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7.9kW Array with LG Battery Backup in Prince George’s County, Maryland

By mtvSolar | January 30, 2019 | Category mtvSolar

This battery backup system in Hyattsville, MD is a retrofit of an existing solar array.  The existing modules were coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter along with an LG Chem RESU10H battery for backup of critical loads.

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12.76kW Array in Berkeley County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | December 13, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

This 12.76kW array in Bunker Hill, WV consists of 44 290w modules coupled to Schneider charge controllers and XW inverters.

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Dual LG Chem Battery Backup in Allegany County, Maryland

By mtvSolar | November 28, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

This retrofit system consists of a SolarEdge StorEdge Hybrid inverter and twin LG Chem RESU10H batteries.  26 SolarWorld 300w modules pulled from the other existing inverters now feed the StorEdge inverter for 7.8kW total power.  The two other SolarEdge inverters remain straight grid-tied.  

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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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16.8kW Array in Loudoun County, Virginia

By mtvSolar | July 24, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

This 16.8kW array in Bluemont, VA consists of 48 LG 350w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverters.  One inverter is a StorEdge with LG battery backup.

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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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DC/AC Coupled Design Practices for Battery Systems

By mtvSolar | May 10, 2018 | Category mtvSolar

Overview AC Coupling: The Solar PV feeds a standard grid-tied inverter which then feeds power into the output of a battery based hybrid inverter. The output of the battery inverter tricks the grid-tied inverter to power up and feed into the system when the grid fails. DC Coupling: The Solar PV feeds dedicated charge controllers,… Continue Reading DC/AC Coupled Design Practices for Battery Systems

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“LG Ready” 11.4kW Array in Winchester, Virginia

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.  

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83kWh Battery Backup in Montgomery County, Maryland

By 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.   

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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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4.8kW Array and LG Battery Backup in Hampshire County, West Virginia

By 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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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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LG Battery Backup in Hardy County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | November 27, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

This system in Lost River, WV consists of 12 SW300 modules coupled to SolarEdge P320 Power Optimizers for 3.6kW total power.

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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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10.35kW Array and LG Battery Backup in Nicholas County, West Virginia

By mtvSolar | August 24, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

This system was an upgrade to a system we installed years ago with lead-acid batteries.   The 10.35kW array consists of 45 SolarWorld 230w modules now coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverters, and LG Chem RESU10 lithium battery.  

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9.12kW Array and LG Battery Backup in Loudoun County, Virginia

By mtvSolar | August 9, 2017 | Category mtvSolar

The 9.12kW SolarWorld array feeds a SolarEdge “StorEdge” inverter with LG Chem wall mounted lithium battery.  The system stores 9.8kWh and provides up to 5kW of backup power for important items such as refrigeration and computers during utility failure.  Our electricians are seen wiring up the critical load panel  The complete system with battery fits… Continue Reading 9.12kW Array and LG Battery Backup in Loudoun County, Virginia

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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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Living On Batteries During An Outage

By mtvSolar | November 23, 2016 | Category mtvSolar

Consider this: When the utility grid is operational, there is a limitless supply of energy. It is extremely reliable and constant. Day to day, you may not think about how much power you actually use. However, once the grid fails and you’re running off-grid via solar and batteries, how you approach energy use must change… Continue Reading Living On Batteries During An Outage

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