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Net metering is being phased out. It used to be, in California, you would net to zero but this no longer the case. A hybrid system is the best. EG4 has kits that contain whole house battery backup for a fraction of price of the big solar companies. A 20k whole house backup for $5k will do better than a grid tie system

at 2:02, it's Victron Energy, not Victorinox. You are talking about inverters not Swiss army knives.

Hi John, Just hoping that the eg4 6000xp last more than the yellow 3000 , the 3000 burn in less than a year :( , i swapped for a ecoworthy 5000w and is been working beautifully but isn't efficient as the one before i think, seems like on the same array is not getting the same amount , anyways getting the 6000 in the next few days for the 2 mppt and few other things, i been working on my own system, have few off grid and including a victron system, i run my mobile home 95% off solar , the other 5% because i didn't install the 240v stuff , only the stove and dryer , been very happy with the independence i got from my systems that i just decided to grow it to charge an EV too , hopefully i will have all enough to do it. I watch your other videos including the ones that you talk about the solar panels and what brands etc, thank you so so much for what you do.

I got the G4 18K inverter but am thinking of returning it because the max AC output is only 50 amp. That 600-xp has max output is only 28 amps. Micro inverters convert from DC to AC then if you have a battery they have to convert back to DC then to use that power it has to convert back to AC. Very inefficient. EG4 has a 14.5K heated and weather proof for $3600. So you could get three of these for the cost of on Tesla powerwall.

Don't do it! My system, which I leased from Sunnova, was not installed properly! Cost me an additional $9,000 to remove them and get my roof repaired! Did you know they only warrantee your roof for 1 year on a 25-year contract! Check out their reviews on the Better Business Bureau! Do yourself a favor and stay away!

Micro Inverter has many many cons. Namely high maintenance and replacement costs, energy loss for battery system such as DC to Ac conversion, back to DC to charge the battery, and back to AC to power electronics.

Why did you rate the 3 units as the top rated? Would have been nice to know your reasoning.

1:20 how is this applicable if you live in an apartment? Perhaps if you live on the ground floor but not once you are up a couple of levels 🤦

Avoid Jackary. As soon as their warranty expires their unit will quit working and be completely dead and their "customer support" will not fix it. Research online and see for yourself hundreds of complaints. I bought a jackary 1000 and experienced that. You've have been warned.

So the hotter it’s gets the less power output WTF , I am trying to get some solar for a very tropical weather where temps can hit up to 100 Fahrenheit with lots of sun .

Step number one . Slam door on face of sales representative

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you claim an enphase 5P has 11.5 kW of output??!! isn’t it 3.84 kW (and 7.68 peak)?

I HAVE 6, 100 WATT PANELS ON MY SYSTEM. 60 AMP CHARGE CONTROLLER, 8, 100 AMP 12 VOLT LITHIUM BATTERIES AND 1500 WATT INVERTER WIRED FOR 26.6 VOLT SYSTEM. IT RUNS MY FULL SIZE REFRIDGERATOR, 40 INCH TV, OVERHEAD LIGHT, INTERNET ROUTER, 2 SECURITY CAMERA'S, COMPUTER, CORDLESS PHONE, LAMP AND ALARM CLOCK IN BEDROOM, AND SEVERAL CORLESS DRILL CHARGERS. HAS BEEN UP AND RUNNING FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR NOW AND HAS PERFORMED PERFECTLY SO FAR. AND WILL RUN ALL THAT EVEN AFTER UP TO 5 CLOUDY DAYS. LOVE MY SOLAR SYSTEM.

Hi Jon, I appreciate the video. For the calculation to determine the amount of panels needed, if you have a 400 W Q cells that only produces 300 W why wouldn’t we divide by 300 instead of 400?

Sonduim ion batteries made in terwatt capacities would put a smile on my face

In NJ. Are we allowed to buy solar panels directly and get solar installer to install this on roof ?

How about combining Enphase system on the roof with a supporting Powerwall 3 as a main battery in the garage? What do you think about this combination? I know, working with two separate systems also apps are not so optimal but at the end result taking advantage from both systems?

Thank you for the education. It's unfortunate that a lot of Great products are sold by scammers. Just like trying to buy a car or life insurance. Too many industries are super greedy. Good business is when it's good for the client, salesperson & company! Funny how the commercial after your video is a cash value life insurance company that makes its living off widows & orphans.😢

May I know the price 1 PC solar panel 625 watts.

Don't fall for this crap.

One extra advantage of Enphase is the added security of no high dc cabling on the roof. AC is just more secure in terms of possible fires 🔥.

Solar companies are exploiting Texans. The consumer will be get a higher electric rate than non solar consumers. Once in a contract, very little can be done. Don't trust anyone including the government. 😂😂😂😂

I have nothing to worry about, i built my own solar system here in Jamaica.

Very good video. You've given me plenty to think about as I investigate going Solar.

I just subscribed. I will call you for consultation. Thanks for your videos.

Gov Programs? The Lead providers are the guilty ones. If someone is older and thinks 5 or 6 years is all they have, you can save them thousands with the 2.9%. Gift, I agree. Most gave a production guarantee and you cant swap without a change order. I've never heard of less panels? Dealer fees I agree. Nobody uses strings lol. Self consumption batteries are way cheaper but yes that should be addressed. With the Tesla we can install the kill switch, give them 20% of the storage. Now that won't power much, but what if their system was able to generate off grid now? By default all those scams are impossible at my work. I have a rule where I never bad mouth anyone as many say they just think that about you. I love dividing the monthly kwh by 30 for a day average. I take the monthly and compare it with all 12 months for them to be transparent. Great video, but time to swith the displays yo the mono vs the poly. I enjoy explaining to my customers that I expect them to be like Culombo looking for that aha moment. I get enjoyment in honesty and integrity. I would rather lose my arm than lie for a sale. Every homeowner gets an install report with pdfs and pics of serial numbers etc. No need to check lol. I like your videos, but there are some good guys out there.

Are the Enphase 5P capable of charge on any 240v Inverter Generator?

How would this formula work. When building a “electric vehicle” charge station at home? Using batteries also?

“Spot on brother!!”

Good info!

I would love if you could do a video about the different kilowatts of solar panels some companies try and sell you 395 kW and a lot of panels, when in fact you can get 425 kW per panel and use less panels. I would love to see a video about that.

Thanks for some great information.

Thank you for an excellent PW3 review. I gained a better understanding of TSLA's technology its advantages and concessions. It will be interesting to see how well the TSLA hybrid inverter stands up to 24 hr on-demand performance. I am fussy on the 6 MPPT and thinking of it as having six separate inverters! Can one of the 6 fail and the rest maintain 5/6 functionality or will the inverter fail as a unit? What the failure rates will be, and how well TSLA manages the service and replacement or repair is an unknown. TSLA sells direct to the consumer and contracts out all the work. This is the secret to TSLA's pricing model. The meter collar is simple and impressive innovation. Well done TSLA! It is a safe bet this innovation will be copied by the industry and in time accepted broadly nationwide. How does the PW3 and the meter collar protect the solar array and power electronics from a power surge when the grid comes back on after a grid power interruption scenario? I recall Enphase CEO, Badri mentioned on a recent shareholder earnings call, that Enphase next-gen IQ battery will be smaller with higher charge density, fewer yet more powerful microinverters and have the meter collar option for installation. Oh, and cost less money. We will have to wait for next year to see if Mr. Badri can compete. I think the TSLA PW3 inverter less battery expansion(dumb battery) is a brilliant natural product and service offering.. The DC arc on the roof remains a fire risk does it not? TSLA Solar seems to look past the DC arc fire history. Do you have any data on how the insurance industry prices coverage for DC vs AC on the roof? Ah, maybe I should be writing to your email address ... I seem to be ranting I concur with the others on the back ground music and the bridge collapse. Please keep up the good work. I truly appreciate the education.

Looking forward for the live .

Hi in my contry Huasun 720 watt hjt is available Can i use it for my private home or may make problem

That's if you qualify for the credit which is not a refund

Isn't China developing a high density Sodium-Ion battery. CATL is located in China?

Great I need a heat pump ! Thanks 👍👍

I wouldn't trust Sunrun, based on my experience. They installed a defective roof on my house. I spent two years trying to get them to repair it. They forced me under duress of an open water leak during heavy rains to find my own contractor, because Sunrun claimed they couldn't locate their original contractor who did the work. They also claimed they couldn't find anybody to repair my roof. Can you believe it? So I was forced to use my own contractor and forced to sign a document that Sunrun isn't responsible. Of course the damage to my roof when Sunrun installed it was so extensive that new leaks kept appearing and much of the damage was hard to figure out since the repair people weren't who installed it. So when further repairs were needed Sunrun claimed they weren't responsible and refused to repair the roof any further. Furthermore their last email was unfriendly and seemed hostile, and they made false claims regarding the matter, I believe so they could save the email later as false evidence if they got sued. One false claim they made was that there were no active leaks in the roof, so "therefore they aren't responsible". There are at least two active leaks I'm aware of. The workers who installed the roof didn't speak any English. I couldn't talk to them. I feel pretty sure they were undocumented workers. Are there any Americans who don't speak English? I think that answers the question. One thing to be aware of. Everybody at Sunrun was nice and polite and tried to sound accommodating. But when it came down to responsibility for paying for the roof repair, I felt that they had ulterior motives and their conversations were ultimately strange and not quite right. I felt any friendliness in the end was pretending. Here's what should have happened: I report to Sunrun that their roof is leaking and they simply take care of the entire matter without bothering me and simply arrange a schedule when I can be home to allow the workers in. Instead I have a roof that had been damaged for two years that now needs over $7000 in repairs. No matter how you slice it, Sunrun bent over backwards to not help me, and then they treated me as if I was some rogue criminal off the streets. The last correspondence they sent to me was condescending and accusing. But the reality is they installed a damaged roof and it’s still damaged and they won’t fix it. As if I’m a bad person. That’s how they treated me when it came down to the responsibility of paying. I was completely shocked and horrified. I truly thought they were a legitimate company in the beginning, but now I feel They are extremely risky and can’t be trusted if anything goes wrong. I’m certain they will offer a lot of heartfelt platitudes for a while money enters the picture, and then you’ll know who your friends aren’t!

Will the IQ 3 controller work for sunshie back up like the IQ2?

I am a new subscriber . Very interesting analysis. Do you have a video comparing a microinverter solar system and a system with just one inverter? thanks!

Sunrun installed a defective roof on my house. I chased them with emails and phone calls for two years, now they say they won't finish repairing it. I will be out $7000

The Tesla Powerwall costs $8,400 before taxes and installation and only works for 12 hours.

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Music is too loud... hard to hear what is said.

Insightful video..👍

Plenty of guessing and speculation, little solid fact. . Do you realise you essentially said that since China controls the Lithium, they will control the supply of Lithium in (High Lithium) Solid State cells? (IF they arrive, and IF they're economically viable) . As for that supply of Lithium.... (Compounds) Australia supplies double the amount of Chile at #2 and almost 3 times the amount of China at #3. . Did you mean CELL production? Or did you mean ACCESS to the material? China is obviously "close" geographically to Australia and has a strong "Belt & Road initiative" link with Chile (Major Sea Port AND Railways under construction) plus now Argentina (at #4!) is joining that initiative with the opportunity to export to China through the same Chilean system. We could even add Bolivia to that list. . It's almost as though China had (has) a multi-decade PLAN to first develop, then use the technology? . Cell/ pack prices are currently way down, in part due to the "Pull-back" by well known major vehicle manufacturers.... Prices may rebound slightly IF those manufacturers return, but they have a problem. IF they try, they would have to negotiate with the country they pulled away from.... that both controls the materials, plus manufactures at least 70% of the cells globally.... . There's a strong possibility that country, rather than negotiating against "Tariffs" would be dealing with their new partners (Formally 3rd world, but rising!) in the colletive mentioned above, who will have Chinese manufacturers building cell factories, vehicle factories and raw material refineries nearby? . They may be "short on capacity" to supply those with openly hostile Governments? . As for Sodium ion cells/ packs, I have little doubt that they will leverage their industry to dominate that segment as well, after all, the storage market is both truly global and HUGE compared to EVs. . I have no doubt they'll use the Solar panels not sold due to those same "Tariffs" to power the factories building the cells?

there are plenty of all-in-one solar inverters out there that can do string like the solar edge.

great info thx