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Originally Posted by Cobb
Looks like poly crystal solar. I thought those were only good for shaded areas and mono crystal was better for direct sun and higher temperatures like a roof?
Does each panel have its own toggle switch? Looks like a toggle switch in the photo.
Are these grid tie with the gti at each panel?
Inquiring minds want to know.  |
Yes they are poly, but my understanding is that poly cells are generally used for bright light settings and mono for low light settings. But the system is a direct grid tie in at the circuit breaker box. I watched the meter spin backwards for a few seconds before they shut it down pending inspector approval. That was cool. Each panel has a peak output of about 245 watts. We put 11 panels on the roof. Each panel has its own microinverter, and each microinverter communicates wirelessly with an internet connected monitoring thermostat looking device inside the home they call a "networking hub" or something. The panels all had an integrated ground design, which meant that, unlike last year, we did not need to run separate copper grounding wire. That was cool, and made the whole process much simpler.
There was another volunteer who showed up in a Gen1 Insight. I include that here.
EDIT: I don't know why two of the images are still sideways. I rotated them before posting. Oh well. You'll get it.
