Recent content by arslin

...and how does SDGE know if I have a battery? I get a sol-ark put 12 panels up get approval to export during the day, and then I add rack batteries and set the inverter to not esxport after 5 pm.

I think I want full code compliant.

So what would you do in my boat? Only a 4kw solar. 10 to 20 kWh batteries. As budget as practical without getting crap.

so am I right in assessing it as there are basically 2 options? 1) A cheap battery that is not UL9540 approved, and thus can not sell back. 2) A costly approved battery that can sell back. If that is the case, I hope to sell back as little as I can. I know there are times of the year that it...

so, what do people think? is a simple SMA inverter might be all I need?

all the certifications and approvals cost money.

I would like I more... mainstream inverter.

is it cec listed?

OK, for DIY if you are competent to do the calculations and find someone willing to do the extra wiring work needed for DC The company I am going through draws up plans and files for all the required permits. The main difference is that, if you do not sell back, it's easier to get away with...

Why are you looking at SolArk? What is the feature set that you want from this? I like the full range of options. I want a DC system. I do not like micro-inverters. It feels logical to take DC convert to AC only to then convert back to DC to store in the battery and then convert back to AC when...

Just to clarify, the Sol Arks are on the CEC list... they are not on the 2018 list I found here: https://www.sdge.com/sites/default/files/documents/Certified_Inverters_List_SDGE_Updated_July_16_2018.xlsx

Hello- I am in the planning phase of my solar system that I hope to buy by the end of the year. I was looking at the Sol Ark 8K, but was thinking maybe a 5K would be sufficient for me (options?). I looked at the approved hardware list of inverters on SDGE website, and I do not see any Sol Ark...