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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For a low power system as such(my above link) I don't think a permit or anything else is required. The system still shuts off if grid becomes unstable or goes off line. Assuming draw is well above the rating all power will be consumed and just reduce what is pulled from the pedestal.
Old gear meter would just run backward and as long as it moves forward for the month all is fine.
Some electronic meters count all power as usage no matter which way the electrons flow. Not great but if consumption continuously exceeds the panel it will not matter.
says it can produce 400 kWh per year. That is $40 annual savings at 10 cents, $80 savings at 20 cents. So 10 year payback if used fulltime in the southwest at 20 cents per kWh. Not a great value IMO.
Old gear meter would just run backward and as long as it moves forward for the month all is fine.
Some electronic meters count all power as usage no matter which way the electrons flow. Not great but if consumption continuously exceeds the panel it will not matter.
says it can produce 400 kWh per year. That is $40 annual savings at 10 cents, $80 savings at 20 cents. So 10 year payback if used fulltime in the southwest at 20 cents per kWh. Not a great value IMO.
