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I'm going through just this problem right now. While I admire your solution (and the buy-in from your wife!), my needs are beyond a...

I can confirm that the 18Kpv does, in fact, back feed (micro export), at various times. There is a "Zero export" option that you can...

Sounds like String Theory to me. :fp

I have 18 solar panels. I divided them into two teams for a competition. I call it the:

That's good to know. Thanks for that tip!

I'm having a very similar problem with my Generac. I ran a test tonight with the settings shown in my images and the generator powered...

While I honestly believe people are genuinely trying to be helpful with the myriad of suggestions, I think one point is overlooked...

I agree with this. Having just powered up my house with solar, I start eyeing a way to get power to my shop when the batteries are full...

I reread all of your post again and removed my original reply. Seems like my situation was different than yours after all. My problem...

Either is okay, first is more recommended.

🥳🥳🥳 holy cow that's a lot!

I chose ground mounts for similar reasons. While I don't need to worry about snow cleaning, I do have to worry about bird droppings...

@MichaelK gave the kind of advice you came to this forum for. The experience behind those words should be heeded. When I was deciding on...

Do NOT focus attention on minutia like the gauge of wiring, when the big decisions have not yet been made. You are focusing attention...

AGM batteries are rated better than lead acid batteries for the cold. I wouldn't leave them exposed to direct elements but an enclosure...

I am not familiar with a wide variety of products so I can't speak to the ones you mentioned. As a general piece of advice, I'd say that...

I need to setup an online school to qualify people to do their own PV installations. After a rigourous course of reading this Forum, and...

I have the same setup and no cables were included. Signature Solar (Jess, specifically) took care of getting cables to me.

Really well done! I'm considering one of these for my shop, too. Your pictures are truly inspiring. I like the reference to a bunch of...