Re: [RE-wrenches] SolaEdge Outback AC Coupling

2015-07-01 Thread Kirpal Khalsa
Hey Bill...my understanding of the Outback AC coupled solution is that it does not offer multi stage charging from the grid tied inverter as it does not have any way to regulate the amount of power coming in from that inverter...based on the state of charge of the batteries and at pre set voltage

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solaredge Storedge

2015-07-01 Thread Rebekah Hren
I hear you loud and clear Kirk. On the one hand it is pretty cool to see so much interest in battery-based systems, on the other hand the level of misinformation being spread around is frightening and time-consuming to combat. There is a Bill McKibbon article in the New Yorker this week where he u

[RE-wrenches] 1000-volt circuits

2015-07-01 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hola amigos y amigas. We're doing our first projects here on the Big Island of Hawaii using 1000-volt rated inverters. The AHJ is informing us that those electricians working on these circuits require training specific to working on 600+ volt circuits. Anyone know of such training(s)?

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolaEdge Outback AC Coupling

2015-07-01 Thread Glenn Burt
Tom, I have had a few email exchanges and extensive discussions in person with this engineer, and the Solar Edge position is that they do not support AC coupling of their systems with anything. - Luc Collin | Field Application Engineer - US East So

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolaEdge Outback AC Coupling

2015-07-01 Thread Bill Hoffer
Kirpal True there is no current control, but more like a rough Pulse width modulated control through motorized breaker that does maintain the proper voltage level for a multistage charging at Bulk Absorb and Float settings. Bill On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 5:59 AM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote: > Hey Bill..

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000-volt circuits

2015-07-01 Thread Jerry Shafer
Marco Does not sound like you have the correct license, this is as per state of Hawaii its all in the last line, everything from wire connectors and boxes may need additional ratings as well Jerry NABCEP 051112-169 C-63 High voltage electrical contractor To place, install, erect, or connec