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
Read MoreBy 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
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 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
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy 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!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | April 18, 2016 | Category mtvSolar
This 9.12kW array in Berryville, VA consists of 32 SolarWorld 285w modules coupled to Schneider charge controllers and battery inverters.
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 23, 2016 | Category mtvSolar
This 11.4kW hybrid grid-tie system in Delaplane, VA consists of 40 SolarWorld 285 modules DC coupled to a stack of Schneider Electric gear totaling 24kW, 58kWh DEKA Unigy battery storage, and 20kW Kohler generator. This system is normally grid-tied, selling excess power back to the grid…but when the utility fails the entire home remains powered… Continue Reading 11.4kW Array + 58kWh Battery Backup in Fauquier County, Virginia
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | December 9, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
System is complete, click here for updated blog entry!
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | November 11, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
This completely off-grid system located in Buckhannon, WV consists of a Schneider XW6848, 4 210aH batteries, 60-150 charge controller and generator. It’s just right to keep the lights on and well pump running!
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | October 17, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
This freshly installed system in Wardensville, WV consists of six SolarWorld SW285 modules, Schneider SW 4048 inverter, Schneider 60-150 MPPT controller, and 4 DEKA 210aH batteries. It supplies power for a remote off-grid cabin to run a well pump and lights.
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | August 4, 2015 | Category mtvSolar
Mountain View Solar recently completed our largest off grid system to date. The power system consists of six 8000 watt Outback Radian Inverters, 12 Morningstar 80 amp charge controllers to handle the 48 kW of SolarWorld 320 watt modules on the roof, and an 1800aH Unigy II battery bank. That’s 48kW of continuous power and… Continue Reading Largest Off-Grid System To Date
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