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My problem is a bit different. I have a healthy amount of solar but don't want to buy batteries (even in truck form). The solar needs AC from the mains for so
by anamax 4y ago
My problem is a bit different.
I have a healthy amount of solar but don't want to buy batteries (even in truck form).
The solar needs AC from the mains for some reason.
Is there some way to hookup a small generator to make the solar happy and then use the solar for power? (Yes, I'd have to disconnect everything from the grid.)
Let's assume that I don't try to use too much power. Will the solar be damaged if I don't use enough?
- aftbit 4y ago>Will the solar be damaged if I don't use enough? Something will be damaged or the whole system will shut down. Typically grid-tied systems do not have the ability to dump excess power or throttle down panels to provide partial loads. You would be better off installing a proper battery-backed inverter, but depending on the wiring and design of the existing system, that might mean replacing everything except the panels, which is likely quite expensive.