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I see now. The SMA inverter that guy has in the video is one of their battery inverters, but I see that the SPS module you are talking about (I found the PDF) is a stand-alone product you can add to a few of their inverter types.
Interesting. I think most people do micro-inverters (one per panel). I think these SPS devices probably need a string inverter.
I, too, have the Sunny Boy 6.0 inverters (2) and (1) Sunny Boy 7.0. No batteries though; wish I had batteries as a backup but I can plug into anyone of the inverters during a power outage (as long as there is sunlight) and get power. FPL net metering out on Merritt Island. Power is $0.11 per Kwh and FPL buys excess at $0.02. I have a 20Kw system which powers the house (3 A/C units) and the car and yard tools. This is the start of my second year. The first year excess paid 5 months worth of electricity bills @$9.00/mo (taxes and fees). This year I will produce enough to cover all fees next year.
In addition to Tesla, if you need another number try Brevard Solar ( Solar Panels and Energy in Brevard County FL – Solar Power is finally affordable! ). They install as far west as Tampa. I was quite pleased with their price and service. Vet discount, too ,I believe.
Have you ever had cause to use SPS? How well did it work?
Thought I might use it during Hurricane Dorian but that turned out to be a non event here (not so for the poor Bahamians). So, no chance to use it. I really should just test it now rather than wait for the real need.
You've already seen good info in the replies. Some other thoughts - - if you have a large lot or acreage, consider a ground mount system. No roof problems and it provides a shed for outdoor storage. If you experience power outages where whole house generators are common in your area, consider a battery array as back-up power instead of a generator. Battery back-up costs roughly $5,000.I've been on the fence for a few years to take the solar power plunge and get a system installed in my home. I've been putting it off for a while because it was my understanding solar power systems generally aren't a good idea if your power bill doesn't exceed $200/month. So here I am in a typical central FL summertime heatwave and now my bills are nearing the $300/month mark. Obviously this is mainly because my home's A/C system is working really hard during the hottest central FL months which is where we're at. Add that plus the recent purchase of my Model 3 and my power consumption has increased quite a bit. This has me thinking about going with a solar setup.
I want to go with a system that charges some battery banks so I can run my home in the evening once the sun goes down. I've heard that charging a Tesla from a solar powered battery bank isn't always a good option. So I'm looking for any advice from any users that are in fact charging their Teslas from any solar powered battery banks.
Please chime in....
I've been on the fence for a few years to take the solar power plunge and get a system installed in my home. I've been putting it off for a while because it was my understanding solar power systems generally aren't a good idea if your power bill doesn't exceed $200/month. So here I am in a typical central FL summertime heatwave and now my bills are nearing the $300/month mark. Obviously this is mainly because my home's A/C system is working really hard during the hottest central FL months which is where we're at. Add that plus the recent purchase of my Model 3 and my power consumption has increased quite a bit. This has me thinking about going with a solar setup.
I want to go with a system that charges some battery banks so I can run my home in the evening once the sun goes down. I've heard that charging a Tesla from a solar powered battery bank isn't always a good option. So I'm looking for any advice from any users that are in fact charging their Teslas from any solar powered battery banks.
Please chime in....
I've been on the fence for a few years to take the solar power plunge and get a system installed in my home. I've been putting it off for a while because it was my understanding solar power systems generally aren't a good idea if your power bill doesn't exceed $200/month. So here I am in a typical central FL summertime heatwave and now my bills are nearing the $300/month mark. Obviously this is mainly because my home's A/C system is working really hard during the hottest central FL months which is where we're at. Add that plus the recent purchase of my Model 3 and my power consumption has increased quite a bit. This has me thinking about going with a solar setup.
I want to go with a system that charges some battery banks so I can run my home in the evening once the sun goes down. I've heard that charging a Tesla from a solar powered battery bank isn't always a good option. So I'm looking for any advice from any users that are in fact charging their Teslas from any solar powered battery banks.
Please chime in....
Running AC from the grid is a huge concern vis-a-vis global warming. If you run AC it should be mandatory to only run it from solar or wind powered electricity. Charging the car falls into the same category. I can't comment re USA pricing as we live in Australia and France where we have ample solar systems and no AC. Good insulation and shaded gardens helps a lot.I've been on the fence for a few years to take the solar power plunge and get a system installed in my home. I've been putting it off for a while because it was my understanding solar power systems generally aren't a good idea if your power bill doesn't exceed $200/month. So here I am in a typical central FL summertime heatwave and now my bills are nearing the $300/month mark. Obviously this is mainly because my home's A/C system is working really hard during the hottest central FL months which is where we're at. Add that plus the recent purchase of my Model 3 and my power consumption has increased quite a bit. This has me thinking about going with a solar setup.
I want to go with a system that charges some battery banks so I can run my home in the evening once the sun goes down. I've heard that charging a Tesla from a solar powered battery bank isn't always a good option. So I'm looking for any advice from any users that are in fact charging their Teslas from any solar powered battery banks.
Please chime in....
Exactly. If you can buy it outright and without financing, then there's no interest.Every calculation I've done or seen has an outright purchase coming out ahead in the long run assuming that you're going to be in the home for a long time.
I've been on the fence for a few years to take the solar power plunge and get a system installed in my home. I've been putting it off for a while because it was my understanding solar power systems generally aren't a good idea if your power bill doesn't exceed $200/month. So here I am in a typical central FL summertime heatwave and now my bills are nearing the $300/month mark. Obviously this is mainly because my home's A/C system is working really hard during the hottest central FL months which is where we're at. Add that plus the recent purchase of my Model 3 and my power consumption has increased quite a bit. This has me thinking about going with a solar setup.
I want to go with a system that charges some battery banks so I can run my home in the evening once the sun goes down. I've heard that charging a Tesla from a solar powered battery bank isn't always a good option. So I'm looking for any advice from any users that are in fact charging their Teslas from any solar powered battery banks.
Please chime in....
By the way, this is something for people to be aware of. It may not be a good to so overbuild your solar array, depending on how your state or your utility does net metering. In my state (Idaho), there is never a time they will just write you a check for excess you have produced. They just keep track of a number of kWh credits you have stored on your account with Idaho Power, but there is not a way to get paid out in actual money for that. So it is sometimes not advantageous to go over 100% of what you consume. Shooting for 90-some % of your annual consumption cycle is usually good.I'm on my third year with solar cells and second year with a Model 3. Bottom line - during the entire time, I've not had one month where I consumed more electricity than we produced.