[RE-wrenches] grid-tie inverters & generators

[Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind]

All,
I suppose a normally-closed relay on the inverter output, with coil
energized from the generator (i.e. It opens when the genny is on) might be
easier than a NO relay on the grid-side. Anyone do it this way?

-Kelly


On 11/20/08 9:30 AM, "Kelly Keilwitz" <kelly at whidbeysunwind.com> wrote:

> 
> The relay seems like a reasonable solution. However, if the main panel is
> entirely backed up by the genny, to power the relay from the grid (only)
> requires a line-side tap, yes? Is there a simple solution that I¹m missing?
>