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...
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'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...
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...
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...