[RE-wrenches] Small DC Loads Powered With PV

2014-10-02 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Can anyone point me to code references for 12Vdc nominal PV circuits powering equipment like PV direct DC pumps and charging small batteries for DC motors like those used in window shutters? Specifically I'm looking for permitted wiring methods inside structures. A local AHJ asked me for advice abo

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1.5 MW Off Grid

2014-10-02 Thread Chris Mason
I get these requests all the time, and electricity here is very expensive. I can't make a business case for going off-grid. We did one simulation for a totally off-grid 4MW system where there was no grid, using diesel generators, 400KW of PV and SMA's Fuel Save, and the PV was only able to supply a

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1.5 MW Off Grid

2014-10-02 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
Phil, Bad idea. There is absolutely no financial advantage to going off-grid, at least if the grid is already installed. Batteries are a lot more expensive per kWh than grid power. And pretty soon they will be at war with each other over "who left the d**n loads on and drained the battery". They

[RE-wrenches] 1.5 MW Off Grid

2014-10-02 Thread Phil Theis
A PA business park is serious about taking their loads off grid. Whose systems would you recommend for this size system? Thanks, Phil Theis PennSun Solar ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change list

[RE-wrenches] Monitor Display

2014-10-02 Thread Steven Lawrence
Hi Bill, For a Solaron, I've used a plastic stair tread, some velcro and some super glue to cover the display. Only a few bucks from Home Depot. It's worked out pretty well provided it's not very windy. Steven Lawrence > Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 07:45:01 -0700 > From: "frenergy" > To: "RE-wrenc

[RE-wrenches] Monitor Display

2014-10-02 Thread frenergy
Hey folks, On a similar note.I've been installing SMA since the SWR's and it seems even a little sunlight on the display window over time will cloud it up, making some even unreadable. I've tried polishing with very little luck and replacing it is a b... I called SMA and they