Grid Tie Inverter
I am thinking about using a Grid Tie Inverter in my 5th Wheel. Can I use a Battery for input Power, or would I need Solar?
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I can't think of any reason to have a grid tie inverter in an RV that is moved around. If it is permanently installed somewhere in a park or something and you can net meter the electric service then it might make sense.
You can't use a battery as a replacement for the input. It would likely damage the inverter since solar panels have a very limited current potential and batteries have a very large one.
You can't legally feed power into the grid without the proper paperwork being filed with the power company which normally includes a permit and inspection from the municipality. Even if you did, most meters are designed to still run forward even with reverse power flow. You would likely be billed for any power you sent to the power grid.
You can't use a battery as a replacement for the input. It would likely damage the inverter since solar panels have a very limited current potential and batteries have a very large one.
You can't legally feed power into the grid without the proper paperwork being filed with the power company which normally includes a permit and inspection from the municipality. Even if you did, most meters are designed to still run forward even with reverse power flow. You would likely be billed for any power you sent to the power grid.
