Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
Posted by simonpure 8 hours ago
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Comment by cineticdaffodil 5 hours ago
Be aware that these systems remain on when your powerfuse blows as long as there is sunlight. This can be a real nightmare with electrical fires.
Comment by state_less 4 hours ago
Is that really true? I was under the impression they needed to track the phase of the grid and thus would be able to detect if a fuse is blown or the grid goes down and shut themselves off.
Comment by Kirby64 2 hours ago
No, they don’t. Anti-islanding protections are mandatory on these systems. They’re safe if they’re UL 3700 certified.
Comment by g8oz 5 hours ago
These systems have seen widespread adoption in a few countries. I wonder if the scenario you describe has actually happened yet. If it was a real concern it would have by now.