Here’s a myth: Solar panels will provide me with backup power when the grid goes out. The answer is actually “it depends.” Depending on what type of solar inverter you install, you may or may not have some power available when the grid goes…
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Regrets and Winter Storms; I’ve Had a Few There’s nothing quite like an approaching storm to make you rethink some of your past decisions. “I’ll be cool with this snazzy rear wheel drive sports car”, “No need to replace my…
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DC Coupling as a New Alternative to AC Coupling Three years ago, we wrote a blog about adding deep cycle batteries to your existing grid tie solar system with AC Coupling. It was the best way at the time to convert a…
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Buyer’s Remorse. “Why, oh, why didn’t I buy a battery backup PV system?” Or, “I hate looking at my new PV system shut off when the grid’s down.” You may already have a fabulous grid-tied solar system installed on your…
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