To Defect or not to Defect? Going Off the Grid with Solar + Storage

Why consider defecting from the grid? Is there room for utility and solar + storage compromise?
The combination of solar plus storage is on everyone’s mind these days. There is a huge buzz in the solar industry about the prospect of adding storage to their PV systems.

But why? What is the buzz about?

The cost of PV keeps […]

March 1st, 2016|Categories: Solar Design & Installation, Solar Plus Storage, Utility-Scale Solar|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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PV Electrical Codes, Time of Use and Inverter Clipping Considerations

Dr. Sean White takes on student questions about National Electrical Code compliance, solar panel Time of Use (TOU) optimization and inverter lifespan. 
Student 1: Why do some AHJ’s (Authority Having Jurisdiction’s) still allow installations under a previous edition of the National Electrical Code? Safety being paramount, is there a time limit for adoption of the latest code?

Dr. Sean White: I […]

February 10th, 2016|Categories: Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar Plus Storage|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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