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HiTech
Explorer
May 17, 2013

Grid tie inverter with power outage capability

I liek the direction some of these grid tie inverters are taking. The ideal unit would let you grid tie extra power back to the utility but still have batteries, but this is a really good step. Gri...
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Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
May 17, 2013
The grid tie system I have been looking at is this 10kw system- a complete system with the inverters integral to the solar panels. at just under $20k for everything including hardware it's looking better.
Our peak energy use has only been a bit over 12kw- this is residence and shop.
I do not believe this system I am looking at will work sans utility power though.

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