Colleagues:
I might caution against using the HBX mode for two reasons:
1. The batteries will "wear out" in proportion to the number of cycles. If
you don't need to cycle then I recommend you don't.
2. HBX can be a very inefficient mode. If you HBX cycle frequently then
you are double-converting your power: Converting AC to DC to charge
batteries and then converting DC to AC to power loads.
William Miller
At 08:43 PM 5/4/2012, da...@wind-sun.com wrote:
Eventually all batteries wear out but that is no reason to give up on them
because the grid is coming in. It sounds like he simply wants to continue
using his off-grid system and let the grid take over if the modules can't
keep up with the demand. If you're using outback inverters simply program
them for HBX mode.
David Lauzon
Northern Arizona Wind and Sun Phone-928-526-8017 / 800-383-0195
Fax-928-527-0729
Website-<http://www.solar-electric.com>http://www.solar-electric.com
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