[RE-wrenches] GTBB inverters without batteries

[Jeff Clearwater]

Hey Wrenches,

I should have been more specific in my question.

I'm well aware of the advantages of true-off grid inverters and the 
expansion routes of Sol-Arks or Sunny Islands as well as their price 
point!  Serious surge, serious battery expansion capability, stacking 
etc.  However that all comes with a price . . .

What I'm needing here is a simple 7.6 KW grid-tie inverter with minimal 
(15KWH) backup upgrade route.  No big expectations on the backup or 
surge - just minimal backup at an affordable price.

So in that world - I know the PWRcell works well without batteries - but 
I have less experience with StorEdge or SkyBox.  And the PWRcell is a 
new beast perhaps since Pika was acquired?  I know Generac has been 
upgrading . . .
Any experience with any of these in grid-tie mode with no batteries?

Thanks,

Jeff

> Rick Brown <mailto:rick at SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com>
> October 5, 2020 at 11:51 AM
> Sol-ark will function w/o batteries. Pretty straightforward 
> installation with no need for a separate charge controller.
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> Jeff Clearwater <mailto:jeffc at villagepowerdesign.com>
> October 5, 2020 at 11:20 AM
> Hey Esteemed colleagues.
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> I'm curious which GTBB inverters folks are installing when the 
> customer can't afford batteries right away.
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> How do StorEdges, Skyboxes, PWRCells perform in purely grid-tied mode 
> with no battery and any advantages - disadvantages of various options 
> folks want to point out or considerations for the upgrade path of each?
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