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    Help me understand my Powerwall 2 & Solar install (want to add more solar)

    I gave the direction to the solar installer to simply add the new system to the existing generation panel. What should I keep an eye out for when doing this? I will be adding another 7.2 kW to an existing 4.3 kW system.
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    Help me understand my Powerwall 2 & Solar install (want to add more solar)

    Got it. All of your help is appreciated. It's starting to make considerably more sense now. I am not super concerned with the backup configuration. My critical loads are limited to the backup load center and the stuff on there isn't excessive and will likely last through a typical (and rare)...
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    Help me understand my Powerwall 2 & Solar install (want to add more solar)

    Thanks. That helps a lot. I understand the calculations about when I am using power and the prices I am getting when I am feeding power back to the grid with NEM. I am only sizing the system to match those dollar amounts and not necessarily the kWh's consumed vs generated. My simplified...
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    Help me understand my Powerwall 2 & Solar install (want to add more solar)

    Got it. That is what I assumed was the case. Thanks for confirming! I want to feed the grid the excess power and get paid for that. I am on a Net Energy Metering plan with PG&E. My goal is to generate as much as I consume. I currently have my PowerWall setup as Time Based Control for cost...
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    Help me understand my Powerwall 2 & Solar install (want to add more solar)

    Tesla just finished installing a single Powerwall at my house which has an existing 4.3 kW solar system. I intended to be able to backup all loads, but Tesla managed to screw up my SGIP application and overall order and I ended up with only one Powerwall and two load centers and a split system...