Solar Panel Micro Grid Tie Inverter Plugs into Wall Outlet DIY | Missouri Wind and Solar

[@freedomsailer]

sweet idea, i like how things are becoming more an more compact, an living totally off grid like i have been for the last 8 years im glad to see new ideas finaly come on the market ...

[@drumchefhubdad8698]

This is the product that I have been waiting for. This product is revolutionary and is going to make installing solar for the average a dream.

[@ShyRage1]

You ever go forward with this? What was the outcome?

[@onlineshoppingjakarta7338]

it is expensive

[@countersniperbravo1]

I try to get one from these guys. But he's no longer the owner. Seems like there's some other guy. Want you to call for pricing and he'll put one together for you.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Thanks Richard. Yes this little grid tie inverter is the newest thing on the market.

[@Sciontc22jj]

Hi, I can I still find this inverter today and how would I look for extension cord adapter ( if that's the right name for part) ?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

I am not the best, I wished I was. I just have a lot of experience in using this equipment. Thanks for the really nice comment. Jeff

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Yes you are right. I just got in a higher voltage panel to try it out on.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Hey Orlando, long time no see. I lost about 75 percent of my videos and had to re upload some old ones i didn't want but what the hey. That's what i get for mouthing off to someone, LOL. Anyway the little inverter is still working pretty good.

[@kurtlutt1]

you make the best and most understandable videos.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Thank you!

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Yes I did. I seen 160 watts out of it on a 280 watt 44 volt panel. But the temperature here was 95 degrees. I will get some readings on it at a lower temperature and let you know.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

I hope to have my 60 foot wind turbine tower up this week. It's almost done. It's 2 inch pipe and heavy as hell. I got some used well drilling pipe and it's schedule 80 and hard. I am going to do a lot of wind turbine videos on it. Power at 60 foot.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

The grid tie inverter i am showing in the video i paid $125.00 for it.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Where did you get yours from ? Ebay ?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Just reading the book on the inverter it says it will run best with 300 watts of solar panels connected to it.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

The have to see the grid in order to operate.

[@SlackerNet]

Thanks Jeff, Any thoughts on building a hybrid system with battery backup with these new inverter setup ? /R SuperSlacker

[@MB031]

Nice video.Micros rocks!!!Yes that's the best way to harvest energy from solar,because when you have string inverter and only one panel is even partially shaded,it will put down whole array!!! Shading is common and especially in winter time,when sun is lower.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

I am doing that today. Got some good sun but the temperature is suppose to be 95 degrees today.

[@cw5156]

Explain what happen when you feed more power to your grid than you use with this system ? Will the digital house meter run higher costing you more money ?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Do you know what the efficiency is of the WVC-260W-120VAC micro inverter you have ? When i asked the company of the one i have they said they did not have that info yet.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Never heard of one of those. How much are they ?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Yeah for the central air it takes a lot of power. It's 95 degrees here in southern Missouri right now and humid as hell. It will stay that way for the summer.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

I found this one on eBay. I thought i would buy one and give it a try. I don't have the link. I am having one manufactured that's 97 percent efficient . I will have that one as soon as they get it certified.

[@tonyangolo8711]

Do they work with smart meters?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Thanks Gilbert

[@gsambolin]

Jeff great video, glad to see your back.

[@SlackerNet]

still in the design phase........was building up for a dc system at 24 volts...have batteries aan ouback fm80- controller..no harness or panels installed yet......building up the budget for the panels now ...any suggestions to run an ac system with battery back up and ability to charge the batteries should be interesting system to design :) thanks jeff /r superslacker

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

I don't have them on the website yet. They are for grid tie only, no battery charging.

[@InvalidMemberAccount]

would the power company need to get involved?

[@thefaeryman]

will this inverter match to any grid source? meaning of course the national grid, but if that goes down and you switch to an inverter off batteries, now your house has a isolated grid. So now the micro inverters should link again and put power back into that grid. Same if you had to run a generator, the generator would not have to run at full power, extending the life of the fuel. john

[@TheLowlyTraveller]

I have a question: Let's say the grid goes down with these inverters (they would shut down due to island protection). What would I have to do to convert them to charge a battery bank if the need arises? Nice setup by the way..

[@dangerman7408]

Good simple install video,I'm looking into doing myself,I do have a question my house socket in my garden which I would like to connect inverter cable is a latching RCD type,will it be suitable?

[@youtoo2273]

Hi, will those micro inverter work with windmill if the DC rectifier is added to the windmill ?

[@charleshodgson5264]

Jeff, do you have the link by chance to buy these from either your website or ebay store? This is a great video and I love the idea of being able to run the wire through AC instead of having the loss with DC.

[@charleshodgson5264]

Did you try it on a higher voltage panel and how did it work when the sun was higher? You said it was like 5 at 90 watts

[@RayIsimz]

Nice will it be ul certified for tax credit and how do the hold up in the wether rain

[@RayIsimz]

Cool thanks, I will wait for yours, a package with ul certified gti and solar for a reasonable price would be awesome, just plug them in.

[@LawrenceRhodes]

Question is can you put up to 1500 watts into a 120vac plug with GFI with an outdoor rated socket. Seems I could run a 1000 watt space heater on the same circuit. If fact It would be a good fit as the difference of 500 watts would go to the grid. That said can I parallel these micro inverters...like plug them into an appropriate power strip.

[@mrbugman]

Do you have the new inverters in stock yet that mount to the back of the panels?

[@CronesVlog]

I would like to do a grid tie. I only have (2) 100 watt solar panels right now. But I am expanding slowly don't want to take out loans to do this. So what is my best option. One main grid tie or many micro ones? Also do you need to let your power company know about the grid ties?

[@jeffmiller7200]

Great concept n easy installation but what is cost for each unit shown ?

[@kokopelli314]

Is there a bolt on inverter that doesn't require grid tie? There are a lot of people who would like to get 120vac directly from their panels, during the day to do things like run a small fridge or water-heater without the hassle and expense of (Charge Controller-Battery-Inverter).

[@gregfarinich7426]

Will these inverters work with two 100 watt(12volt/18Vvmp) in series?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Well one way to go is an Outback inverter. Grid feeds and charges batteries.

[@briskyogbebor6294]

“wind turbine” and/or “solar panel Micro grutyne burger device, do you still need an inverter with this device

[@SuperPutzPutz]

How can you plug it into your duplex receptacle, wouldn't it be out of phase with the 60 Hertz waveform coming from your power company, causing some destructive interference? Or did you shut the breaker switch off controlling that wall receptacle outlet?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Mine might be a knockoff of the one you have. It may be defective. I have a 280 watt solar panel to try it out on, same specs as your panel. I will check out the one you have and we'll see if the one i have is any good or not. Thanks for the info and i wished i was in Jamaca right now, lotta sun.

[@mrbugman]

Did you ever find out if you will be selling this inverter or not? If so how effecient did it turn out to be and how much do they cost?

[@awesomedee5421]

Do you have any 120Vac grid forming micro grid tied inverter? like enphase iq8 except 120V instead of 240V.

[@whatnowok]

how do you hook up multiple panels together

[@ShyRage1]

You need to run in series or parallel.

[@thefaeryman]

what is the link for this on your website? this is neat, can use it off the grid? john

[@teofistosegovia9118]

Hello, I just wanna ask if that "micro grid tied inverter" requires "net metering system" to offset electric bills as an indirect means of saving money through solar PV systems. Moreover, does that equipment prioritize your household loads first and the surplus generated power is fed to the grid? Thanks

[@ShyRage1]

Did you ever get an answer for this?

[@priyabratasadhukhan6435]

Without net metering, you will actually end up paying more for pushing surplus electricity into the grid. Ordinary meters count kWh without considering the direction of flow, so it will add up 1 kWh to the monthly bill when you push 1kWh to the grid from your solar.

[@raygale4198]

@@priyabratasadhukhan6435 Depends on the meter installed. In Australia we have some meters that will run backwards and count down if power is exported. Other meters just do nothing when powerflow is reverse. Smart meters will alarm and send a service call to the supplier.

[@SkyMaxWind]

Those are the wave of the future for the DIY guy. Let me know the price and efficiency when you have time. Good info.

[@IamDog0]

Can you tell me what I would have to do to use a grid tie inverter in Iowa? Looking at alliants website and the paperwork and permits seem to be a nightmare..

[@faridmak6738]

you do good job, do you think that or is there any way to generate from solar, like385v, 3phase to used for deep water well( water pump )

[@robertl6711]

wait so its going to feed power in the my house/condo then to "the grid" and this will lower my bill?

[@TheDentsRUs]

Yes it will lower your bill

[@ShyRage1]

You ever try this out? What was the outcome?

[@mrbugman]

How much longer until you get one of these certified?

[@kenbaca7570]

Very nice Jeff.

[@KevinNeberman]

Jeff, could you do a video on how micro inverters would work with an off grid system? Not sure if it is recommended or not. Thanks!

[@fishhuntadventure]

It has to see existing 120VAC to turn on. So if you have a system in place with active 120VAC it will contribute to the house 120VAC. But why? Just add the panel to your existing system and not have to buy the micro inverter thingie.

[@lakecityemt]

Could this type of application be used for an RV that is tied into power at an RV Park? Looking for an application that will off set some of my power usage in the HOT summer days in California...

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

My model is TP-2601-120VAC KAIDENG I am having a company build one for us and it's SUPPOSE to be 07 percent efficient, we'll see when i get it. I am going to use 2 - 280 watt panels and we'll see what happens.

[@ejemm]

Hi Jeff, my friend and I are evaluating this exact 120V unit in Jamaica. It was imported (one unit + the monitoring software and modem) directly from China. He has it deployed on a 280W Poly-crystalline Panel with the following specs : PMax = 280W / VmP = 36.2V / Imp = 7.77A / Voc = 44.5V / Isc = 8.43A. So far the power produced has been fantastic with close to 50KWH produced for the month (hey, its Jamaica..Sunlight is abundant lol). Could this particular model you bought be defective?

[@mark_osborne]

Thanks ! I've learned a lot watching this video

[@JorgeisaccMartinezfang]

Donde consigo esos micro inversores

[@charleshodgson5264]

Ok, I misunderstood. Thanks for getting back to me. I am going to be buying 3 more solar panels want to switch to the micro inverters instead of the china grid tie inverters I am using now.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

They do have a 240 volt version.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Hey thanks . I just seen the video. I have roughly the same unit. I think it's about 60 percent efficient if not less.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Thanks Ken

[@thefaeryman]

you could build a battery backup independent of this inverter. with another inverter when the grid goes down. john

[@JoePeshek]

Can I connect it directly to my whole house air conditioner?

[@seanmicheal4720]

Jeff, I noticed on your large array video you went to a different inverter i believe it was an Aims are they a better inverter ? as i'm getting mixed reviews of the inverter in this video. if so what was the specs of the Aims inverter you used on that array in the next video ?, is there any reason you didn't use these inverters on this video on your large trunk'd array in that video ?...Where can i find one, outside of e-bay ? and I want to hook up a 240 Watt mono panel to one of these can i also hook up another panal in paralell with it ? and if so, will i get better benefits ie : more wattage or voltage or will the voltage and wattage stay the same as the brand new 240 watt mono panel i'll be using ? When do you expect to get the micro inverters in stock as i'm going to buy the panel-Inverter-and megawatt meter from you in one package ? Thank you and thanks for the great vids. Pls keep us informed when you get the micro's in stock, as they look like a much more efficient way to go then the 500 watt DC inverter in your other vid. Its pretty obvious streight AC in is more efficient. Best regards, Jon

[@alvingallegos6367]

I have a Solar Grid Microinver GTB-600 which has a 230v output hooked up to a Bluesun 460w Bi Facial panel but got no reading at the plug with my AC meter. Not sure why it won't show anything. Panel is in the Sun and was metered to check current and volts which met specs.

[@thevikingwolfpack836]

Could a guy hook some mc4 leads on some batteries to a micro inverter say like a 600w or 1200w one to back feed the grid ?

[@aaajimmyb7472]

Wow another amazing super great video info and analysis from absolutely the best channel on KZbin. Is there a newer video you made showing how to do this now. Thank you and keep up the good work

[@rickchamberlain6373]

do you any mic invsrter avalaible

[@yujenlin1197]

Do you need net metering if your grid tie system wont generate more electricity than you use? any help would be appreciated.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

No. If your using all you make then why say anything to the utility company. They'll make you jump thru hoops.

[@annad0628]

where can i find a micro inverter that plugs in the wall? i find inverters but they don't say if they plug in the wall

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

I was told they are working on it. Maybe in august.

[@seanmicheal4720]

sorry about the novel below Jeff, but how many amps input and output are these micro inverters ?

[@ShyRage1]

Are these microinverters still being sold? I understand you have to have a panel at a certain range but could I have 5 panels that add up to that range and then add the microinverter?

[@shanecook9653]

Can you add one of these to a system which already has a grid tie inverter? If not, can you explain why not. What exactly is the issue with multiple inverters? Each should sync with the main current frequency. If consumption < generation then the electricity should flow back through the meter as normal.

[@ejemm]

I am going to check up on it with my friend, (it's at his house) and get back to you asap. I notice there is another video on youtube with questionable power numbers with this unit: search for "Grid-tied solar power installation in apartment (part 1)"

[@thefaeryman]

aren't these micro inverters used on those fields of panels that tie into the grid, though they are 240 av output. john

[@robertswanson6774]

what do you recommend me getting for a grid tie inverter max peak power is 250w, vmpp is 30.7v, impp is 8.15 a, voc 37.7, isc 8.72A, max system voltage is 600v, fuse rating 1.5A, class c, field wiring copper 12awg. thank in advance sir.

[@michaelfoxx4498]

hello jeff i would like to try that mini grid tie inverter, but i can only buy it online shopping and it is only available in 110 volts our grid power is 220 volts. can i use this 110 volts mini inverter, on a 220 volts grid?

[@okkhmjoe]

Very cool... How much is that inverter?

[@edcurry5233]

So if the grid goes down, will the system still power the house?

[@andrewchilds8223]

No . Needs AC Mains to work.

[@richarddowner4292]

GREAT VIDEO Jeff.. nice product. and yes running dc you do lose a lot in power = amps and volts. running ac has a lose also but much less. thanks for the video... plus I can't wait for more.. thanks. I am slowly getting back on my feet (money wise) I will / need to get some of your solar panels. that will fix my power issue. plus that new tie in inverter is the balls thanks bud. and most of all THANK YOU...

[@FPVREVIEWS]

I have a Enphase M250. is it ok to install 300 watt panels? it will just reach saturation, and be fine, right? or will it be overloaded?

[@ShyRage1]

Did you plug those panels straight into an outlet?

[@nic9824]

Jeff, Please do a article on micro inverters that does not feed power into the grid.

[@lincolnklee]

I'm the one on another vid of your that asked about the 15 amp timer on the frig and if it would damage anything by setting it at 1/2 hr on 2 hr off to save money.

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

You would not want to do that Karen. The temperature would rise to high if it was off for 2 hours. I am going to do another video on refrigeration soon.

[@lincolnklee]

MissouriWindandSolar so far the frig is set at 36 and it only goes up to 47, the freezer is at 0 and it only goes upto 9. Do you think it will damage something.

[@adamsolook1337]

Hey Jeff was looking through your site for these inverters and couldn't find them. Got an ETA? or can you can you point me in a direction to get them? thanks buddy

[@ofwdad2789]

how much for that but i want a 220v output a.c?

[@danpatricia1292]

I called this company to ask a question lastt week before I purchased a item, still haven't. heard back. yet still want the item? Patiently awaiting a simplee return call

[@TheDentsRUs]

hi can I run tools right from the solar panel after I install the micro inverter ?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

No you cannot .

[@derekthegreatgonzo]

the best thing about those gti's is if the shade falls on one panel, it doesn't affect all the other panels. the shade will only affect that one panel shaded while all the others would still be working great. i had looked into going the inphase route. with my system i would have needed 42 of them. that was going to be another $8500 at least. i used solar king and fronius gti's to a sum of $3300 for everything.

[@jdmfh47]

I went to your website and couldnt find the micro inverter setup. Can you assist me? I want to price about a 5kw gridtie micro inverter setup. 250watt poly panels.

[@benkanobe7500]

So where do purchase that inverter??

[@ShyRage1]

I think since, they have added new advanced ones. Have you checked them out?

[@YouTube4Rudy]

I really like that micro inverter with an AC extension cord. What if I had that cord strung to the inside of my house, connected to a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) that would be connected to my PC? Any experience using a UPS (AC input) vs a battery (DC input)?

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Rudy Rodriguez I haven't used a UPS before, not sure if that would work. The voltage coming in from the grid tie inverter wouldn't be steady, say a black cloud wnet over for awhile, you would loose your power.

[@YouTube4Rudy]

MissouriWindandSolar Thanks for your quick reply. Guess I'll to do research on how a UPS works and learn how to modify it. I just like the AC input (and output) idea with these units.

[@YouTube4Rudy]

Well... when you put it that way...

[@bonniebrook1]

Big Thank you Jeff marc from Canada Quebec

[@MissouriWindandSolar]

Your welcome Marc

[@elisabacacuadra2235]

musica relax

[@lokocove]

Hi Jeff, This clip is about two years old now. Any chance of you trying it again with a newer micro inverter something like this Enphase M215 Microinverter (gen4) link: enphase.com/microinverters/#m215 ? BTW, thanks for all your clips, they have been very helpful. cheers from Sydney, Australia.

[@gsambolin]

Hello Jeff have you received yet your 97% efficient inverters for us to purchase? Looking forward to it.