my intent was to completely shut down all the PV system , breakers and disconnect switch..
in essence it would be generator into the controller 2 and then into the batteries.. in essence letting the controller 2 be the charger powered by the generator..
at the end of the day my quest could be...
I've read all of that thx..
I guess the problem my feeble brain is having trouble digesting is what is the difference between the grid supplying the 240 volts
or a good quality generator utilizing the same input location.. some of the inverter generator manufacturers advertise their output power...
also the "hardwired" generators on the approved list are all fairly substantial units and provide more capability than just
charging the batteries (which is all I want to accomplish)
like wise they're all propane or natural gas (I need diesel) noise is not an issue..
I don't really have a good...
I can't speak for the 5P as we can't get them in canada yet
my installer initially tried to sell me on sunlight backup.. that to me is a real gimmick as our solar in the winter in this
area is minimal.. to achieve sunlight backup you require IQ8 micro inverters plus a controller 2.. at the end...
new here and I'll try and make this as short and concise as I can
just finished installing an enphase system
47 longi 500 watt panels
47 IQ8A micro inverters
100 amp load center
combiner 4
controller 2
IQ10T batteries times 2
batteries can be charged by solar or grid through the smart switch...