New Jersey solar project developer to use top-quality and competitively priced solar panels from Talesun Solar for a utility-scale project. Talesun Solar USA a globally positioned, premium producer of solar panels, recently announced that it has signed a contract to supply solar panels to New Jersey-based solar developer Alethea Cleantech Advisors LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, Talesun Solar USA will deliver approximately 32 megawatts (MW) of solar modules during 2012. For those out there wondering how many solar panels that is… well its a bunch, around 128,000 panels!

We are excited for Talesun because they are quickly becoming our favorite solar panel manufacture here at Blue Pacific Solar. Talesun Solar’s modules will be installed at three utility-scale ground-mount projects in the state of New Jersey. The projects will be interconnected to the PJM distribution grid and will utilize both the United States Treasury 1603 cash grant and New Jersey’s SREC market for project finance.

At Blue Pacific Solar we have ready to ship a large stock of P660P-230W to TP660M-250W Polycrystalline & Monocrystalline solar panels. Talesun, a leading international manufacturer of quality solar cells and panels, continues its American market expansion. Solar panels with maximum rated output STC (Pmax) between 220 Watt and 310 Watt 60 – 72 cells positive output tolerance from 0 to +3%. These premium panels are stocked on the west coast. Blue Pacific Solar will ship them to you, freight free, dock to dock, at wholesale prices. 25 year warranty. Check out the pallet quantity tab for the best prices. UL certified, TUV, IEC, ETL approved.

“We are proud to partner with Alethea Cleantech, a committed local leader in system integration as well as a specialist for medium-to-large-scale solar plants,” stated Eric Ma, General Manager of Talesun Solar USA. “The new supply agreement with Alethea reflects the recognition of Talesun Solar’s top-quality and competitively priced solar panels and Talesun Solar USA’s commitment to the US market. We hope to expand our relationship with Alethea and partner on future projects.”

“We are very impressed by Talesun’s highly experienced management team, aggressive R and D program, and state-of-the-art fully automated manufacturing process”, said George Kotzias, Founder and Managing Partner of Alethea. “We look forward to building a long lasting partnership with Talesun as growth in the U.S. solar market continues to accelerate. Talesun is well positioned to meet the growing market demand for modules from Alethea and its many other customers.”

Construction of the utility-scale projects is scheduled to begin in late Q2 2012. The first system is expected to achieve commercial operation by end of 2012 with the remaining systems expected to come online shortly thereafter.

Talesun is a globally positioned, premium producer of solar panels and cells for the consumer and industrial sectors. The company’s 200,000m², fully automated manufacturing plant in the Chinese province of Jiangsu will reach a production capacity of 2GW of solar panels by the end of 2012. Talesun has subsidiaries in Shanghai, Munich, and San Jose, CA to serve regional markets.

Helping customers figure out what type of off-grid solar kit that would be best for them is a fun part of my job. For customers who want an off-grid solar system and where their is local utility service available, there are a couple of choices. They can either decide not to pay the utility company to bring power back to the property, or just operate off grid or do both. A home solar system that is grid tied as well as off-grid is called a bimodal system.

If you are considering a bimodal solar kit, there are few questions you are going to ask yourself. If electrical blackouts are a concern, how often does the power go out and for how long. If power is down for long periods of time which might be the case in say a hurricane zone, you may need a larger bimodal system to satisfy all your power needs. What equipment in your home would you need to power and how long do you typically use each piece each day? We find it helpful if our customers make a list of the equipment they are trying to power then write down how long each day they use each piece. Example, my roommate and I use our microwave for about 20 mins a day. A microwave uses about 1,200 watts of electricity per hour so 1200 / 60 X 20 = 400 watts of power used each day. That’s one item. You should then proceed through your list of equipment you want your off-grid or bimodal solar kit to support, and come to a total daily energy requirement.

A couple of other factors you should consider in sizing your off-grid solar kit, is how much time are you willing to spend maintaining a battery bank? AGM batteries are consider maintenance free while vented lead acid batteries require some monthly maintenance at a minimum.

Rural home or cabin owners who are at the end of the electrical line and see outages that lasts for days it may be important to look at a bimodal solar kit. For my money, off-grid is the way to go. Beyond the practical aspect of not being tethered to the utility grid, there is a certain sense of freedom your get, call it satisfaction that comes with being off-grid. A stand alone solar system makes the most sense because it offers an electrical supply for life, without having to worry about rising energy costs.

Off-grid solar customers tell us at first there is a real lifestyle shock but in no time they make the change and the benefit far outweighs the trouble. When selecting a stand alone solar kit, we tell our customers to not only look at their lifestyle today, but also picture what they think their needs will be in the future. When designing a system, a home or cabin owner should ask themselves to settle in first on a budget. How much do you want to spend? Sure most people would say as little as possible, but there is a reality check that needs to happen at this time of the planning process. The more you are willing to conserve with energy saving appliances and energy conser, the less you are going to spend on a off-grid solar kit.

Keep in mind that living with an off-grid system is going to require a lifestyle change for most people. I have a friend that I visit in the Midwest that lives off-grid. When I stay at his cabin, there is a real sense of freedom I feel along with the zen of not being connected or wired in. Its kinda like outdoor BBQ Vs something baked in an oven. The choice is simple, do you want to have the mouth watering, smoke filled air experience of off-grid solar with a some bling, or are you content with baking in the kitchen?

Solar panels have to be the most magnificent discovery in modern times short of the computer chip. 2nd best discovery, simple solar kits that any homeowner can tackle. Imagine the possibility of a endless supply of electricity hitting the earths surface every day that can power the world many times over. Sunlight is made up of tiny packets of energy called protons. Solar panels are made up of solar cells which are constructed from simple materials that have a small number of electrons, like silicon, with a positive and negative field. As photons are absorbed in the cell as electrons and are pushed or promoted to the bottom of the cell towards the positive connection. When there is a circuit, the electrons or electricity moves down a wire to power our electronic devices. This simple technology has no moving parts to wear out so you can expect the solar panels in your home solar kit to last most of your life.

Batteries for Solar Kits; You can Keep the Power in Reserve – It is not uncommon to produce more electricity during the daylight hours than you consume. Normally the utility grid acts as your battery system, however, these days of an aging grid and uncertain times many homeowners are electing to add a battery backup bank to their home solar kit. If operating your system with a battery backup is something that interests you, you will need to consider a couple of things. (1) Whenever you need to incorporate a battery backup in your home solar system, you should first start with the amount of energy you are going to need. You can answer that question by listing your electronic devices and looking at the name plate to see how many amps each device has. Once you have the amps you take amps x volts = watts. Your total watts are the power you need to operate. (2) You next need to decide home many days you want to have in reserve for your home backup system. When you have considered that, consider this; most grid tied solar Enphase MicroInverter kits do not work with a battery backup. When many homeowners invested in their system often times they do not realize that when the grid goes down, so does their solar system. Blue Pacific Solar has solved this problem with an option to connect your Enphase MicroInverter kit to a backup battery system that will operate when the grid goes down. If you are interested in such a system for your solar kit, you should contact us and we will point you to the product page that has that information.

Solar Kits; Inverters are the Heart of your System – When designing your system you need to carefully consider what type of inverter you intend to use. The two basic types of grid tied inverters are a central inverter where the DC electricity from all the solar panels flow and are then changed to AC electricity or MicroInverters. A MicroInverter, unlike a central inverter, has individual inverters at each solar panel. The inverters are connected to the solar panel and mounted to the rack near each panel. At the individual solar panel level, the MicroInverters change the DC electricity to AC power and send it on it’s way. There are pros and cons to each type of solar kit, but the main advantage to the DIY (Do-it-yourselfer) is it makes the system almost fool proof. Shading is one of the biggest factors in designing a solar system. Even the shadow from a plumbing pipe across one solar cell for a central inverter can cause a substantial loss of power. Solar cells in a panel are connected in series. If one cell is blocked, it will have a significant effect on the rest of the systems power output. Since each panel with a MicroInverter operates independent of the other, MicroInverters tend to be more forgiving than kits with central inverters. Blue Pacific Solar only sells the Enphase brand of MicroInverter simply because they are competitively priced, and they work.Talesun is a globally positioned, premium producer of solar modules and cells for the consumer and industrial sectors. The company’s 200,000m², fully automated manufacturing plant in the Chinese province of Jiangsu will reach a production capacity of 2GW by the end of 2012.

Affordable solar kits using Talesun solar panels. -Talesun is a globally positioned, premium producer of solar modules and cells for the consumer and industrial sectors. The company’s 200,000m², fully automated manufacturing plant in the Chinese province of Jiangsu will reach a production capacity of 2GW by the end of 2012. Talesun has subsidiaries in Shanghai, Munich, and San Jose, CA to serve regional markets.

Blue Pacific Solar has put together a variety of solar kits to power most homes. Contact us today to see how the power of the sun can improve your life.

As the demand for renewable energy increases, the needs of home and cabin owners are rapidly evolving as well. OutBack Power, a company that has set the standard in off-grid and grid tied solar systems has come out with a new battery cell that easily fits into their new integrated pre-build battery rack. OutBack is responding by engineering its acclaimed line of balance-of-system components into pre-assembled systems to give solar installers and DIY homeowners the best of both worlds: OutBack quality in a more easily specified and installed package. Batteries and off-grid solar was never easier.

The OutBack Integrated Battery Rack system is a comprehensive battery enclosure solution with cell interconnects, cabling, and series string overcurrent protection and disconnects included, making it easy to order and install. All electrical connections are made at the factory and ship fully assembled with the exception of the batteries, which can be quickly added and connected on the job site.

Unlike typical steel racks, the OutBack design is crafted of powder coated aluminum, resulting in a rack that maintains a clean, durable appearance even in challenging environments while weighing less than 90 pounds. Clear covers allow for visual inspection while providing more protection for the batteries and electrical connections. The rack can accommodate up to twelve (12) EnergyCell RE batteries, and supports 48 volt systems all of which can be installed safely by any homeowner.

Integrated Battery Rack Specifications
IBR-3-48-175
Dimensions (H x W x D) 48.6 x 27.0 x 24.4” / (123.4 x 68.6 x 61.9 cm)
Weight 89 lbs / (40.4 kg) without batteries
Physical 0.125-inch thick aluminum enclosure with FLEXware silver finish; plated copper bus bars and clear protective covers. Ships fully assembled (except for batteries)
String Overcurrent Protection 175 Adc
Gauge of conductors 1/0 AWG
Capacity Up to twelve (12) EnergyCell RE batteries
Nominal System Voltage 48 Vdc
Supported batteries* EnergyCell 200RE, EnergyCell 170RE

Simple off-grid 120 / 240 volt AC power kit that is expandable with solar panels and a pre-wired power center all made in America. This 1410 watt off-grid solar kit is powerful enough to produce 212 kWh per month of pure sine wave electricity. We pre-wire the power center then package the whole kit so you can complete the wiring with a minimal amount of expertise needed. DIY off-grid solar made easy for you providing the line drawing showing the connections and instruction manuals.

Made USA Professionally designed off-grid systems that will run efficient small appliances, computers, stereo, lights and TV. 1410W off-grid solar kit that only has compatible time tested equipment using no cheap solar products that are not UL listed or code compliant.

1410 watts of off-grid solar is built around the Sharp ND-235QCJ 235 Watt Mono Solar Panel. This powerful American built solar panel is one of Sharp’s newest solar modules. Built in America to extremely tight tolerances, Sharp solar modules routinely earn their reputation as one of the top choices for grid-tied and off-grid solar kits. Sharp has recently moved to “plus sorting”, which means that every module tests to “equal to or greater than” its rated wattage. This superior approach allows complete control over every step of the process, producing modules with the industry’s tightest power tolerance and efficiency. System Power = 1410 Watts (STC) / 7,050 Watts Per Day (Based on 5 sun hours (STC)) Magnum Energy inverters are affordable, high-performance modified and pure sine wave inverters and are considered the best on-the-market for off-grid solar. The Mini-Magnum MS4448PAE Power Center has sophisticated protection circuitry, making Magnum inverters immune from damage by overloads, short circuits, over-temperature and input polarity reversal. OutBack Controller is a three-function controller that provides reliable solar battery charging. Midnite Solar Circuit Breaker Box Complete with Breakers. Optional IronRidge Top of Pole Mount for 6 Panels (Pole Not Included) or Roof Mount Racking. IronRidge solar racks are a very sturdy, straightforward and easy to assemble. Finally, a professional single line solar drawing showing how the 1410w off-grid solar kit is wired.

1410 off-grid solar allows home and cabin owners and easy way to lower their expenses making this off-grid solar kit perfect for that weekend escape island. Our 1410 watt off grid solar kit are expandable to any size you need. These off-grid solar kits are simple, safe and a snap to install. Build around Sharp solar panels, the heart of the 1410 watt off-grid solar kit is the Magnum Energy MS4448PAE power center giving your 120 /240 volts of pure sine wave electricity.

Blue Pacific Solar has taken one of the hardest parts of assembling a high power solar system and has completed all the hard work in the shop prior to shipment. The power center in the 1410 watt off-grid solar kit is fully assembled and tested prior to shipment by experienced Magnum Energy factory trained technicians so you can safely install the kit with a minim amount of expertise. Mounting the power center on a Magnum attachment plate, we only use ETL and C-ETL listed Magnum Energy power distribution enclosures. Included in the power center are; easy to connect and clearly labeled color coded buss bars for AC and DC connections; AC and DC lightning arrestors, breaker space for DIN rail or surface mount breakers for optional equipment, all built inside a white power coated Magnum Energy box with front facing controls. Home or cabin solar power has never been made easier or more affordable.

When I am on the water my sence of freedom is off-the-chart. I am happiest when it’s just a few friends and the open sea. Noisy motors or generators are not my cup of tea so sailing with friends who have installed an Air marine wind turbine or marine solar panel makes the trip even more enjoyable.

With an Air marine and land wind turbines, you have energy wherever you go, whether you’re sailing across the world, setting up your mountaineering base camp or cruising the highways in your RV. Air marine and land turbines are lightweight, easy to set up, and produce clean DC power to directly charge 12V, 24V or 48V batteries to run your lights and charge satellite phones, GPS devices, cameras and other small appliances keeping you connected, charged and ready to enjoy your adventures. The Air Breeze 12V Marine Wind turbine charges and controlls your battery charge level by incorporating a three-phase brushless permanent magnet alternator and microprocessor controlled electronics to optimize its power production capability. The microprocessor continuously adjusts the loading of the alternator to keep the turbine operating efficiently. The result is the Air wind turbine has high power production, high blade efficiency and lower blade noise.

Air Breeze 12V Marine Wind off-grid generators allows you to capture mother nature’s power and convert it into clean, dependable power you can use in areas where the power grid doesn’t reach. Whether you’re generating energy for a remote cabin, sailboat, RV or offshore platform, Blue Pacific Solar has a wind turbine to fit your energy needs and wind conditions. You also may find that combining wind power with solar can create a perfect complementary system for keeping your batteries charged.

The sound from small wind generators, like the Air Breeze 12V Marine Wind turbine, typically blends in with common outside sounds like those from cars, airplanes, barking dogs and wind blowing through the trees. According to the U.S. Department of Energy the sound pressure level generated by a small wind generator is in the range of 40-65 decibels which is quieter than background noise in a home or office. Air Breeze 12V turbine sound is unrecognizable over trees blowing in the wind or the canvas on your boat.

Air Breeze 12V Marine Wind turbines, like similar small wind generators, are installed on towers on your water craft with a sturdy pole mount that is braced. There is no need for custom applications as the generator will fit most standard mounts.

Home emergency backup power that is so simple even the weekend DIY can tackle it with ease. Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System is shipped pre-wired and ready to hang and connect with all the essential protective electronic devices with a very small footprint. Magnum /Midnite Solar E-Panel power systems are ideal for applications with minimal to medium power requirements such as off-grid cabins, homes and back-up power systems.

Made USA the fully pre-wired and tested system is designed for a quick installation, saving both time and money with just a few household tools. (Psst… its also very cool that its all made in America.)

Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System Power Centers is solid-state electronic device that, when sized properly, can be used in nearly every solar and wind energy system that uses batteries. The Power Centers Blue Pacific Solar sells employ the latest in power electronics to regulate the battery charge by controlling the charging voltage and current from a solar panel array. Power Centers regulate the charge of the battery, but also prevent the battery from being over discharged which can damage the battery bank.

Off-grid or grid tied with battery backup, here is how the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System basically works. For a grid tied battery backup, grid power comes into the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel Power System. If the backup batteries are fully charged, the power is then passed to the critical load or backup load subpanel inside the home. The Outback FlexPower power system is monitoring the sine wave of the grid, amps and volts. When the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel Power System detects changes outside the default parameters, it immediately begins to draw power from the backup battery system and pushes it to the critical load subpanel.

If you have solar panel system connected to the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel Power System, the power center will use the electricity produced by your solar panels to charge the batteries making Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel Power System a great choice for home backup and off-grid systems.

Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System Power Center uses multiple stages of control to regulate different voltage and current levels. The voltage and current of a battery varies over the different stages of battery charge. Though the amount can vary, the bulk charge usually is approximately 80%, the absorption charge is 10% with the float charge representing the balance of the battery charging process.

The bulk charging stage of the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System Power Center process is the first stage to used to bring the battery depth of discharge (DOD) back to 100%. The bulk charge stage happens first in in the morning after the batteries DOD has drained down since sunset the previous day. The bulk charging stage pushes as many amps into the battery bank as possible from the solar panels and gets the voltage up in the process. The effect of a Power Center is not unlike trying to fill a glass of water from a faucet. You first turn the faucet on full while the glass if filling, then slowly taper off the pressure until the glass is full. When the battery bank reaches a predetermined level known as the bulk voltage set-point, the charge is then substantially slowed. Because the bulk voltage set point is determined by the type of battery you are using, many Power Centers have to be pre-set to the type of battery which will dictate the rate of charge.

The second state of charge the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System Power Center employs is the absorption stage. After a battery system has been brought up to the bulk voltage set point, the Power Center slows down the charge rate because the battery bank cannot accept the same rapid charging pace without overheating and damaging the battery bank. At the absorption stage a battery bank is only about 80% full. The absorption charge is the function level in the process that tops off the battery bank. During the absorption stage, the Power Center holds the battery volts constant and reduces the amount of current sent into the battery. When the absorption stage is complete, the battery bank is fully charges.

The final step the Magnum MS4448PAE E-Panel System Power Center performs is the float charge. Typically a Power Center enters into a float charge state when the other charge levels of the battery bank has been achieved. When the number of peak sun hours is limited, a solar Power Center may not be able to get the battery bank back to the float stage before the next cycle begins. These home backup power systems are an added safety feature you will love.

Sherpa 120 Adventure kit is one tough portable solar panel unit that was definitely born hard off the beaten path. I love this small portable solar kit and take it with me to some of the most remote places in America. Goal Zero is working everyday to continue to deliver smart innovative affordable portable power solutions that will change the way you travel.

Trekking the Grand Canyon or spending a weekend climbing in the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree, there is never electricity when I travel. The Sherpa 120 Adventure kit starts with the Nomad 27 watt portable solar panel. The Nomad 27 is a mono-crystalline solar panel, well actually several small solar panels, that provide plenty of power that folds into a compact portable pack. Peaking at 18 volts with 12V +/1 2v charging power, the Nomad 27 is powerful enough to get the job done charging the Sherpa 120 power portable battery pack in about 6 hours depending on the sun, angle and location. The Nomad 27 portable solar panel weighs in at just 3.4 lbs and folds down to 10.5 x 7 x 2″ something I have no problem fitting in my backpack.

Next on my list of favorite portable solar panel products is the Goal Zero Sherpa 120 power battery pack. This compact portable battery holds a whopping 120 watts of power storage that you can then plug in your small electronics with a USB or DC outlet. The lithium iron phosphate batter has and extended life of between 2,000 and 3,000 cycles which is roughly equivalent to 70,000 AA batteries. The LCD status monitor keeps track of how much battery power you have left.  The Sherpa 120 portable battery also has built in electrical protection to keep from damaging the unit during charging spikes.

Last but certainly not least is the Sherpa UI universal inverter. Goal Zero Sherpa universal inverter will provide up to 100 watts of continuous power and 200 watts peak or surge power. An inverter takes DC electricity and converts it to AC power. Goal Zero has taken a basic electronic product and redesigned it to a lightweight inverter that can easily be switched between 110V to 220V anywhere. This durable versatile design allows you to power commonly used electronic devices such as laptops, cell phones, or GPS. Can be used from any 12V cigarette adapter such as your car or boat.

Blue Pacific Solar has complete this custom portable solar panel kit by adding a small LED light. I don’t know about you, but when I am living off-grid for any length of time, nights are dark and the solar girl appreciates all the lights I can get my hands on when I am fumbling around a tent in the dark. This portable solar panel kit sells for about $730 and ships anywhere in the lower 48 for free.

What’s in the Box:

• 1 – Sherpa 120 Power Pack
• 1 – Nomad 27 Solar Panel
• 1 – Sherpa Universal Inverter
• 1 – Estrella 3W LED light
• 1 – 15″ Snake-like Bendable Cord (LED Light)
• 1 – 9′ Extender Cord W/Adjustable Carabineer (For LED Light)
• 1 – AC Wall Charger
• 1 – 12V female cigarette adapter
• 3 – Aluminum support rods (For Solar Panel)

When the grid goes down during and emergency blackout, it is very difficult to do anything without electricity in your home today. If you already own a solar system did you know that in the event of a power outage your home solar system will be disconnected from the grid? This is all the more irritating because as we move forward and our utility infrastructure continues to mature with more demands being placed on it, we will have more blackouts in America.

A bimodal solar system is one that will allow the home or business to run grid-tied or off-grid. Bimodal systems, close that gap for homeowners that already have solar, and the ones thinking of adding a system but want more out of it. The picture above comes from a customers in New Mexico that wanted just that. The consumer moved into her new home and was concerned about having power during extended blackouts. She also needed a home solar system to provide both functions that she could afford.

The solar consultants at Blue Pacific came up with this system that starts with a 2820 watt 12 panel solar AC system. This is how it works; The 12 solar panels create electricity from the grid and feed it to an SMA DC to AC inverter. The inverter then is connected to the home side of the Magnum inverter in the battery box to be installed on the backside of the SunPod.

When the batteries are charged and the grid is up, the Magnum inverter will simply pass through both ways the electricity from the grid as well as the electricity from the solar panels. When the grid goes down, the Magnum inverter will automatically switch from grid tied electricity to draw power from the batteries. While that is happening,the AC power from the solar panels will keep the batteries charged up. When the batteries are full, the system is designed to cause the SMA solar panel AC inverter to shut down until it needed again.

This simple yet effective home backup solar system is a synthesis between grid-connected solar and off-grid technology that ensures safety combined with ease of installation. The homeowner in this case simply hired a local licensed electrician to connect the local wiring according to our electrical diagram.

If you are willing to provide some sweat equity, this bimodal solar system is less than 1/2 the cost of hiring a solar company to site build the complete grid tied solar array. Add in the additional benefit of the federal tax credit that is available and you now have an affordable home solar system that will work to provide emergency backup power keeping your home lights burning and the refrigerator cold during utility blackouts.

The Enphase MicroInverter is a grid tied utility interactive inverter that has been on the market since 2009. Consistent upgrades and strong engineering support has made this product an affordable alternative for the DIY homeowner over hiring and paying for the labor and overhead of a solar company to do the complete installation. Our MicroInverter home solar kits are scalable from 230 watts to 20kW (STC-DC rating). You can potentially save thousands with these simplified home solar kits. Less cost = faster pay-back. Fast and simple to install, Blue Pacific Solar will provide all the documents as well as the permit services (Permit Service Optional), or you can do-it-yourself.

Producing over 352 kW per month (5 Sun Hours Per Day STC), our 2350 watt solar grid tie system comes with 10 Astronergy 235 watt solar panels powering 10 Enphase MicroInverter and the required roof module cabling. Durable and extremely efficient, our 2350 watt solar kit panels and Enphase MicroInverter are UL and CEC listed. Finally a home solar package that matches the 25 year guarantee on the solar panels with a 25 year guarantee on the inverter. Blue Pacific Solar has done all the work for you with this efficient simple grid-tied home solar system. Following our simple line drawings you will end up with an NEC (National Electric Code) compliant home solar system with a life expectancy of well over 25 years.

The Enphase MicroInverter maximizes energy production from your 2350 watt solar panel array using some very simple principles. Each Enphase MicroInverter is individually connected to one solar panel in your array. This unique configuration means that an individual Maximum Peak Power Point Tracker (MPPT) controls each solar panel. This ensures that the maximum power available from each solar panel is exported to the utility grid regardless of the performance of the other solar panel in the array. That is, although individual solar panels in the array may be affected by shading, soiling, orientation, or solar panel mismatch, the Enphase MicroInverter ensures top performance for each solar panel. The result is maximum energy production from your 2350 watt solar kit.

Our 2350 watt solar kit is relatively simple to layout and install. You will not need string calculations, and you can install individual solar panels in any combination of solar panel quantity, type, age and orientation. Each MicroInverter quickly mounts on the solar panel racking (optional), directly beneath each solar panel. Low voltage DC wires connect from the solar panel via waterproof MC4 connectors directly to the co-located MicroInverter.

Blue Pacific Solar has provided all of the main parts you will need for your 2350 watt solar kit, but here are some additional items that your may need prior to installing your solar kit. Conduit, appropriately sized electrical wire, some fasteners and grounding rod and wire. Building and installing your own 2350 watt solar kit is not only the smart choice for controlling your expenses, it may be on the most satisfying DIY projects you ever have undertaken.

(OK, here is the scary legal disclaimer.) It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all products are installed and operated in accordance with local and national building codes as specific by the NEC (National Electric Code), UBC (Uniform Building Code) or IBC (International Building Code) and local utility company policy. These codes may vary from city to city and county to county. All Grid-tied solar installations should be permitted and inspected, where required, by the local inspection authority in the same manner as other equivalent electrical systems. One last thing. It is always a good idea to contract with a local licensed electrician to at least do the final electrical connection of your 2350 Watt Grid Tied Solar Kit from the AC disconnect to your home utility breaker box. Some local permitting authorities require that a licensed electrician do all the wiring from the rack to the utility interconnect. If you need help with the permitting documents for your 2350 solar kit, we are here for you. Solar permit service add on is available at checkout.

Additional Safety Instructions, 2350 Watt Solar MicroInverter Kit; Perform all electrical installations in accordance with all applicable local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. Be aware that only qualified personnel should install or replace Enphase MicroInverter. Do not attempt to repair the Enphase MicroInverter in your 2350 Watt Solar Kit; it contains no user-serviceable parts. If it fails, please contact Enphase customer service to obtain an RMA (return merchandise authorization) number and start the replacement process. Tampering with or opening the Enphase MicroInverter will void the warranty. Before installing or using the Enphase MicroInverter, please read all instructions and cautionary markings in the technical description and on the Enphase MicroInverter System and the solar equipment. Connect the Enphase MicroInverter to the utility grid only after receiving prior approval from the electrical utility company. Be aware that the body of the Enphase MicroInverter is the heat sink. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature is 15°C above ambient, but under extreme conditions the MicroInverter can reach a temperature of 80°C. To reduce risk of burns, use caution when working with MicroInverter. Do NOT disconnect the solar module from the Enphase MicroInverter without first removing AC power.

2350 Watt Solar MicroInverter Kit is an affordable, cheap high quality solution for putting some bling in your home or businesses. Reducing on-site labor requirements the 2350 Watt Solar MicroInverter Kit can be expanded at anytime which makes it a cost effective home or business solar solution.