By mtvSolar | February 23, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This 11.4kW array in Winchester, VA consists of 38 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to P320 Power Optimizers and SolarEdge inverters for 11.4kW total power. The LG battery is to be added later for backup capability. For now, the system operates as a standard grid-tied system.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 22, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
History of NABCEP The world of renewable energy is in many ways an exciting frontier: as new technological solutions emerge, regulating bodies often cannot make legal precedent fast enough to truly be the protective force in the industry. This is in many ways quite good: it ensures rapid innovation. That being said, the North American… Continue Reading Why NABCEP Certifications are Important for Solar Installers
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 20, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
The solar industry continues to soar, despite occasional efforts to quell that growth. Right-to-access laws in specific states help deal with the situation, though HOA rules can still get in the way of allowing households to install solar panels, at least at first. Some lawsuits have gone forward against local HOA’s in specific states as… Continue Reading Solar Right-To-Access and Your HOA: Preventing Solar Limitations
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 19, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
1492 REC 285w Modules with 750 SolarEdge P600 optimizers make up 30 strings which feed 10 SolarEdge 33.3kW inverters. Total PV system size of 425.220 kWDC. Racking supplied and installed by RBI. Delivery of 1492 solar modules Modules unloaded and ready SolarEdge 33.3k Inverter AC Equipment Panels and inverters installed Panels and inverters installed PROJECT… Continue Reading 425kW Array at VA Medical Center in Perry Point, Maryland
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 15, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This commercial 83kWh battery backup in Rockville, MD has no solar, instead it functions purely as a large UPS to supply 48+ hours of autonomy to security loads during an outage. The battery is a DEKA Unigy II model and the inverter is a Schneider XW5548.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 15, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
The list of expenses that every business has is a long one. Employees must be paid. An office has to be bought or rented. Business services need to be setup. However, some of these expenses can be reduced and controlled. One such expense is electricity and it can be better managed through the investment in… Continue Reading Why Solar Is A Sound Business Investment
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 13, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This ground mounted 3.9kW array in our home town of Berkeley Springs, WV consists of 12 Panasonic 325w modules coupled to SolarEdge P400 Power Optimizers.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 13, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
Many of us have a general understanding of solar energy, but a large group don’t yet know exactly how the systems work to produce power from the sun. It’s important to understand the electricity grid, the functioning of the components that make up a solar power system, and the storage and usage options available for… Continue Reading How Solar Energy Works
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 8, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
You’ve decided to make the leap to solar power. It’s a major step towards lowering your energy bills – and possibly eliminating your electrical utility costs completely. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the solar industry is expected to continue growing at a record pace. What this means for those looking for residential… Continue Reading The Importance of Licensed Electricians When Installing Solar Power
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 6, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
In the hyper-political world of today, obtaining accurate information about what the new solar tariffs will mean to the average consumer can be a difficult process. While the temporary tariffs could disrupt some of the momentum that the solar industry has had in the country, companies using domestically sourced products are set to keep the… Continue Reading The Effect of the New Tariffs on Solar Pricing
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 31, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This 7.2kW array in Berkeley Springs, WV consists of 24 SolarWorld 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 23, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This 6.9kW array in Winchester, Virginia consists of 23 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 16, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This 10.2kW system in Berryville, VA consists of a roof and ground mount array. The SolarWorld 300w modules are coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 2, 2018 | Category mtvSolar
This 14.4kW dual array in Rileyville, VA consists of 21 SolarWorld 300w modules on the roof and another 27 SolarWorld 300w modules on the ground. All modules tied to SolarEdge optimizers and pair of 7.6kW inverters.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 28, 2017 | Category mtvSolar
This 8.7kW array in Morgantown, WV consists of 30 SolarWorld 290w black modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 27, 2017 | Category mtvSolar
This 6kW array consists of 20 SolarWorld 300w modules DC coupled to Schneider charge controllers, and twin XW6848 inverters. A 20kW Cummins generator can supply auxiliary power to charge the batteries. The 30kWh battery bank is a DEKA Unigy II industrial rack mount configuration. Photo of equipment coming soon!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 20, 2017 | Category mtvSolar
This 12kW ground mount array in Augusta,WV consists of 40 SolarWorld 300w modules tied to SolarEdge optimizers and inverters.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 18, 2017 | Category mtvSolar
This 3.48kW array in Berkeley Springs, WV consists of 12 SolarWorld 290w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and oversized SolarEdge 11.4kW inverter for future expansion.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 14, 2017 | Category mtvSolar
This 7.2kW array in Smithsburg, MD consists of 24 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to P320 Power Optimizers and SolarEdge inverter. A unique installation, it is mounted on a pergola with custom tilt racks.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 13, 2017 | Category mtvSolar
This 4.8kW array in Capon Bridge, WV consists of 16 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and StorEdge inverter with LG Chem battery.
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