been looking into a device that would go between the old style non-Maxeon cell module strings and TL inverter that would effectively dissipate the polarization charge every night. And we've been

[RE-wrenches] Trace SW 4048

Aloha all, I’ve got a pair of Trace, yes Trace, 4048s in a NEM system circa 2001. While I can’t find anything demonstrably wrong after hours of troubleshooting, these buggers just don’t seem to be producing PV power when they should. I’m looking for a greybeard out there who’s well steeped in

[RE-wrenches] Aquion

Hi all, Does anyone know whether Aquion is still around and producing product with that unique saltwater electrolyte after being purchased for cheap cheap by Chinese investors three years ago? Thanks, marco Rebellion logo --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[RE-wrenches] Tesla new gt inverter

Hey Jay, Pricing info has yet to be released. If you are a Tesla Energy dealer, you can ask your rep for a copy of the preliminary spec sheet. marco On Saturday, January 23, 2021, Jay wrote: > Any of the Tesla dealers have any info, costs, features about the new gt > inverter? > > Thx > Jay

[RE-wrenches] LG Energy Solution Battery Recall

Whoa...amazing that almost 1/2 year after the recall that I'm now just hearing about this. How has LGC been as far as responsive and easy to work with on this recall? marco On Monday, May 10, 2021, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote: > Wrenches, > > I testted the RESU 10 48V here for Schneider

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648

A number listed on eBay. -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:23 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648 Hello Wrenches, Does anyone know where

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need some help

? > > > > *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Sun, 6 Jun 2021 06:38:40 -1000, Marco Mang

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need some help

Those dinosaur Trace PV series inverters REQUIRE that isolation transformer between it and the AC tie-in. As in, it cannot be removed. So a big question is whether the two inverters are in good working order, right? I’ve got inverters of that vintage still operating in the field. One of the

[RE-wrenches] commercial BESS possibilities

Aloha all, I need to get better educated and see what's currently out there as far as battery storage in the 120/208 and 277/480 variety in the 100 kWh to one MWh range. Any suggestions and recommendations would be appreciated. Mahalo, marco ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] home energy monitors

eGauge. On Sunday, February 7, 2021, jay wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m wondering what you recommend for whole house energy monitors with > solar option. > > There seem to be two basic types. > > Ones that use actual sensors on a number of the larger load circuits such > as Emporia Vue. Which can do

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sun power 327 modules

Hey Jay, I’d suggest the SPR 345, if you can find three of ‘em, as a reasonable substitute. marco On Friday, September 17, 2021, Jay wrote: > Hi all > > I have a customer wanting to add 3 x 327 sunpower modules to his existing > array of 327 sunpower modules. > > 2 questions. > > Does anyone

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall off-grid

Aloha, To my fellow Tesla Certified Installers.have you had any experience designing and installing PV plus Powerwall(s) with a back-up generator in a 100 percent off-grid application? Powerwalls are grid forming absent a grid and allow for the PV to provide power to loads and charge the

[RE-wrenches] custom DC disconnect sought

Aloha Wrenches and aloha happy Friday. I'm on the hunt for a U.L./ETL-affiliated shop that does custom disconnects. In this case a 12-circuit switching both poles in a NEMA3 or 4 non-metallic enclosure. Any suggestions (other than SolarBOS whom I've already left a message for) where to go

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