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0 pointsDylan168071y ago0 comments

> As far as I understand it, you can’t have power generated by solar panels feeding loads in your grid-connected panel without backfeeding the grid, same deal as a generator backfeeding a grid-connected panel. You have to kill the MCB or service disconnect to prevent backfeeding.

An inverter can limit its output, right? So measure current at a few different points in the system, do some math, and use that to set the inverter's limit.

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quickthrowman1y ago

Thanks for the explanation, that makes sense. Monitor some CTs and let the inverter only discharge enough power to satisfy the current demand without backfeeding the utility.

jaredhallen1y ago

Or mine some crypto with the excess. I'm only half kidding. Having too much power is a good problem to have.

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quickthrowman1y ago

Thanks for the explanation, that makes sense. Monitor some CTs and let the inverter only discharge enough power to satisfy the current demand without backfeeding the utility.

jaredhallen1y ago

Or mine some crypto with the excess. I'm only half kidding. Having too much power is a good problem to have.

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