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The % awarded varies from state to state. For information specific to your locality, contact a local solar installer or agency who specializes in writing REAP Grants for these details. Criteria for scoring includes energy generated (saved/replaced), whether the applicant is a previous recipient, the length of the payback period, whether the project is located in a classified "disadvantaged" or "distressed" community, the environmental benefits, and possible additional criteria per state rules. More details can be found here: www.rd.usda.gov/inflation-reduction-act/rural-energy-america-program-reap Good luck with your project!

We're currently working in the Midwest, but highly recommend reaching out to the Amicus Solar Cooperative member closest to you for further assistance: www.amicussolar.com/our-member-owners/

The REAP Grant does not apply for non-profits but non-profits DO now qualify for the Federal Tax Credit incentive for solar through direct pay. Learn more here: th-cam.com/video/E4oLECPDJe8/w-d-xo.html

Enphase has a great map of certified installers on their website that may be a good resource for you!

Great idea! We'll ad dit to the list!

Great question and we'll do our best to answer here. Please reach out if this doesn't completely answer your question! Enphase is transitioning many of its components to a new naming system. The components include the Encharge IQ battery (3 or 10), Enpower smart switch, IQ Envoy, Enphase combiner 3, or a third party circuit panel for solar branches. At Third Sun Solar, we also include an exterior battery disconnect for first responders, although it is not required for the state of Ohio. The new IQ8s WITH battery have all the same components although they have been upgraded specifically for the IQ8s. In the same order the components are as follows Enphase IQ batteries(3T or 10T), System Controller 2, IQ Gateway, and Combiner 4. The difference with the IQ8s is batteries are not needed if the customer would only like light backup energy in the event the sun is out.

Hey Kurt - thanks for the feedback! This video is specific to installing Powerwall outside vs. inside. Check out these longer webinar recordings for answers to all the Tesla Powerwall questions you may have. th-cam.com/video/ue_lbt8pQqY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/gXW_LqZyE9I/w-d-xo.html

Totally agree. This video is completely useless as is lol.

Hi Paul, we don't work with maxeon panels so aren't sure about the synchronicity between the two technologies. Perhaps a rep at Maxeon would have an answer.

Hey Craig, here in Ohio time of use rates don't apply. But it is something we believe is coming. Here's how it works: when the grid experiences peak demand, say during the summertime when folks are running their AC's and pool pumps the most, say electricity will cost 50 percent more during peak hours (2pm - 7 pm) than during off-peak hours. If your electric bill is $200, and that half of the electricity you need comes during those peak hours. In this example, your $200 bill would increase to $250. Your solar installer should be able to explain how this applies in your particular situation -- each home uses electricity at different times/ different hours. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the question! The Neutral Forming Transformer in the smart switch is necessary, similar to a transfer switch for a generator. When the grid goes down the NFT is needed to create a microgrid.

@@kokosingsolar thanks for the answer. I guess I should have asked how reliable is the autotransformer and if it fails will only 120 loads be affected? Thanks

@@ABC-wz2db It works like any typical autotransformer designed within the past 10 years. The Enphase energy storage system is rated to 240V. Beyond that, we won't be able to provide any more specifics. Thanks for reaching out!

Great to hear it was helpful!

Our most widely used solar panel, produced by REC, manufactures panels that do not contain toxic substances such as cadmium. More information can be found here: usa.recgroup.com/recycling-rec-solar-panels

@@kokosingsolar REC ALPHA series are Heterojunction (HJT) cells technology panels, a technology that combines the advantages of crystalline silicon solar cells and thin film technologies enabling solar cells to reach higher degrees of efficiency at a lower cost of production. HJT solar cells connect two photovoltaic worlds with each other and thus use the advantages of both crystalline solar cell technology and thin-film photovoltaics. For the production of the electrical structures of heterojunction cells, thin layers of amorphous silicon on both sides of a monocrystalline silicon wafer as well as transparent, conductive oxide layers are applied. crystalline silicon solar cells and thin film technologies like crystalline silicon,the amorphous silicon ARE STILL TOXIC TO MAKE....and just because REC is useing recycled for used ones you think that thire not toxic to produce? or what?

Yes, on the app: set to back up only mode and turn discharge percent up to 100%. This is the setting for anyone who wants their battery to discharge only during a power outage.

@@kokosingsolar Thank you. Also it says the powerwall needs an internet connection..is this fact? What if the entire grid and everything goes down. Can this be used offline the same way its used online? What limitations does it have offline? Thank you and really appreciate you answering all these questions. Seriously looking to get this for my cottage.

@@dorian345 Powerwall needs an Internet connection (over wired Ethernet or your home Wi-Fi) or a cellular connection to receive software updates and to communicate with the Tesla mobile app for energy monitoring. The battery still functions but monitoring capabilities become limited. Depending on the configuration of your PV reporting, you may be able to monitor your Powerwall there.

@@kokosingsolar Ok so in end of world scenarios the solar and power wall still work fine except for the updates and cell phone motoring? Where are you guys located?

@@dorian345 we are located in Ohio. Give us a call if you're nearby. If not, give us a call and we can recommend you to a great installer near you - (877) 696-7652

Good questions! We would recommend you go through a free solar evaluation process with a local installer in your area. Check out these full turnkey solar partners in CA: www.amicussolar.com/our-member-owners/California/