[RE-wrenches] SunPower AC Modules non-Enphase

[Jason Szumlanski]

I can confirm that Enphase has an upgrade program that covers this and even
other manufacturer conversions. I was provided a quote to get this system
converted. The discount is not dramatic compared to my distribution
pricing, but anything helps, and the program adds some legitimacy to the
conversion process from the SolarBridge obsolete equipment. It's something
I can present to my clients transparently to see if they want to proceed. I
think we are on a good path for this client.

Thank you, August, for that recommendation!

Jason Szumlanski
Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group
NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP)
Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956
Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13013208


On Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM Jason Szumlanski <
jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:

> Solarbridge. That's the one. I could not remember the name of the
> manufacturer.
>
> I did not realize Enphase had an upgrade program for these. I will reach
> out to my sales rep. That is a great idea. Thanks!
>
> I think the frame depth is going to be an issue for UFOs on the ends. I
> did not take a close look to see if CAMOs would work. I might have to
> source some 50 mm stopper sleeves.
>
> It's a tough conversation these days, because even though they have a
> perfectly viable 350 watt panel, the perceived value of that panel is
> nowhere near the cost of a brand new 410W panel with a new warranty.
>
> Jason
>
> On Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 9:31 AM August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jason - The “d” series micros on the back of those 350 mods are from
>> Solarbridge and probably need to be scrapped. Enphase, the last I checked,
>> was offering their upgrade program pricing for these mods so if you contact
>> them they will set you up with a kit of new micros and a IQ Combiner for
>> monitoring for a good price. Then, you just wire them up like a new Enphase
>> system.
>>
>> For racking, it isn’t any problem to rack these mods up with non-SunPower
>> racking such as IronRidge and their top clamps.
>>
>> August
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 6:11 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
>> re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I was contacted by a homeowner with a bunch of spr-x21-350-blk-d-ac that
>>> were removed for roof replacement right around the time that SunPower went
>>> bankrupt. All the cabling is missing, and I'm not sure if the monitoring
>>> system is even viable anymore.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions for how to handle this? I think the IQ8X microinverter
>>> might be compatible and the DC leads from the panel might be long enough if
>>> I frame mount the microinverter or carefully position microinverters on the
>>> rail.
>>>
>>> The other issue I have is all of the proprietary clamps for these panels
>>> are missing. Can these panels be top clamped with standard UFO or other mid
>>> clamps?
>>>
>>> I have been helping quite a few people get systems with SunPower branded
>>> Enphase microinverters converted over to the Enlighten monitoring portal,
>>> but I am not familiar with the microinverters on the spr-x21-350-blk-d-ac.
>>>
>>> Jason Szumlanski
>>> Florida Solar Design Group
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