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Well, I agree with part of this. Mostly what you’re asking for is filed under “Regulation”, and I’m not a fan. Regulation nearly 100% of the time increase cost and causes delays. If you have to follow a set spec, then you can’t look & work outside the box. This is how a lot of startup companies...

In looking at several manufactures, both in the USA & Europe, they seem to want to sell you or include a device with vehicle for V2L. Most of the USA based vehicles do this by providing outlets in & on vehicle. The European way seems to be supply or sell a device that plugs into charging port to...

I’m not sure here, we’re talking about V2L, V2H, and V2G. These are all different, and I don’t claim to know everything about them. My understanding is V2L is a lower output and uses the onboard charger for battery. The V2H is for higher power loads and uses the DC pins on CCS1 to export power...

The system from Ford & Chevy both have inverter external. How would you DCFC from the CCS1 connector if there was an inverter between that connection and the battery. The confusing part is yet to come. In the next couple years as everyone starts building EV’s with NACS connector. That setup uses...

I think what you see the most benefit from is the devices made by third parties. Enphase is going to launch a bi-directional charger, that is AC coupled. This will work with most EV’s and integrate to their system for Solar. I think the price will be around what Ford sold the HIS system for...

You didn’t just suggest that manufacturers would build around an idea that once you buy their version, you would be included to buy more items of theirs that work with that equipment? Hahaha, that was the idea they started with, before the EV. Look at battery operated hand tools and equipment...

On the industrial side, it’s worse for EV’s. In the USA, we use 480 & 600 volts, Canada uses 370 & 575. thinking of 400 & 800 volt batteries, which is a better starting voltage to charge these batteries from………anybody’s guess.

As I understand it right now, ford has a standard used on the lightning and I think in future on larger battery MME. Chevy has their own standard used on the Silverado, Hummer, and plans for other vehicles with larger batteries.

My apologie, you are correct about not using 50hz, showing my age I guess. Ontario power was first connected to Niagara Falls @ 25hz and this was used in large by steel mills and the railroad. Large traction motors that were actually dc could run on 25hz AC power because frequency was so slow...

As far as no standards for V2H, this is incorrect. NEC is governing a good portion of the install here in USA. UL also has a few words to say about it. In Canada, the UL version is called CSA I believe. Mostly UL interchanges with CSA, but there are couple differences that have to be watched...

I agree with you, needs to be managed. If you look at it a different light……….The governments are mostly staying out of it……for now ( this is the regulation side of it). The idea is the same they have done with many other products over decades of time. Let the manufacturers and customers fight...

I see, smart way to set this up without costing you much more money for install. Couple of ideas here: could talk with installer to see if the powerwall/ gateway has a generator input? Then you could wire the 240VAC bed outlet to a receptacle that connects with generator input. Enphase can have...

I’m not in the industry and don’t follow the code and updates daily. V2H is mostly done and several companies are allowing this to happen. I think it gets much more complicated if Solar and or batteries are involved. Several states, likely pushed by utility companies, aren’t allowing V2H yet. i...

Ok, very good information shared. The reason that I ask is during this time of upgrade, there are a couple ways to accomplish your setup. The most important part is, they installed an automatic transfer switch with the power walls, required by code to isolate your micro grid from utility grid...

I have a question? When you added Solar and upgraded the panel, did you add batteries at that time or is it just strictly Solar setup?

I agree this is convenient, but not the best. Direct to main panel requires the monitoring of load so the over current device isn’t exceeded and tripped. This isn’t too bad if truck is in garage and garage is attached to house. The setup I have runs the furnace, AC, and power vent hot water...

The panel is square D panel and the breakers were relocated from main (also Square D )panel. The drum switch is UL listed and rated 380VAC 63Amps, so good fit for 240VAC 30Amps from lightning. As for being approved for home use. Many local inspectors are not approving the generator lockout...

there is a way that is even cheaper. Just use a “ship to shore“ power switch. It’s a rotary drum switch with 4 poles, the mariners figured out the neutral problem long time ago. Take the circuits you want to backup and move to a small panel. Then install generator inlet flange in side of panel...

The interface standard was pushed back to first half of 2025. I read an article the other day the only setup in the country is being done with 3-4 lightning owners. I don’t remember where exactly, but back east. The test was being done by utility company for their benefit. Several companies are...

I’m not sure about this, but I think Ford may have started sending updates that don’t show on our screens. I have been checking LVB percent only once each morning over the last couple months. Some mornings ( most mornings ) it’s only down 10-15 %, about once a week or so, it’s way down. Once it...