[Shop-talk] PV system

[David Scheidt]

On 6/18/07, Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:
> If you are sending power back onto the grid what happens with downed lines
> and workmen? I know with generators you have to have a transfer switch so
> you don't put power back on the grid. How is this handled or is it even an
> issue? Just wondering. I don't think this would work in Seattle; to many
> clouds and to many cedar trees right around my house.
>

Most places require an automatic disconnect.  When the voltage on the
grid side drops,
the PV system disconnects the inverter output from the grid.

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David Scheidt
dmscheidt at gmail.com