Huge 30kWh Enphase Ensemble backup battery system
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ธ.ค. 2020
- Sorry for the wind noise at the beginning; SDG&E shut down the power because of the high winds to help prevent wildfires. The timing was so good we had to get up there to get a video since we had just commissioned the system the evening before.
You can call Dave directly at 619-333-4824 ext. 3000 if you have any questions about the system and how you can keep the lights on. Or, you can visit:
webuildsandiego.com/lets-buil...
Dave I was surprised to find this video. What a great job, we are enjoying our solar especially because of the spa. Thanks. I have made a couple of referrals and will continue to do that . Keep up the good work.
Awesome, thank you!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing! 😊👍🏻
You sold me!
Must have a lot of money 🤑 to have not just 1 but 3 enphase battery.
Those batteries are huge compared to the new IQ 10 ones I am getting.
That's an $45,000-$50,000 upgrade, maybe more.
Priceless.
Can you share the one line diagram pdf?
Needs more cowbell, to cover up the wind noise. :-)
Why did they mount the batteries in the garage? That takes up room inside the garage. Can't these be mounted outside?
You might notice the wall with the rest of the equipment was full, so the owners requested to put the batteries in the garage. And yes, they are rated for outdoor installation as well.
They can be mounted outside but it is suggested not to install them in direct sunlight.
Is generator “tap” (Encharge battery backup) now available for this Ensemble configuration?
Not that I know of.
If I understand you, I think this is being done elsewhere on YT where a Generac is on standby to recharge if the solar can't keep up. I also am on track or an Ensemble system, upstate NY, and am very interested in the idea of a portable generator I could jack in as needed to recharge.
edit: See Switch Electric YT channel. Enphase with a Generac (and four Enphase 10k batteries!)
By the way, I thought that IQ8 Enphase inverters were still in beta i.e. not in mass production (as of Fall 2020). Was this a beta install or are they available for anyone to purchase now?
They are only being shipped with the Encharge batteries currently.
In California, for a single family home, would you know what is the maximum resiliency SGIP rebate you can get with enphase batteries? For example, can you get enphase 40(4x10) and get a $1/watt rebate(ie 40k rebate)? Listening to some SGIP resiliency webinars, it sounds like it matters how often the battery cycles(52x/yr). So as an installer, do you keep track the batteries you've installed and track the amount they cycle?
I'd like to know about the SGIP rebates as well. It's so confusing. I live in Ramona, CA and my elderly parents live with me with medical equipment but it seems I'm outside the shutdown areas that qualify for the top rebate. Battery systems just don't make financial sense for me otherwise but would give me great peace of mind for my parent's safety as shutdowns seem to happen when I'm away from home.
@@nicksgarage2 Type in your zip code in this map:
ia.cpuc.ca.gov/firemap/#
Ramona seems like it's tier 2 which would qualify.
Do you have any project that uses battery only w/o solar panel? Also, can Enphase be used as a "UPS back-up" for computer equipment?
Not yet. And yes, this system is UPS back up compatible as far as I know.
I'm in texas, looking for an installer that will just install the battery system without solar. All the company I googled forces you to buy the solar. Anybody who can recommend?
Were they able to get a SGIP rebate for that system? I'm in Ramona but seem to be just outside the area that qualifies for people with medical needs in a fire area.
The short answer is yes. SGIP Can get complicated however.
You can reach out through our website if you need help. Thanks.
Wow, expensive. I wish we had more choices for refurbished battery systems. There out their, but not readily.
they're out there*.........
did you install consumption CT monitors by Enphase on this system? If so where did you install them? I have the same meter box and the installer said they would not fit.
They go in the main meter panel next to the main breaker. There are similar looking panels that are not compatible with the CTs.
I have what looks to be the same main panel and my CTs are installed in there. It was a tight fit but they work. I got them when I upgraded to the newer IQ microinverters.
Do you know any companys in eastern NC that does great work like you?? I need a company..thanks for the video!
Unfortunately I do not. Best of luck!
How far north do you install? I am 80 miles north of LA. Ventura County
Unfortunately that is a bit out of our territory.
@@mysolhome copy thank you
Holy guacamole
That's easily in the range of $100k for the solar loan.
$100k spread out evenly pays for utility power for 29 years, at $295/month. ( that's assuming cost of power remains within reasonable margins throughout the years )
It’s actually quite a bit less than that, especially when you consider the 26% federal tax credit.
@@mysolhome perhaps a bit less
Depends on factors
Azimuth, site shading, tilt...
But the batteries are still expensive
$6100 - $7000 for those encharge units is unreasonable for their capacity
What does a system like that cost?
Hi Steven, you can request a quote on our website in the description for current pricing. Enphase just recently dropped the price.
Those batteries must cost a fortune
Priceless.
@@mysolhome what is the offset on that system?
id say 30k in batteries as an estimate, battle born batteries, im gonna get 8 of the 100 amp hours and thats 8k.. which is an over kill but i will be able to tell sce good bye,, take your line off my house
So I'm learning through misrepresentations of salespeople so to speak. I have a 200a panel in my house, and I am contracted for 18.4KW solar system with 20KW encharge system and was told my whole house is backed up, but then when the guy for the roof inspection came out he said uh, no your whole house is NOT backed up with the batteries. In fact much of it wasn't. Then the company told me I need to spend either 3k for an upgraded panel or 11k for a third battery to eliminate the need for the new panel and that the third battery should in fact back up the whole house. But then I see in this video that even with 3 batteries, this guy's house is still not 100% covered under battery power. Help me understand this? Am I working with snake oil salesmen?
It depends on a lot of factors like what appliances you want to be able to run off grid and for how long. Each scenario is different. Where are you located?
@@mysolhome I live in Orlando, FL oh and by the way, I have a two story house with 2 AC units and sadly the whole house is electric. There is no natural gas service in this neighborhood which means my water heater, oven and stove top are all electric.
@@GioSinatraFan Dan I wouldnt buy Enphase they are over priced and yes u are either working with a snake oil or a sales rep that doesnt know their product. Take a look at SOL lithium batteries they are WAYYYYYY Cheaper and great quality. They might now work with Enphase everything looks proprietary I also think there control is their cloud only
Lose the mask dude, it's ridiculous.
Um...the video was from December 2020. The mask was quite prudent.
Dude, that's way to big. It's not esthetically pleasing either. Dislike all the way around. THanks for posting.