Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Controlled Mini Grid

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the Eigg video. What a great place. I didn't see evidence of any AC coupling of inverter produced AC to a generator produced mini grid. I understand this is being done in a homebrew manner by some. The current wisdom on the issue is that the less the PV contribution t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Controlled Mini Grid

I have a generator and PV system that just works together, despite all the dire predictions that it won't. from my experience of PV and generators (I am also a generator tech), the biggest issue is the AVR board and how it responds to back fed voltage, and the generator controller's over voltage se

[RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

We started buying scaffolding in 2007 after renting it for our first 3 years. One man can lift one module 7 feet up to where one more man can grab then stack it on a solid platform 4 deep on each end of the walkboards. 8 panels stacked 8 feet off the ground in under 10 minutes. Step off the wal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insulated cabinet source

http://www.ddbunlimited.com/ DDB Unlimited builds custom cabinets with all the bells & whistles you could want. Many are for sensitive electrical equipment with ventilation fans, heat or air installed. Jim Duncan North Texas Renewable Energy Inc www.ntrei.com NAB

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

Here's a product from Kee Safety for hoisting modules. http://keesafety.com/images/uploads/us/documents/%28D3%29ASSEMBLYSOLARplatform_NA.pdf