Thanks to SunCast for commissioning this! This was originally shown on the PowerUp Live Stage at RE+ 2024.
Category: long-form
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Installing the new GEN24 solar hybrid inverter!
Thanks to Fronius for sponsoring this video! For more on the GEN24 inverter, check it out here.
For more information about Fronius’s white paper comparing performance of the Dynamic Peak Manager vs optimizer alternatives, click here. -
Turning off the sun with black goo! – PVStop Review
Started chatting with PVStop a number of months ago about their firefighter safety product. I asked for some samples, they sent me some, and I finally hit the perfect job to try it on!
For more info about PVStop: https://pvstop.com.au/distributor-network/
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Laurel Hamilton on Mayfield’s Education Summit
Got to talk to @MayfieldRenewables ‘ Laurel Hamilton about Mayfield, their education summit that’s coming up, and how her experience helps to bring it all together. Mayfield Renewables’ Education Summit happens on Oct 3rd in Austin, TX. You can sign up here: https://www.mayfield.energy/education-summit-2024/
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Can You Actually Test For Arc Faults?
Because we simply can’t keep truck-rolling two hours away every week for two months.
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How to get around SolarEdge SetApp stuck on processing – Li’l Tips
Once you’re connected to the SolarEdge inverter’s WiFi, either find the IP address in your WiFi settings, or type “172.16.0.1” into your phone’s web browser. If nothing comes up, you’re screwed, but there’s a good likelihood that you’ll get access to the familiar menu of commissioning info and settings.
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Infrared Camera Battle to the Death (TOOL REVIEW)
The four contenders:
- Flir’s C5
- Klein’s TI290
- HIKMICRO’s Pocket2
- Seek’s ShotPRO
^ These are affiliate links, which helps the channel!
Other cameras mentioned:
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Mini review – Solar Serpent by Rack-A-Tiers
Rack-A-Tiers sent me their new PV connector tool, the Solar Serpent. Here’s how it works, and what I think.
You can get your own Solar Serpent here with my affiliate link.
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Huge Breakthrough for Rooftop Solar!
This one’s been a long time coming. But maybe we can FINALLY ditch module level power electronics in standard solar installations!
If you missed the news, here’s Ironridge’s press release about getting their flush mount racking and Tesla equipment listed with UL 3741.
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Sometimes solar breakers trip for a good reason!
This breaker was the bane of my existence for months. Clearly, I just didn’t look closely enough.
