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Solar array installation – day 3
Reporting on the progress of our installation – day 3 was Friday, and in three days the guys managed to finish assembly of the rack. They also bolted in all 16 Enphase microinverters, and laid in the...
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My microFIT energy system real time data
IT’S ALIVE, mu ha ha. For those who are curious what 3.75 kW installation can do in downtown Toronto environment, you can visit Enphase site to see real time report of my system. Solar energy system,...
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I cut a deal with my dearly beloved. I got her a new 11 inch macbook air. In return i got back her iPad. So this makes my first wordpress post from an iPad. Never thought i would be using one of these...
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Nameplate capacity vs. generation capacity (inverter sizing)
As I was filling out Toronto Hydro’s B1 schedule paperwork, which effectively green-lights my generation account, I noticed that they ask two questions related to the capacity of the solar array....
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Can solar panel achieve maximum output in Canadian winter?
It is fairly common to associate warmer (sunnier) climates with solar power plants that stretch as far as the eye can see. Spain, Arizona, Death Valley, Greece, Australia. There are good reasons...
View ArticleLosing 1.5% between inverters and generation meter
I was finally able to pin down the discrepancy between Toronto Hydro meter readings and my system’s reported production numbers. Not that it was difficult to do – I just did not attempt it until now....
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2011 Q1 solar energy production numbers in Toronto
March is over and what a month it was… Sunshine was plenty and often, and days are getting noticeably longer. My system generated 449 kWh, or 3.86 Wh for each watt DC installed. The system has been...
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