How to add wind with enphase system

gtxkid
gtxkid Solar Expert Posts: 34 ✭✭
in Advanced Solar Electric Technical Forum #1
What would be a good way to add a small wind generator with an enphase system.
Would like to do it the same way i did enphase install.
Is there anything out there i can use.
Was nice to wire up to a 220 amp breaker, simple and easy for me to do.
I have pole already installed.
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,641 admin
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    Re: How to add wind with enphase system

    You need to figure out how to get electricity from the Wind Turbine to your house mains (should be legally).

    Your options:
    • Get a Skystream with integrated Grid Tied Inverter
    • Get a GT inverter designed for wind
      • Windy Boy (SMA)
      • SWEA (makes un UL/NRTL Listed Wind GT inverters)
    • Get a Hybrid Inverter
      • Schneider XW Hybrid System
      • You charge a 24 or 48 volt battery bank
      • A 4-6kW Hybrid GT / Off Grid capable inverter takes the power from the battery and ships it to your utility lines
    There may be other ways to do it... The Skystream and SWEA are probably not good ideas (reliability, safety). Windy Boy will not be cheap. XW Hybrid will cost even more, but will give you backup power when utility mains fail.

    Don't spend any money at all--Until you have figured out the basics and checked references.

    I am not a fan of small wind--I feel there is not much out there that will make you happy.

    My two cents.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • gtxkid
    gtxkid Solar Expert Posts: 34 ✭✭
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    Re: How to add wind with enphase system

    Thanks
    THis give's me something to think about.
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  • SolarLurker
    SolarLurker Solar Expert Posts: 122 ✭✭
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    Re: How to add wind with enphase system

    Tlg is now making a grid tied windmill, I have no first hand experience with the unit, however I have heard good reports about their smaller turbine.
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