Well, there is a way that it CAN be done, but your system would have the inverter synchronized to the grid (panels produce DC, at least the ones I've seen), but then it's just as your panels produce power and gets used within your house first, and excess works against your bill. (Also, needs specific tools to do safely, so if going this route just as well have an electrician do it so they are responsible if they burn down the house)
If you want your solar power to be used in your home through the evening, then the interlock is needed, and I would recommend a UPS system so that the power is maintained for the fraction of a second that it's dark during the swap,
The setup as is really shouldn't need any special expertise beyond following the various instruction sets, just don't test hot wires with the hands and it should be fine.
I recommend running specific circuits that you want backed up by generator.
I will wire houses differently for people that want Generators. Most don't go to the level I do, but with 3-4 well planned circuits, you can keep the lights on throughout the house with a bunch of general receptacles that can easily be used for anything, also Furnace and Fridges.
Most don't go to the level you do? Do you mean full coverage in case of a backup? Or adding sensors that can detect a power outage and switch over automatically?
I hadn't really thought of that aspect, but definitely would be prudent to have a priority for stuff that's most important to keep the power on.
I'm glad that this is the extent that I got for correction, my focus is more on the control side, so was really just looking at that from a more theoretical point than practical installation.
Exactly. All you need is your fridge, freezer, furnace and one receptacle. You don't need to size the system to handle an entire house load so it becomes much more affordable.
Well, there is a way that it CAN be done, but your system would have the inverter synchronized to the grid (panels produce DC, at least the ones I've seen), but then it's just as your panels produce power and gets used within your house first, and excess works against your bill. (Also, needs specific tools to do safely, so if going this route just as well have an electrician do it so they are responsible if they burn down the house)
If you want your solar power to be used in your home through the evening, then the interlock is needed, and I would recommend a UPS system so that the power is maintained for the fraction of a second that it's dark during the swap,
The setup as is really shouldn't need any special expertise beyond following the various instruction sets, just don't test hot wires with the hands and it should be fine.
I recommend running specific circuits that you want backed up by generator.
I will wire houses differently for people that want Generators. Most don't go to the level I do, but with 3-4 well planned circuits, you can keep the lights on throughout the house with a bunch of general receptacles that can easily be used for anything, also Furnace and Fridges.
Most don't go to the level you do? Do you mean full coverage in case of a backup? Or adding sensors that can detect a power outage and switch over automatically?
I hadn't really thought of that aspect, but definitely would be prudent to have a priority for stuff that's most important to keep the power on.
I'm glad that this is the extent that I got for correction, my focus is more on the control side, so was really just looking at that from a more theoretical point than practical installation.
Exactly. All you need is your fridge, freezer, furnace and one receptacle. You don't need to size the system to handle an entire house load so it becomes much more affordable.