[RE-wrenches] Outback AC coupling Sunpower?

Jay Peltz jay at asis.com
Tue Jul 30 16:29:49 PDT 2013


Hi ray

Magnum does have a way to do it 
Theirs is a bit different, but all the data is on their web site

Jay
Peltz power

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On Jul 30, 2013, at 4:23 PM, Ray Walters <ray at solarray.com> wrote:

> The Outback rep got me some good info, and I'm liking the Radian with the Remote controlled breaker to control the GT inverter when the grid is out.  I've heard of quite a few problems related to the Sunny Island frequency controlled system.
> My question is can off grid inverters like the Magnum be AC coupled?  I'm trying to get the price down, and still handle the 240 vac input from the GT inverter.
> I penciled out the Radian and I was topping $10k before installation.   This customer is hoping for a solution under $10k, and closer to $5k if possible.  I think an elegant lower cost solution for Grid tie with battery back up is in order.  A Radian Lite?
> For backup, it could even be mod sine, as it wouldn't be much worse than generator power or the average UPS setup.
> 
> 
> R.Ray Walters
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
> Licensed Master Electrician
> Solar Design Engineer
> 303 505-8760
> 



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