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7.2kW Battery Backup in Jefferson County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | September 28, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

This ground mount array in Harpers Ferry, WV consists of 24 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to Schneider charge controllers and hybrid battery inverter.  The battery bank is a DEKA Unigy II industrial-grade rack of 2v cells for 48v nominal.  Should there be a power failure, the critical loads will keep operating without so much as a… Continue Reading 7.2kW Battery Backup in Jefferson County, West Virginia

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10.8kW Solar Battery Backup in Winchester, Virginia

By mtvSolar | September 13, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

This 10.8kW system in Winchester, VA consists of 36 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to Schneider Charge Controllers and Schneider XW Inverters.  With a 25kWh DEKA Unigy II battery bank it’ll keep the critical loads operational without so much as a hiccup during a power failure.  During normal operation, excess energy is pushed back to the… Continue Reading 10.8kW Solar Battery Backup in Winchester, Virginia

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StorEdge/LG Battery Backups in West Virginia and Maryland

By mtvSolar | June 8, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

These grid-tied battery backup systems, one located in Parkersburg, WV and one in Severn, MD consist of SolarEdge “StorEdge” inverters and LG Chem RESU10H batteries.  They will keep critical loads such as refrigerators, freezers, lights and receptacles powered during an outage.  

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6kW Array with Battery Backup in Rappahannock County, Virginia

By 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!

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Why We Chose The Batteries That We Use

By mtvSolar | December 1, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

There are two battery types commonly used with solar: lead-acid and lithium-ion. Each type has its pros and cons. The standard battery for solar applications is lead-acid, however, with the advent of low cost wall mounted lithium packs, we’re seeing more of a mix of both chemistries. Lead acid has a lower cost per kWh,… Continue Reading Why We Chose The Batteries That We Use

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7.8kW Array and LG Battery Backup in Lewis County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | October 2, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

The 7.8kW array consists of 26 SolarWorld 300w modules coupled to SolarEdge “StorEdge” and LG Chem wall mounted lithium battery.

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First LG Battery Backup Has Gone Live in Charles Town, West Virginia!

By mtvSolar | July 20, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

Our first LG battery backup system is now operational.  The customer had us install a StorEdge with 32 SolarWorld 285w modules a year ago in anticipation of the battery.  Now, below are the details of this major milestone:  The battery package is opened and inspected The bracket is mounted to the wall The battery is… Continue Reading First LG Battery Backup Has Gone Live in Charles Town, West Virginia!

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Introducing LG Chem Lithium Batteries

By mtvSolar | June 15, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

Mountain View Solar is now installing SolarEdge “StorEdge” + LG Chem battery backup systems.  We can also retrofit existing systems.   Fill out our free estimate form linked here and we will be in touch promptly!

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9.12kW Hybrid Grid-Tied Battery System in Clarke County, Virginia

By mtvSolar | June 16, 2016 | Category mtvSolar

This 9.12kW solar array and battery backup system located in Berryville, VA consists of 32 SolarWorld 285w modules coupled to Schneider 600v charge controllers.  There is a Schneider XW inverter and DEKA Unigy II battery bank to keep the critical loads powered in event of grid failure.

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Charge Your Tesla With Solar Power – Even OffGrid!

By mtvSolar | June 3, 2016 | Category mtvSolar

+ run your electric hot water heater too! A typical grid tied solar system will generate power for use in the home first, with extra power being sent back to the grid. However, if the power goes out, the solar power also shuts down.  With a battery system your solar keeps working, and the hybrid… Continue Reading Charge Your Tesla With Solar Power – Even OffGrid!

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3.42kW Array & Battery Backup in Morgan County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | February 8, 2016 | Category mtvSolar

This 3.42kW array consists of 12 SolarWorld 285w modules coupled to Schneider MPPT charge controller.  There is a 25.8kWh battery bank and Schneider 6kW inverter to provide power during grid failure.  A 10kW generator kicks in to charge the batteries if they run low during an outage.

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Introducing Battery Backup in Two Phases

By mtvSolar | December 18, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

Mountain View Solar now offers the capability to have your battery backup installed in two phases. For lead-acid systems we first install a DC coupled grid-tied solar system using small temporary batteries.  When you’re ready we install the full size battery bank and critical loads panel, and all installed equipment that you purchased in phase 1… Continue Reading Introducing Battery Backup in Two Phases

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6.84kW Ground Mount Array in Pocahontas County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | December 11, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

This 6.84kW array in Greenbank, WV consists of 24 SolarWorld 285w modules coupled to Outback charge controllers. The grid-tied battery backup system consists of Outback Radian inverter and 38,544kWh DEKA Unigy II battery bank.

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24kW Hybrid Micro-Grid System in Fauquier County, Virginia

By mtvSolar | December 9, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

System is complete, click here for updated blog entry!

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Compact Battery Backup & Grid-Tied Array in Kanawha County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | December 7, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

This battery backup system in Charleston, WV consists pf 24 SolarWorld 280w modules connected to a pair of Outback FlexMax charge controllers for 6.720kW capacity.  There is also an independent grid-tied array totaling 5.6kW connected to an SMA Sunny Boy 6kW inverter.

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6.720kW Solar Battery Backup in Berkeley County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | December 2, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

This system in Gerrardstown, WV consists of 24 SolarWorld 280w modules coupled to twin Schneider MPPT charge controllers, Schneider XW6848 inverter, and Unigy battery bank.

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mtvSolar’s Exclusive All-In-One Solar Generator

By mtvSolar | October 8, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

Introducing our compact solar powered generator. Our smallest battery backup system yet, this custom-built “super critical loads” model contains an Outback Radian inverter, Outback charge controller and 12kWh of Made-in-USA battery capacity. It can utilize 3.42kW of solar via twelve SolarWorld 285w modules. Completely contained in a weatherproof enclosure, it can be installed outside of… Continue Reading mtvSolar’s Exclusive All-In-One Solar Generator

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Compact Outback Battery Backup in Fayette County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | September 8, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

This freshly installed battery backup system in Fayette County, West Virginia consists of a DEKA 538aH Unigy battery bank and an Outback Radian inverter.  The 2 Outback charge controllers are fed by 24 SolarWorld 285w modules.  It is a DC coupled grid-tie system which becomes a self contained off-grid system during power failures.

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Keep your water flowing and refrigerator cold during power failures

By mtvSolar | September 4, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

Introducing mtvSolar’s “Super Critical Loads” battery backup systems, an affordable alternative to a full size battery system. These entry level battery backup systems have enough power to keep your refrigerator, well pump and some lights operational. During normal operation the utility or optional solar will keep the batteries topped up and ready.  If you’re off-grid,… Continue Reading Keep your water flowing and refrigerator cold during power failures

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Introducing Lithium Batteries for Home Backup

By mtvSolar | August 13, 2015 | Category mtvSolar

mtvSolar is breaking new ground once again with our first lithium battery installation.  With a lifespan measured in decades and thousands of cycles, lithium batteries are the next wave in energy storage. This model is 48v @ 400aH, and can be utilized much more completely than leadacid yet still be cycled thousands of times. This… Continue Reading Introducing Lithium Batteries for Home Backup

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