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Hi all -
First time stumbling upon this forum. I'm in the middle of the process, having just received permits and now awaiting installation timing. In the final design recommendation, I was surprised to see that the team recommended 2 SolarEdge7600 inverters for this install, for a total AC size of 15.2KW with estimated DC production at 16.12KWh. The 15.2KW output exceeds Massachusetts' net metering cap of 10KW, so I'll be taking a bit hit in the net metering benefit... which may be offset by the extra production, but more on that in a second.
Frist Question: When I asked why I can't use one SolarEdge10K, I was told that 1 inverter can't handle that size system? Is that true? I was told I'd have to drop down to the 12.2KW system size if I wanted to stay under the 10KW cap with one inverter, but I'd obviously lose a lot of production. Is there a happy medium to get me the maximum DC production without exceeding the 10KW AC net metering cap?
Second question: Is there a simple calculator out there that anyone can share, where I could more easily decide on the benefit of over-producing (and taking the "penalty" on the wholesale rate vs. retail rate for net metering in the month I over-produce) vs. staying under the cap and getting the maximum rate on the net metering? This is probably a Mass. specific question that also factors in the SMART program, but I'm hoping someone else was already in the same position I am.
Love the forum, thanks in advance for any responses!
Vlad
First time stumbling upon this forum. I'm in the middle of the process, having just received permits and now awaiting installation timing. In the final design recommendation, I was surprised to see that the team recommended 2 SolarEdge7600 inverters for this install, for a total AC size of 15.2KW with estimated DC production at 16.12KWh. The 15.2KW output exceeds Massachusetts' net metering cap of 10KW, so I'll be taking a bit hit in the net metering benefit... which may be offset by the extra production, but more on that in a second.
Frist Question: When I asked why I can't use one SolarEdge10K, I was told that 1 inverter can't handle that size system? Is that true? I was told I'd have to drop down to the 12.2KW system size if I wanted to stay under the 10KW cap with one inverter, but I'd obviously lose a lot of production. Is there a happy medium to get me the maximum DC production without exceeding the 10KW AC net metering cap?
Second question: Is there a simple calculator out there that anyone can share, where I could more easily decide on the benefit of over-producing (and taking the "penalty" on the wholesale rate vs. retail rate for net metering in the month I over-produce) vs. staying under the cap and getting the maximum rate on the net metering? This is probably a Mass. specific question that also factors in the SMART program, but I'm hoping someone else was already in the same position I am.
Love the forum, thanks in advance for any responses!
Vlad