Even Enphase Micro Inverters shut down when you have a power outage. In order to make your panels work during an outage you have to buy an additional controller and battery. Even the Sunshine Backup option that works during an outage requires the additional controller to be purchased. A regular solar install with even the latest generation Enphase IQ8 series micro inverters will shut down during an outage. You will have to invest in the controller if you want power during an outage. Thanks for watching.
@@MySolarHomeUSA - Correct. With the one added Enphase device, your home becomes its own microgrid that produces power during daylight even if the grid is down and there's no signal from the grid. You can use your power while you're producing it, even if the grid is being repaired, and at no risk to the people doing the repairs because the system does not send power to the grid. It's all on-site, internal use power. No battery required.
@@zinaj9437 Yes - spot on. The only problem I have seen with customers who use Sunlight backup is that you get only a fraction of the energy produced by your panels. It is usually enough for lights and the internet and maybe the fridge. Beyond that, you will need a small battery. Most of my customers who went for Sunshine backup ended up buying a small 5kwh battery later. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments - much appreciated.
@@MySolarHomeUSA-Amount of power and what is powered are determined by the critical load panel or the Enphase version of it. A smart electric panel, like the Span one, allows dynamic switching of what circuits would be powered during a power outage using Sunshine Backup to make the outage less stressful. In theory, you could use Sunshine Backup to prepare meals, make extra ice (assuming water is still available and you're not under "boil water" conditions because the water treatment plant is closed), pump water if you have a well, wash dishes/clothes, recharge phones (although you may not have access to things like cell towers during the outage), etc. so when the sun goes down, you'll be set to eat and have clean stuff for the next day. Rinse, repeat. No battery yet, not a fan of critical load panels (pre-select which outlets you want to have power and hope you picked the right ones and won't need others). I did already get a Span panel, though, as part of remodel.
@@zinaj9437 That is a plan 👍 . Sunshine backup only will not be able to power any 240-volt load like your well pump, dishwasher, etc, unless you have a really big solar system. If you already have a Span panel. I suggest you plan for a small battery too. That way you will have essential power during the night as well. No fun in losing power after 4 pm.
#4 is wrong for some systems - Enphase.
Even Enphase Micro Inverters shut down when you have a power outage. In order to make your panels work during an outage you have to buy an additional controller and battery. Even the Sunshine Backup option that works during an outage requires the additional controller to be purchased. A regular solar install with even the latest generation Enphase IQ8 series micro inverters will shut down during an outage. You will have to invest in the controller if you want power during an outage. Thanks for watching.
@@MySolarHomeUSA - Correct. With the one added Enphase device, your home becomes its own microgrid that produces power during daylight even if the grid is down and there's no signal from the grid. You can use your power while you're producing it, even if the grid is being repaired, and at no risk to the people doing the repairs because the system does not send power to the grid. It's all on-site, internal use power. No battery required.
@@zinaj9437 Yes - spot on. The only problem I have seen with customers who use Sunlight backup is that you get only a fraction of the energy produced by your panels. It is usually enough for lights and the internet and maybe the fridge. Beyond that, you will need a small battery. Most of my customers who went for Sunshine backup ended up buying a small 5kwh battery later. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments - much appreciated.
@@MySolarHomeUSA-Amount of power and what is powered are determined by the critical load panel or the Enphase version of it. A smart electric panel, like the Span one, allows dynamic switching of what circuits would be powered during a power outage using Sunshine Backup to make the outage less stressful. In theory, you could use Sunshine Backup to prepare meals, make extra ice (assuming water is still available and you're not under "boil water" conditions because the water treatment plant is closed), pump water if you have a well, wash dishes/clothes, recharge phones (although you may not have access to things like cell towers during the outage), etc. so when the sun goes down, you'll be set to eat and have clean stuff for the next day. Rinse, repeat.
No battery yet, not a fan of critical load panels (pre-select which outlets you want to have power and hope you picked the right ones and won't need others). I did already get a Span panel, though, as part of remodel.
@@zinaj9437 That is a plan 👍 . Sunshine backup only will not be able to power any 240-volt load like your well pump, dishwasher, etc, unless you have a really big solar system. If you already have a Span panel. I suggest you plan for a small battery too. That way you will have essential power during the night as well. No fun in losing power after 4 pm.