[RE-wrenches] large array on 200 amp service

[Nick Soleil]

One trick is to install an external meter base, so that you can use the original meter compartment for your supply side connection.  You'll also need jumper straps and a cover for the original meter base.

Nick Soleil
Enphase Energy
Cell: 707-321-2937

> On Sep 25, 2015, at 10:31 AM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:
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> Siemens makes a "Solar Ready" line. Whatever you plan to install, make sure it's on the utility's list of approved devices. And...
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> Don't find out the hard way that your utility does not allow solar backfeed directly to the double-lugs on the load side of the meter socket. It makes no sense whatsoever, but we ran into one utility resisting our doing anything in the meter can, claiming it was their domain until the conductors leave the meter enclosure. The AHJ wasn't prepared to back us up. 
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> With a fusible disconnect immediately adjacent to the meter, you would think this is the preferable interconnection method in every case from the utility's perspective!
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> Jason
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>> On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Peter Parrish <peter.parrish at calsolareng.com> wrote:
>> One way, if you want the feed to be on the customer’s side of the meter, is to install a new service panel with meter jaws that are designed to be “double lugged”. That is the two lugs on the customer side have accommodation for a solar backfeed. There are rules about the OCP and disconnect, but the entire arrangement is code compliant.
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>> Not every manu sells these panels, and off the top of my head I can’t remember the one we used many years ago. I’ll find out the make and model if you want.
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>> -          Peter
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>> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of gary easton
>> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 6:11 AM
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>> Hello Wrenches,
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>> What are folks doing when installing 100A plus of solar into a 200A service? 
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>> Gary Easton
>> Appalachian Renewable Power
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>> Stewart, Ohio 45778
>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV                                                            
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