[RE-wrenches] large array on 200 amp service

[Jason Szumlanski]

Great idea - one given me to a buddy, but we had the same utility reject
that, too. Rather than argue with them, that particular customer changed to
a new 200A meter/main with conductors we could tap. It wasn't cheap... but
it got the job done quickly.



On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 3:08 PM, Nick Soleil <nsoleil at enphaseenergy.com>
wrote:

> 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:
>
> Siemens makes a "Solar Ready" line. Whatever you plan to install, make
> sure it's on the utility's list of approved devices. And...
>
> 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.
>
> 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!
>
> Jason
>
>
> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> -          Peter
>>
>>
>>
>> Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D.
>>
>> President, SolarGnosis
>>
>> 1107 Fair Oaks Ave.
>>
>> Suite 351
>>
>> South Pasadena, CA 91030
>>
>> (323) 839-6108
>>
>> petertor at pobox.com
>>
>> NABCEP Certified PV Professional #031806-26
>>
>>
>>
>> *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
>> *To:* RE-wrenches
>> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] large array on 200 amp service
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> What are folks doing when installing 100A plus of solar into a 200A
>> service?
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Gary Easton
>> Appalachian Renewable Power
>>
>> Stewart, Ohio 45778
>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV
>>
>> T: 740-277-8498
>>
>>  www.arp-solar.com
>>
>>
>> “First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then
>> you win.”
>>
>> ~Ghandi
>>
>>
>>
>
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