RV SOLAR GENERATOR
Now that I'm recovered from Hurricane Irma. My current generator is only useful if and when i could find gasoline. I actually had alot of gasoline already stored on my property, but it still didn't la...
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... or generator interlock which also prevents the generator from backfeeding.
The only solar/grid tie/battery/inverter interconnect that I have seen only provide power out of a receptacle that is built in to the controller/inverter. Only a small amount of power is typically available (less than 20A @120V). If you want to feed that into your house via a generator interlock or a generator transfer switch, this is SAFE AND LEGAL !
I can not speak for every state or local municipality, but some places DO require that your house be connected to the grid (and therefore receive a monthly bill) REGARDLESS OF HOW LITTLE POWER YOU ACTUALLY CONSUME !
time2roll wrote:
During an outage any properly installed solar will AUTOMATICALLY disconnect from the grid.
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time2roll wrote:
Same situation applies for any generated power. No backfeed is permitted. Must have a transfer switch ...
... or generator interlock which also prevents the generator from backfeeding.
time2roll wrote:
There most certainly are solar/battery interconnect systems that will continue to operate your home during a power outage.
The only solar/grid tie/battery/inverter interconnect that I have seen only provide power out of a receptacle that is built in to the controller/inverter. Only a small amount of power is typically available (less than 20A @120V). If you want to feed that into your house via a generator interlock or a generator transfer switch, this is SAFE AND LEGAL !
time2roll wrote:
And if for some political reason the local utility or city does not allow even a proper system then you are out of luck on the home... focus on the RV to be usable off grid. Even if the solar does not fully provide a solution it will certainly extend the available gasoline.
I can not speak for every state or local municipality, but some places DO require that your house be connected to the grid (and therefore receive a monthly bill) REGARDLESS OF HOW LITTLE POWER YOU ACTUALLY CONSUME !
