output of 480 va, how you will you connect this with topcon panel max power output is 480, there will be power clipping issues there will be loss when micro inverters are used
at 1:58 you show the racking system with the bolts facing the peak of the roof. The "clean" edge of the rack is facing the ground. Is that the correct way to do it? I think it looks better the way you have it, but I believe it is reversed. Most images on google show the bolts facing the ground. That allows the rack to press against the L foot and probably have a tighter connection. Thoughts? Great Video by the way. Thanks,
I'm installing now with bolts facing to the outer side, in this case, if I need to adjust the height of the rail, it's much easier to do (when a panel is installed). I did watch Iron Ridge videos and saw rails installed both ways.
How do the powerwalls supply power when grid down. Looks like the PW output went right into main panel, just don’t see where the transfer from grid to battery occurs.
This guy just did the Enphase combiner box only. The combiner box does the monitoring of the micro inverters and gives you the power output to your home's breaker panel. If you want battery backup, auto transfer (when the grid goes down), and some cases a generator auto start if grid is down for several days, you will need the Enphase System Controller Box in addition to the combiner box. Your battery backup, combiner box (solar panels), and main grid power all go to the system controller. Then you have the output to your breaker box. The whole system is very nice. When the grid power goes out you will not notice anything is wrong except from an alert from the system controller. I'm planning on adding generator support because I had an outage for 3 days last winter and no sun because of the snow.
There is a max amount of panels you can have on 1 string. That's why he has the combiner box. To combine the strings and then to his breaker box. By looking at his combiner box, it looks like he has 3 strings of solar to combine. The Envoy is built into the combiner box (that's the 4th breaker in the combiner, to power the envoy). He also has a main solar disconnect to the left of his combiner box. That may be required in his area. It's different depending on where you live.
I agree that shadows from the trees and chimney will drastically affect the electric power output. Depending on the arrangement of the micro inverters, partial shade could totally cut off power generation. I have a 23 panel 9.1kw system from Enphase and there is no shade. On sunny days in this April 2024, my system produces 55 kWh per day.
With microinverters, shading on one panel only cuts production on that single panel and does not hurt production from other panels like with string inverrters.
Clean install… nice work!
Thanks! 👍
At 7:13 you show the 2 different racks installed in opposite directions. I think the one on the left is the more secure option. What do you think?
Fantastic presentation. Thanks for making this video!
Грамотная работа и видео хорошо смонтировано. Спасибо.
what connector was used to connect EMT to PVC LB? what was that the yellow ring thing?
output of 480 va, how you will you connect this with topcon panel
max power output is 480, there will be power clipping issues
there will be loss when micro inverters are used
Why not put the conduit through the attic?
No bend over the ridge with the conduit at 6:44? Looks clean but we bend over the ridge. Just asking.
I'm not the best at bending emt, it was 2nd try
@@SolarEngineering ya me either..thats someone else job😂
Very nice mate
at 1:58 you show the racking system with the bolts facing the peak of the roof. The "clean" edge of the rack is facing the ground. Is that the correct way to do it? I think it looks better the way you have it, but I believe it is reversed. Most images on google show the bolts facing the ground. That allows the rack to press against the L foot and probably have a tighter connection.
Thoughts? Great Video by the way.
Thanks,
I'm installing now with bolts facing to the outer side, in this case, if I need to adjust the height of the rail, it's much easier to do (when a panel is installed). I did watch Iron Ridge videos and saw rails installed both ways.
What do you use for the racks? That doesn't seem like the home depot unistrut stuff. An the roof mounts please? Nice video!
IronRidge XR-100 rails
IronRidge Flashfoot 2
Great Job Suppy attractive accent and man... Double Bonus.
very nice work, great video!
How do the powerwalls supply power when grid down. Looks like the PW output went right into main panel, just don’t see where the transfer from grid to battery occurs.
This guy just did the Enphase combiner box only. The combiner box does the monitoring of the micro inverters and gives you the power output to your home's breaker panel. If you want battery backup, auto transfer (when the grid goes down), and some cases a generator auto start if grid is down for several days, you will need the Enphase System Controller Box in addition to the combiner box. Your battery backup, combiner box (solar panels), and main grid power all go to the system controller. Then you have the output to your breaker box. The whole system is very nice. When the grid power goes out you will not notice anything is wrong except from an alert from the system controller. I'm planning on adding generator support because I had an outage for 3 days last winter and no sun because of the snow.
Nice looking install!
Are all your projects in the Bay area or do you ever make it down to Socal?
thanks! Bay area only
Do you need a combiner box or can you just put the wires directly into the panel?
combiner box (envoy) provide monitoring. microinverters will work without combiner box.
What type of panels?
Very clear video thanks
Which country is this?
USA, California
no consumption meters?
nope
Nice install. I came across your channel while searching for info on Echoflow Pro Ultra. Were there CTs installed for this system?
thanks, consumption CTs not installed for this project. Here is the installation video for the same panel: ruclips.net/video/ue67uzUnmK8/видео.html
Where are u located?
@@vadim1315 Bay Area, CA
@SolarEngineering do u install in Sacramento area?
@@vadim1315 sorry not my service area
Great video. Thank you.
Серьёзный подход к делу.
ага, спасибо
Not suppose to phase out 8 awg
Why so much those boxes? with micro Enphase inverters you need to just connect main cable to the main fuse box and the Enphase Envoy, thats it.
There is a max amount of panels you can have on 1 string. That's why he has the combiner box. To combine the strings and then to his breaker box. By looking at his combiner box, it looks like he has 3 strings of solar to combine. The Envoy is built into the combiner box (that's the 4th breaker in the combiner, to power the envoy). He also has a main solar disconnect to the left of his combiner box. That may be required in his area. It's different depending on where you live.
Good video - nice detail and description but why inches and feet?? Metric please!
Nais yop buen trabajo
Леха ты окуда переехал в ю эс эй?
из Минска
Stupid place to put panels, trees and chimney means shadows at all times ,or was that not thought about.?
I agree that shadows from the trees and chimney will drastically affect the electric power output. Depending on the arrangement of the micro inverters, partial shade could totally cut off power generation. I have a 23 panel 9.1kw system from Enphase and there is no shade. On sunny days in this April 2024, my system produces 55 kWh per day.
With microinverters, shading on one panel only cuts production on that single panel and does not hurt production from other panels like with string inverrters.
@@marklefler4007still missing out on production on each shaded panel