TLDR - A very unique case that will only be of interest to those that like taking a deep dive (the type of person who might enjoy doing only the most difficult crossword puzzles).
This is definitely an edge case but I'd appreciate any input as I'm searching for a creative solution.
Georgia Power (GaPwr) limits system size to 10kW AC in order to qualify for either of their two net metering programs (Monthly Netting and Instantaneous Netting). Neither program is very good, but that's all GaPwr offers.
My system has 15.2 kW AC from the inverters in two PW+. I have 20 kW solar panels, 4 Powerwalls, and Tesla installed it in March 2023.
I just got my first full/regular bill and used only 116 kWh but I sent 1,187 kWh back to the grid. I got zero credit for what I sent to the grid. If I knew I wasn't getting credit I could have easily avoided using the 116 kWh so my bill would have been only a minimum bill in the $20 to $25 range.
On the positive side GaPwr offers a very good EV rate with overnight power at about 1.6 cents/kWh. During the worst solar months I'll be able to time shift my grid use and my bill will still be very low. These low bills limit what I'm willing to spend for a solution.
I'm exploring the (crazy?) possibility of taking one inverter out of my system so that I qualify for some bill relief from GaPwr. I'd leave it in place but just wire it out of the system, if that's a possibility. That would create some clipping, but with the excess I'm generating in the summer that shouldn't be a problem. In the winter there would be less clipping.
I'm looking for any thoughts on whether this can be done from a system/wiring standpoint, whether Tesla would do the work, and what the cost might be. I'm thinking that if GaPwr ever comes up with a better and less restrictive net metering program I could restore the retired inverter.
This is definitely an edge case but I'd appreciate any input as I'm searching for a creative solution.
Georgia Power (GaPwr) limits system size to 10kW AC in order to qualify for either of their two net metering programs (Monthly Netting and Instantaneous Netting). Neither program is very good, but that's all GaPwr offers.
My system has 15.2 kW AC from the inverters in two PW+. I have 20 kW solar panels, 4 Powerwalls, and Tesla installed it in March 2023.
I just got my first full/regular bill and used only 116 kWh but I sent 1,187 kWh back to the grid. I got zero credit for what I sent to the grid. If I knew I wasn't getting credit I could have easily avoided using the 116 kWh so my bill would have been only a minimum bill in the $20 to $25 range.
On the positive side GaPwr offers a very good EV rate with overnight power at about 1.6 cents/kWh. During the worst solar months I'll be able to time shift my grid use and my bill will still be very low. These low bills limit what I'm willing to spend for a solution.
I'm exploring the (crazy?) possibility of taking one inverter out of my system so that I qualify for some bill relief from GaPwr. I'd leave it in place but just wire it out of the system, if that's a possibility. That would create some clipping, but with the excess I'm generating in the summer that shouldn't be a problem. In the winter there would be less clipping.
I'm looking for any thoughts on whether this can be done from a system/wiring standpoint, whether Tesla would do the work, and what the cost might be. I'm thinking that if GaPwr ever comes up with a better and less restrictive net metering program I could restore the retired inverter.