Solar conversion and switching

[Twoseventy]

Good afternoon all,

 

We've currently got a 6kw solar system on the house along with a 6kw battery. Works great unless there is a power cut, in which case it switches off.

Has anyone worked out a simple way of reinstating power from solar during a power cut? Do the systems provided have the option to run as stand alone?

I appreciate the main supply would need to be isolated from the house system to ensure anyone working on the lines didn't get a surprise, or we inadvertently end up powering the local neighborhood for all of 2 minutes...

 

 

 

[Popsbengo]

8 hours ago, Twoseventy said:

Good afternoon all,

 

We've currently got a 6kw solar system on the house along with a 6kw battery. Works great unless there is a power cut, in which case it switches off.

Has anyone worked out a simple way of reinstating power from solar during a power cut? Do the systems provided have the option to run as stand alone?

I appreciate the main supply would need to be isolated from the house system to ensure anyone working on the lines didn't get a surprise, or we inadvertently end up powering the local neighborhood for all of 2 minutes...

 

 

 

It's not difficult, you want an 'island' set up.  It will cost you and needs proper engineering (I'm an electrical engineer) to avoid a dangerous (and unlawful) situation, as you mentioned.  I strongly recommend you consult a specialist.

[Twoseventy]

11 hours ago, Popsbengo said:

It's not difficult, you want an 'island' set up.  It will cost you and needs proper engineering (I'm an electrical engineer) to avoid a dangerous (and unlawful) situation, as you mentioned.  I strongly recommend you consult a specialist.

Thanks for the feedback- much appreciated.