AC vs. DC Coupling: New Solar + Storage Systems and Retrofitting Existing Systems with Energy Storage

AC or DC coupling refers to the way in which solar panels are coupled with and interact with a battery system. A hotly debated topic among solar installers today is whether AC or DC coupling is the best approach for solar+storage installations and retrofits. The truth is there really is no right or wrong answer.

By |September 19th, 2022|Battery Backup, Learn|Comments Off on AC vs. DC Coupling: New Solar + Storage Systems and Retrofitting Existing Systems with Energy Storage

Solar In Action: Pat and Susan’s Off-Grid Music Studio in Joshua Tree

Just for fun, our customer, record producer, songwriter and musician: Pat Kearns and his wife Susan, installed a 7.4kW Mission Solar array, with an OutBack FLEXpower FPR8048A-01 and (6) 22.8kWh Simpliphi battery system at their home / recording studio in Joshua Tree, CA. Their goal was to move from L.A. and create an independent off-grid

By |May 23rd, 2022|Off-Grid, Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar In Action: Pat and Susan’s Off-Grid Music Studio in Joshua Tree

Solar In Action: Scott in Trail, Oregon
10.5kW DIY Off-Grid Cabin

Our customer, Scott of Trail Oregon, shares with us photos of his recent DIY Off-Grid system on his home. Scott’s system is powered thirty-two Q Cells Q.Peak Duo 330 Watt solar panels

By |May 17th, 2021|Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar In Action: Scott in Trail, Oregon
10.5kW DIY Off-Grid Cabin

Solar In Action: 12kW PV System – Pahrump, NV

Our customer, Sasha, sent us photos of his completed 12kW ground mount system in Pahrump.

By |March 5th, 2020|Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar In Action: 12kW PV System – Pahrump, NV