[RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

[Chris Mason]

A general smart management module will sense the generator is running and
disconnect the inverter.  No wires required.
On Feb 5, 2016 14:33, "Daniel Tittmann" <daniel at greenwired.com> wrote:

> Esteemed colleagues-
>
> We are finding more and more clients with existing utility back up
> generators that are wanting grid inter tied solar systems.  Many of these
> clients are not willing to go the extra mile to interface the solar system
> with the back up gen.  I am wondering if any of you out there have found
> simple fail safe solutions for preventing generator back feed when relays
> and switch gear are difficult or impossible to implement.
>
>  I have been thinking perhaps a large enough diode on the gen output could
> do it, but then what happens to the grid tied inverter when there is no
> where for the power to go?
>
> I know this is vague, but I am searching the hive to see if there is a
> better way to make these customers happy and make the sale.
>
> Thanks
> Daniel
>
>
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