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Hi Laz -- The generator integration is not supported in the initial software rollout. Moreover, without the storage component you do not have anything to form the microgrid that can control the IQ microinverters on the roof. Best regards... Jim
Published by founder on 03/17/20
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I've got solar; why is my bill so high? (Comment)
Hi Jim, Novice on solar here, so be gentle in response. I am thinking of building a new home, which will be out of state (in Texas). While I know state laws vary, it is possible to pay outright for panels (so there is no lease contract) and not sign up…
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I've got solar; why is my bill so high? (Comment)
Jayson -- I don't know how things work in TX, but generally if you build a home in a city area, you will be required to be tied into the local utilities. You could certainly size a PV system large enough to cover most, if not all of your usage, but you…
Published by founder on 02/17/21
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I've got solar; why is my bill so high? (Comment)
I would note that in the first instance it would make sense to ask these questions of the company that you picked to do the install! That said, let me see if I can answer some of these. I don't know anything about your usage, so it is impossible to say…
Published by founder on 10/28/22
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In November of 2011, Run on Sun was hired by Westridge School for Girls to install a 54 kW solar system on the roof of the school's Fran Norris Scoble Performing Arts Center (the "PAC" as it is known on campus). This series documents that process…
In Solar Economics / Solar Rebates / PWP Rebates, Utilities / PWP, Commercial Solar, Non-profit solar, Non-profit solar / Westridge PAC Project
Published by founder on 05/04/12
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In Part 3 of our series on installing solar at Westridge, we look at the staging required for this production and take a close-up look at some of the work that had to be done on the ground.
Published by founder on 05/04/12
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Teaching the Duck to Fly (Post)
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In All About Solar Power, Utilities, All About Solar Power / Energy Efficiency, Ranting, All About Solar Power / Energy Storage
Published by founder on 07/23/14
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Published by founder on 10/28/16
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Our recent heatwave is a potent reminder of a sad solar fact: generally speaking, if you have a solar power system and the grid goes down, or even just drops really low as it did in Altadena this past weekend, your solar power will also go out, leaving…
Published by founder on 07/09/18
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Last month during Intersolar, I (along with colleagues Sara and Victoria) was lucky enough to get invited to see a microgrid demonstration featuring the Enphase next-gen IQ8 at their headquarters in Petaluma, California. As I had to sign an NDA as the…
Published by founder on 08/17/18
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UPDATE - We got a message back from Enphase about a viable approach to the whole-house connection issue discussed below. The end of March found me in San Diego attending the annual NABCEP Continuing Education Conference. As part of being NABCEP…
Published by founder on 04/03/19
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Let's Talk Ensemble! (Post)
The Enphase Ensemble system is almost here, so let’s start talking about…
Published by founder on 11/11/19
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While you weren’t watching, SCE - the same SCE that is trying to kill off rooftop solar - just raised their Time-of-Use rates for residential customers. We break down the increase and show what it might mean for a couple of potential clients...
Published by founder on 03/14/21
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Readers of this blog know quite well that the long-awaited Enphase IQ8 microinverters are almost here. (Enphase reports that shipments have started, and our distributor is promising to have them in numbers by next month.) But there’s one slight…
Published by founder on 01/05/22
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Today’s CPUC public comment period attracted more than 400 people looking to speak - each for no more than one minute. Below are the prepared remarks of Run on Sun Founder and CEO, Jim Jenal. My name is Jim Jenal, and I am the Founder and CEO of…
In All About Solar Power, Commercial Solar, Residential Solar, Ranting, Non-profit solar, Solar Policy / Net Metering
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TL;DR: NEM 3.0 will drastically lower payback rates in SCE territory Act before April 14th to lock-in the better rates of the current rules! (NB: If you are NOT an SCE customer, you can ignore this entirely as it won’t affect you at all!) In…
Published by founder on 01/04/23
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The Ides of March came and went, and with it access to NEM 2.0! We - and pretty much every one else in the California solar industry - experienced a mad, last-minute crush as we tried to get as many applications submitted with time to respond to the…
Published by founder on 03/17/23
