If you are in DFW, don't hesitate to reach out: 972 675 7725 ( call or text) or shoot me an email: info@solartimeusa.com If you are not, you can also reach out, I do solar consultations and quotes review all the time :) Leave some thoughts below! I try to respond to all comments! :)

Yes to LFP battries. No to anything made by enphase. No to combo battery/inverter units (I live in an area where I will need more battery than inverter.) No to anything that requires the cloud, or has a closed software ecosystem.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Erica :( Im sorry you hate it so much, hopefully one day you can switch the system out...

Great video giving good information and love the laugh and humor...

@solartimeusa

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for leaving a comment, I really appreciate that :)!

I've been considering the EG4 server rack batteries. You can get 6 batteries plus the server rack for just over $10K. This gives you a battery bank of 30.72 kWh or $330 per kWh. Combine this with the Sol-Ark 15K you mentioned or EG4's 18KPV inverter and it would seem you'd be better off than the other options you presented.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Super popular option in TX for sure!

@Equitable111

8 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. If you want it to look a little more power wall like you can use EG4 PowerPro WallMount.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

@@Equitable111 yes! They made something looking more appealing 🙌🏼

@SDGreg

8 ай бұрын

I looked at the EG4's last year. The problem was at the time they where not UL9540A certified and you couldn't pass permitting where I lived in CA without having a battery certified for UL9540A. I went with a different company that had a product that was UL9540A certified. I can see now they have gotten UL9540A certification for there system which should make it easier to pass inspection in more areas of the US. However even then, the EG4 battery is kind of a self-install system and most people are probably not comfortable with that.

@rickmorin8840

7 ай бұрын

I have the SolArk 15K with 3 EG4 batteries. Works great and have had no issues so far. It works seamlessly. I have nights free from 8pm to 6am. No electric bill.

🔆 Very helpful information provided. Thank you 🔆

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for leaving a comment! :)

Thank you for the video Very informative

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you for commenting :)

Great video, so much info. A comparison chart at the end would be very helpful

@solartimeusa

4 ай бұрын

Oh thats a great idea and I wish i did that! Will do for my upcoming one for sure!

Thank you for your help ❤❤

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!! :)

Great video, so explanatory.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I have a Schneider 6848 XW Pro hybrid inverter and MPPT 100/600. That system is great. I wonder why so few independent reviewers talks about the Schneider's home solutions ?? I have paired it with Tigo's optimisers on my PV's. For now my battery bank consist of two cheap Amperetime (now LiTime) 48v 90Ah batteries. I will change these batteries with communication enable BMS's compatible with the Schneider's XW pro eventually. But, yeah, why is there so few Schneider's solar related products reviews? Thanks for these great videos.

I currently have an LG RESU10 battery and SolarEdge inverter setup. At the time 5 years ago it was a good choice but now I'm exploring upgrading to a whole home system. preferably a stackable battery such as Home grid, Renogy, Bluetti, etc with at least 15 KWH capacity.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for sharing. IF you asked me 5 years ago I would have probably sold you a LG battery! There was really not much to choose from back then! ARe you thinking of replacing your solaredge inverter with their hybrid? or more so going towards EG4 or Sol-Ark hybrid inverter as an option? CUrious how you have liked that battery over the last 5 years? :)

Thanks for the video. I really like the idea behind Battery agnostic systems...

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Same! :) Thank you for leaving a comment, it helps so much!

@ToddDesiato

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, UL and the NEC do not. They are making it so that the battery must be approved for that inverter, and a field inspection is required for any DIY ESS over 1kWh.

@marcfruchtman9473

8 ай бұрын

@@ToddDesiatoCould you, please, cite the NEC code that requires that a battery be approved for a "specific" inverter as opposed to just complying with manufacturer specifications that an inverter must be used with a compatible battery...

@ToddDesiato

8 ай бұрын

@@marcfruchtman9473 UL 9540 2nd Edition applies to battery systems over 20kWh. It requires the components to be tested together. So batteries over 20kWh must be tested together with the inverter to comply with UL 9540. NEC requires that any ESS over 1kWh be "Listed" to UL standards, including UL 9540, 9540A, and 1973, or have a Field Inspection by an NRTL inspector. Inverters must be listed to UL 1741 and 1741 SB, and tested to for compatibility with the battery. Not everywhere has adopted these standards... yet.

Wow i can watch you talk solar all day

I’m genuinely appreciative that you’re making these videos… so thank you. Why do you prefer Tigo vs Solar Edge?

@solartimeusa

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for leaving a comment. MY preference to Tigo over SolarEdge is the fact that Tigo is agnostic and they are not required to be present for the panel to work. So lets say if in 10 years Solaredge is out of business, and one of your solaredge optimizers breaks down, if you take it off the panel, it will not work. In contrast if your tigo optimizer stops working, and there is no replacement available, you simply remove it from the panel and reconnect the panel to the string. It wont be optimized but the panel will continue working. Does that make sense? Also with solaredge YOU HAVE TO USE OPTIMIZERS. And for example on a ground mount system if they are not needed, you still have to put them if you're using solaredge. Hope this helps!

Hoymiles also has a Hybrid family of inverters. I'm installing one right now. At the end of the month, they will have a 10.2kWh LFP battery that is paired with their inverter for UL approval, and to meet CEC 2020, and NEC 2023 requirements! Now, the MSRP for a 7.6kW Hybrid + 10.2kWh LFP battery + $5000 for installation will save customers about $2000 compared to Enphase or SolarEdge.

hi ya have you done any testing on high voltage battery, like BYD coupled with Fronius gen 24 or sungrow inverters

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Hi yes! Just not on youtube yet. I have used their high voltage series for some Fronius and SMA Storage systems. I have had no issues. Definitely want to do more testing on youtube. BYD is definitely a SOLID pick.

Honestly this is just the US market. The world outside the US looks very different. Only SolarEdge is relevant but still too costly and the same with Tesla. Outside of the US Pylon, Dyness, BYD dominate.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree. We have like a different world here... But often we think that the rest of the world is same as us... where in reality it is so different! I am Polish and grew up in Poland up until 2015.

I have to believe the DIY route with a friend who can help build the batteries and install stuff is going to be WAY WAY cheaper and easier to upgrade, plus with the new EVE and REPT batteries just hitting the market now, 320AH (330+ tested) at about $125 per cell, you can build some truly large LFP based batteries + EG4 or Victron charger/inverters for I would bet 1/3 to 1/4 the overall cost if you scale out to about 30Kw to 50Kw of storage. I have the EG4 3K + a 3.7Kw battery (DIY) for $1700. Granted I am not attaching it to whole house, but that wouldn't be too hard to do and with the latest EG4 and Victron stuff, you can add AC, solar and generator options for inputs with fast switch overs, plus additional batteries pretty fast. I know this video is more about the "all in one home battery connected to grid/solar/whole house" which is part of the higher cost of the initial setup, but the pricing to me is absurd how much they charge given the 1/3 to 1/4 the price it would cost to do it yourself.

@daveyd0071

6 ай бұрын

Affirmative Captain, DIY is the cheapest, best way to go.

From what I recall, the maximum LRA for Franklyn is 106A, which indicates that you can easily power up most hvac without requiring 2 aPower.

@solartimeusa

3 ай бұрын

Yes and no, really will depend on the HVAC unit, some will need a 3 times the power surge just to start up. I have had a few clients who's battery system fail to start it and it needed a reset. I say, its great, its just important to test power surge of the unit prior to know if soft starter is needed. M

Any reviews for Canadian Solar's EP Cube? Their Hybrid inverter and battery system looks amazing...but not alot of reviews yet....

@solartimeusa

7 ай бұрын

I WANT TO TEST IT SOO BAD! It looks great and seems great. I am talking to them next week, hopefully I can get my hands on it soon so we can test it.

I’m wondering if you recommend use solar panels without batteries if I have a diesel electric generator at home or you recommend the batteries and keep the generator???

@solartimeusa

5 ай бұрын

Depends if you have a good buyback, if so I would NOT spend any money on batteries. You are protected from outages with your generator already :) Now depending on where you are and what buyback you have you might start seeing a return. I just posted a video with a calculation to see if batteries make sense: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iaZkr9B6h7XSj6g.html Maybe that will help you make a final decision :)

Best channel on KZread ❤

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

That means the world to me

I've installed over 250kWhr of batteries for about 20 or so clients. Most of it was LG Chem RESU10H Prime. The rest was Simplifi48V 3.8kWhr units for off grids. Moving forward I'm going to be installing a lot of Tesla for on grid and large capacity single units for off grid clients.

@solartimeusa

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I have heard some horror stories about LG chem, but which one would be your favorite, and least problematic? Franklin and Tesla are surely the type you set and forget it.

@PowerSysPsyOps

4 ай бұрын

I only installed a few LG RESUGen2 batteries but had no problems with those. Never had any problems with the LG RESU Prime Batteries. What I really liked about the system was the DC coupled arrangement and 200% DC oversizing with SolarEdge Hub Inverters. It create the ability to charge off of "clipped" power and use the energy to maximize self consumption at night. But, I just finished my training for the Powerwall3 and because it offers much of the same functionality I'll be switching over for price point, simplicity of install and aesthetics.@@solartimeusa

Hey Martyna! Are you able to export those batteries to The Netherlands or Poland for me?

I have a couple of Powerwall2 on order. Is there a way to do an 'addon' for more battery, even with an additional hybrid inverter to effectively add onto the system? Just curious.

@solartimeusa

5 ай бұрын

What kind of inverter do you currently have? Maybe I can look deeper.

@servant74

5 ай бұрын

We have 2 powerwalls on order and should be installed in Feb . We don't have an inverter yet, but we are installing a solar fence, and will have micro inverters. Our contractor has been working with us for about 10 months and will be connecting everything. 20 bifacial panels are on our fence so not the best conditions or orientation but what we can do. Was going to be enphase, now some other brand I do not remember.

@servant74

5 ай бұрын

I just uploaded a short about it

How do you feel about Eco flow now that they are coming out with the new battery system for whole house backup -- Eco Flow DELTA Pro Ultra

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

I am a bit sceptical to be honest with you. They make awesome portable products, and those I really like. They are rather new, I believe they started in 2017. So naturally I am sceptical. Solar industry is definitely going through a down time in the " Solar-coaster", it will be a rougher time for all installers but also rough for manufacturers since the demand is lower. I am very curious to see how they work through that storm. Personally I would not put in in my home at least for another 2 years, specifically due to the economy state now.

@larryatkins4512

8 ай бұрын

Yes , however the new system is a stack battery system so looks like they are getting into more than portable products now. hope you get time to watch the news on it and give your option . Thanks for taking the time to answer in this reply @@solartimeusa

@bobedsall5625

Ай бұрын

Agreed... The omission to even mention EcoFlow's DPU, intentional or otherwise should be called out. I don't own it (yet) but the reviews indicate it is a well thought out and engineered design. One inverter supports up to 5 batteries (6kw x 5 = 30kw) per, with the ability to expand the inverters up to three is the bomb! One can start small and add modules as money and/or needs increase. A move possibly in your future? Easy to deinstall and is transportable... Take 'em with you!

Holding off for that powerwall 3 LFP!

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

There you go!!! :)

From up north in colder climates, LFP more cold/freeze resistant, aren't they? If one needs a battery heater, doesn't it reduce overall efficiency of the system?

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Yes, LFP are better options for colder climates. NMC does not operate well ( if at all) below freezing. But most new batteries will have heaters built in, it does usually reduce efficiency a little bit. Powerwall does have a heater built in, since it is an NMC chemistry.

What about the Generac Powerwall, I hear they are really good backup batteries and systems.

My plan is to go with eg4 and their PowerPro Battery (x2), and either their 18k or perhaps the 6000xp if I take it fully off-grid. Still undecided exactly which way I'll go.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

I like that idea. That is very powerful, yet very affordable way to go. HAve you considered Sol-Ark? Just as a way to have a bit less risk if one goes out of business? Just some thoughts.

@robertwan8561

8 ай бұрын

The amount of current needed to charge a battery bank that size is too much for the 6000xp. It would likely take a week or more of solar output to charge it. You could get the smaller inverter to charge just 1 powerpro. 100 amps charge rate at 48 volts is 4.8 kilowatts so really need a 5kw or higher system to produce the 100amps for charging. That is where the 6000xp shines.

Keep It Simple Sapient.

What would be interesting is how each battery system optimizes its value. Charging from solar and selling to the grid at peak prices. Otherwise it will never be economically viable at least in Texas.

I have 3 - eg4 48 volt batteries, with a growatt 6000 watt inverter powered by 4350 watts of solar on my motorhome. works good, I boondocked for 27 days up in the mountains of Arizona. I'm also installing solar on my property in Florida, but that's not complete yet. I love solar power.

@solartimeusa

7 ай бұрын

I am so so glad! I like those EG4 batteries, super affordable price! Growatt is a very well-known world inverter manufacturer so also great there! :) Thanks for sharing and leading a comment, I really appreciate that.

Funny, I got quotes for both powerwall and Franklin this week. Franklin was $17k installed, Powerwall was $22k

@solartimeusa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The company might be able to offer better pricing on Franklin if they buy more of it. Maybe they also prefer Franklin, so they priced the powerwall higher to help you decide. I personally reallly really like Franklin! I think tesla is Tesla because of the brand name, but there is nothing special about it.

What about the new EG4 Powerpro Wallmount Lithium battery, combined with an EG4 18K inverter? This is just like the SolArk in many ways, as it is DC coupled. It it is a newer prodct, and it is more affordable. The EG4 products have recent UL certification and they are coming out with a new 6K inverter that can power a panel down stream from your main grid connection and work even when the grid goes down.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

I do LIKE EG4 batteries, and I motioned them in the video. I am not yet convinced about EG Inverter. That does not mean its not any good. I have heard many good things. I just have to get to know the manufacturer more to trust the brand if that makes sense... :) I do see a ton about the EG hybrid that is all positive, so hopefully soon I will test it as well!

@leftlink

7 ай бұрын

@@solartimeusa I ordered the EG4 6000XP for my house. Off grid inverter, rave reviews. We will see!

Is Victron not common in the US? Running their inverter chargers with pylontech, setup comes in at 2/3 the cost per kWH with 50A peak

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Hi, somewhat, majority of it I would say is used in the DIY space, but not by solar installers. I think it is a really good product though. Good brand, and good quality.

@TheSuperSpooky

3 ай бұрын

Pylontech has poor quality though. The cycles are 3000 at best and max continuous C rate is about 0,2.

Curious how you seem to not have noticed sungoldpower /Powmr hybrid products.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Hey Troy, those products have been more popular in the DIY space of solar, rather than the residential grid tied systems. Not a whole lot of installers actually offer them. I hope I will be able to test them myself soon and see how they compare to the more mainstream options. :)

@Troyvidihoo

8 ай бұрын

@solartimeusa Yes , I guess thats why I am interested in how they compare, even though they are DIY they do offer grid tied and hybrid systems as well. Likely more DIYers are looking to watch your videos than contractor installer buyers, most of which dont have interest in understanding all this and are just trusting the contractor, seemingly so much so many are paying $20K more for the privilege. To me it makes zero sense to me to invest huge money in a system and still be powerless when the grid goes down. Hybrid is the way to go that leaves all options open without hardware changes. This way even without investing batteries I can still have power in the day when the grid is down. Much more beneficial than a direct grid tied system, especially when hybrid cost the same if not less, and like you pointed out in another video, your most likely to fail components are not up on your roof where you cant easily tend to them. I appreciate your videos Ms Martyna and will be looking for they day you can include them! :) You inspired me to get a couple optimizers to experiment with myself!

why does battery installation cost $5000? That seems excessive. I appreciate that electricians and any working person deserves to be paid a living wage. How long does a typical battery install take?

@solartimeusa

6 ай бұрын

Its not just the labor unfortunately. Its a lot of expensive wiring that usually costs around $1,500-$2,500 in just electrical parts to connect all those units together, then a labor cost + some profit for a company, but on batteries those margins are minimal. I hope that explains it?

What about Automatic transfer switches

I'm likely to go with Tesla mostly because they are such a known brand and their whole existence is based on the quality of the batteries they use. Also, I drive a Tesla and it might be nice to have everything on one app and communicating with each other.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Great point! How do you like the Tesla car??? I was obsessed with them for years 😂 I don’t like their solar customer service but I do think they have a really good product for sure!!!

@SoCalVipers

8 ай бұрын

@@solartimeusa A Tesla or any EV isn't for everyone, but I love that I never go to the gas station, it's powered by the sun, has 1000HP, and can drive itself on the freeway. I've had a Tesla since 2016. I'm typically not brand loyal, but I just Love Teslas enough that I can't imagine having a different car as my daily driver any time soon. Most importantly, it's the Tesla Super Charger network that make road trips really easy. But you are right, Tesla customer service is not very good. I won't hire them to do my solar. Thankfully, people like you can install it :) I love your videos BTW. I plan to make my new house fully self sustaining with the right Solar/battery combination. In CA, the electric bills are insane! Solar is a must here if you can afford the initial investment and don't plan to move any tome soon.

@darkenergy5686

8 ай бұрын

​@@SoCalVipersWe are still driving our 2016 Model S 70 and 2016 Nissan Leaf. Both are great cars when used for the purpose they were intended. The Model S is great for road trips and the Leaf is wonderful for driving around town. I haven't been to a gas station in years!

@SoCalVipers

8 ай бұрын

@@darkenergy5686 My wife has a Chevy Volt. It gets 50 miles on battery. She only gets gas once a year. I don't miss weekly trips to the gas station at all!

@TroySavary

7 ай бұрын

Tesla uses Panasonic batteries. They are not the battery inventors that Tesla fans think they are.

Eg4 48V is about one third the cost compared to Tesla power wall for the price of 10Kwh powerwall you can get 30Kwh with those.

@solartimeusa

5 ай бұрын

Very very fair point, and I do mention those when I talk about a hybrid inverter actually! :)

I have Solgevity Power , best investment ever Has reduced my electricity bill dramatically

What are your thoughts on generac?

@alberthartl8885

3 ай бұрын

Slight edge to Kohler. Better control features. If including generator with batteries, the Enphase system is off the shelf seamless.

My 15.2KW 39.6KWH EP Cube will be here in 10 hours.

@solartimeusa

Ай бұрын

YAAAY! I am super excited about the EP Cube product as well!

What’s your take on Bluetti EP900 + B500 storage system? kzread.info/dash/bejne/hq6XsZRthNbbdps.htmlsi=8rf8q6Ai6-hyGpNh

@solartimeusa

3 ай бұрын

I like the portable ones. I have not tested the grid tied ones, so I cannot speak for those yet. I would be a bit more trusting of more grid tied battery products by major brands that have been making inverters for grid tied systems if you want to integrate it into your home. does that make sense?

Since I have a 20kW electric furnace, I need all the power I can get. I suppose I need that 200kWhr system you mentioned.

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Oh no haha... You know you can start small and just add as you go! 200kWh would be pretty expensive to get started. : O

@isovideo7497

7 ай бұрын

EG-4 48V 100Ah LFP server rack batteries (5120 Wh each) are selling for around $1400-$1500 each at Signature Solar, so cost per KWh is around $280, a good deal in my opinion. Your 200KWh system battery cost would be around $56,000, a lot of money, and you would probably need maybe three EG-4 18K hybrid (12KW AC output each) inverters, running in parallel for 36KW of 240VAC power ($5,500 each x 3 = $16,500), and the full 18K of solar per unit, or 54KW of solar panels (around $30,000), which could charge your batteries fully in about 4 hours of full sun. This would be a big system (that may not fit on your roof) - costing $103K so far, plus wiring solar mounts, trenching, etc, could be done for $130,000 in total DIY. An installer might up the total cost to $200,000.

On paper, the Franklin is terrific and MAY be my choice. My concern is the paper. Specifically, will they be in existence years into the future? Sungevity installed our solar system, declared bankruptcy, reorganized and eliminated all their previously obligations. A 12 year warranty means nothing if the company doesn't exist. The Grid and energy management is ever evolving and software needs constant updating to harness the changes. Franklin app is cloud based, what happens if the company goes belly-up?

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

That is a HUGE and FAIR point. That is what worries me the most too, and I'm unsure if you saw my String VS Mirco inverter video. The warranty means nothing if the company is not there, hence the system that is easiest ( least complicated, and least cloud-dependent) would be my choice. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zn-T05mhd6mypdI.html I have a very unpopular opinion.... :D I would say that having an AC-coupled battery in this case that is not from the same manufacturer as your solar inverter is not as bad as deciding on a hybrid from a new company that hasn't lived long enough. If you do go that route ( which is kinda what solark is or EG4 Hybrid) then if the company goes belly up, you're screwed all the way :D What would you decide on?

@kensalome483

8 ай бұрын

@@solartimeusa Your string vs micro inverter perspective is spot one. (String inverters by a long shot.) I failed to mentioned that Sungevity did not map our panels/optimizers, so we have a major problem if/when they start to fail. There are so many things to consider when choosing a battery manufacturer, features, software, company longevity, compatibility with grid (virtual power plant), future proofing, etc. On first blush, Tesla seems the save bet - installation base, market dominance, software updates, financial strength, etc. They also are the 800 pound gorilla in the room and could easily decide to drop the business and swat customers like annoying insects. They just resumed selling batteries without solar panels again this year. Keep up with the honest and open presentations. Very much appreciated.

Pls include Blueetti in your review. Thks

@solartimeusa

4 ай бұрын

Soon enough! I promise :)

And this highlights the problem with proprietary battery systems. It's impossible to expand a Tesla Powerwall 2 system using a Powerwall 3 system and then Tesla can just stop selling Powerwall 2 units. I much prefer a system built with components like 12V 120Ah batteries. You can add, remove, and replace components as needed. Much more viable long-term.

@WindWhizzer

4 ай бұрын

I think Tesla customers may feel deceived, and I hope Tesla continues to manufacture the Powerwall 2 for at least the next five years. If they don't, it will only demonstrate their lack of integrity. 🥲🥲🥲

Can you update this with the Tesla 3 please

@solartimeusa

3 ай бұрын

Just posted an Powerwall 3 Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qo2XpMmvZMbFpaQ.html Let me know what you think!

@solartimeusa

3 ай бұрын

Just posted an Powerwall 3 Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qo2XpMmvZMbFpaQ.html Let me know what you think!

BYD Premium BatteryBox is the very best from capacity / price / reliability point of view. I guess it is not available yet in USA that's why you did not mention it.

@solartimeusa

7 ай бұрын

We actually have used BYD in the past few years and I am a huge fan. The problem with showcasing it her however is the fact that we have to pair it with a hybrid inverter. I am impatiently awaiting SMA Hybdrid which will be a great pair with BYDs, but its not available just yet in the US market.

@t-lm

7 ай бұрын

@@solartimeusa For those who already have any kind of solar inverter, SolarEdge, Enphase, SMA, etc they can AC couple BYD LVL 15.2 (48V) battery with Victron Multiplus or Quattro. Yes, BYD does not have built in inverter like Tesla Powerwall or Sonnen but they work with Victron which is a top brand in this domain too. This is really the best setup for full home backup. Be careful with hybrid inverters, most are not capable for full home backup or permanent offgrid mode.

Powerwall 3 vs sunvault

Note to self ………use 120 v hospital grade capacitors for “ START UP” current

Are you aware of any 'off the shelf' batteries that will work with solar and wind turbines?

Powerwall 2 is a unicorn… no fires so far

@solartimeusa

Ай бұрын

I am super happy with how little issues we have had with it as an installer. Seriously. :)

Invertor huawei? Battery huawei, byd ?

@solartimeusa

8 ай бұрын

Hey! BYD Yes! I really like their HV batteries. I am not too familiar as an installer with HUAWEI yet. I can see they are making rather big statement now, and taking market share from enphase, so I definitely want to test them. But until I do, it would not be fair to state my opinion just yet. I hope that makes sense.

@Radu-11-11

8 ай бұрын

@@solartimeusa for Europe inverter huawei is top 1 with battery ( Roumaine)

Why is the battery plus installation so high. Seems like you could buy a used 2013 Tesla Model S and reverse charge your batteries to power your home.

@WindWhizzer

4 ай бұрын

genius

Powerwall 3?

@Nikky-io6yv

3 ай бұрын

Likely very expensive and an unnecessarily large battery for most needs during an outage. We'll see. Check out Bronco Power Boost.

@rudycastillo4150

3 ай бұрын

@@Nikky-io6yv I got 3 for 26k

Bronco Power Boost. No solar needed. Less than half the investment. K.I.S.S. is right.

Tesla did not start the home battery craze. People were doing battery backup for solar before Tesla existed.

@solartimeusa

7 ай бұрын

Sure thing, I just feel like Tesla marketed the crap out of it :D So now when you talk to homeowners all the want is powerwall.. :D Just my personal opinion.

@TroySavary

7 ай бұрын

@@solartimeusa Generac is getting into batteries. They have a far larger presence in home energy than Tesla. With their huge list of installation partners, they could easily dwarf Tesla. Think how many houses already have Generac propane generators.

@Tcrim354

7 ай бұрын

Tesla made the home battery sexy

@TroySavary

7 ай бұрын

@@Tcrim354 Never cared about battery sex appeal. What kind of metrosexual beta does?

Great video your so cute

@solartimeusa

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! :)

5 grand to install a battery? Cray-cray...

@solartimeusa

6 ай бұрын

Not just the labor cost, besides the battery + transfer switch there has to be added wiring as well as critical load panels, wire management, conduit, et cetera. So overall profit from a battery job is probably closer to 1-2k, which is not very high considering a 10 year warranty. Hope that cleared it up.

I don’t know why anyone would want a battery subject to thermal runaway. LFP though heavier has tremendous life cycles and superior safety. Lithium Titanate should eventually supplant LFP.

@solartimeusa

3 ай бұрын

yup....!

Have I mentioned how cute you are when you say "specifications"??

@walkerdarin2003

8 ай бұрын

Nice creeper 👀 👍

Can i have a job

WOW just Big corporations talker. Only recommend the super high price batteries. Plenty of batteries that you can get that are half the cost of Tesla and perform just as good. You think you are on Tesla payroll

@solartimeusa

2 ай бұрын

Hey! I am not on their payroll, I am only speaking from experience. A lot of cheaper batteries will need a different inverter and charge controller set up. The ones I talk about are easy for consumer grid tied battery systems. Maybe you can share more affordable options so I can look into them. Side note: I cannot stand Elon :D