does anyone knowhow to tie in inverter to grid
 

here in wyoming it is leagal for homeowner to do such things. just wondering if i can do it without hiring an electrician. would need specific instructions or links. thanks :shine:

Re: does anyone knowhow to tie in inverter to grid
 

If you buy a grid-tie inverter, it probably comes with instructions (-just any "inverter" can't be used for this-).

Before you did it yourself however, you might want to check with the utility company and see if that work needs to be done by a licensed electrician. In some states it does, and I believe you need your alternative-energy system hooked up by licensed installers to apply for federal rebates as well.

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Re: does anyone knowhow to tie in inverter to grid
 

thanks. have the product in mind and have info from utilities. now just gotta buy and install. have small solar battery bank system but want to be going bigger :shine:

Re: does anyone knowhow to tie in inverter to grid
 

Around here some of our rural electric coop's

will subsidize the cost of the unit if it is used in with some form of power generation..IE..wind mill...or solar panels

they will also need to inspect your installation as a minimum

go see one of the utility's engineers or have them come out and describe what your going to do and get their subjestions and requirements

they can also "hint" who could help you with the installation...sometimes some of their linemen do that sort of stuff on the side.

here they are very cooperative because they want to make sure you put in a system that is safe for their linemen

around here the utility coop's are extremely helpful and will send out a engineer to meet with you pretty much at the drop of a hat no charge

Re: does anyone knowhow to tie in inverter to grid
 

Does anyone know about these?

http://mysite.verizon.net/res83zys/2...ter/index.html

Re: does anyone knowhow to tie in inverter to grid
 

Just make sure any inverter you tie to the grid meets UL 1741 standard and is listed as such. That means if the grid goes down, so does the tie of your inverter to the grid, so you don't backfeed power and kill a lineman.