Charge Station Pro and Home Integration System self-install

[PiMatrix]

Any thoughts on what this entails?

It seems like those instructions are for SunRun installs. Maybe call them and ask how it is done when your own electrician is doing install? Or maybe they want to keep track of all activations.

Do you see anything in the FordPass App about activating the system?

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[VTbuckeye]

I think that the PTO (permission to operate) is in reference to a solar installation. You should not need any utility permission to run the backup system that only runs your home while disconnecting itself for the grid. We just had a solar installation and our PTO came from the utility when they installed their solar meter (would have been nice if they flipped the switch on the solar disconnect so that it start that day when they were done, not when I got home and saw the meter in the socket).

 

[FlasherZ]

I think that the PTO (permission to operate) is in reference to a solar installation. You should not need any utility permission to run the backup system that only runs your home while disconnecting itself for the grid. We just had a solar installation and our PTO came from the utility when they installed their solar meter (would have been nice if they flipped the switch on the solar disconnect so that it start that day when they were done, not when I got home and saw the meter in the socket).

In many cases, interconnection policies require that the PoCo get the opportunity to evaluate any backup power install for safety purposes, even in the case where you're creating a microgrid that is expected to isolate itself.

 

[VTbuckeye]

In many cases, interconnection policies require that the PoCo get the opportunity to evaluate any backup power install for safety purposes, even in the case where you're creating a microgrid that is expected to isolate itself.

Cool, thanks! It does make sense that someone signs off that you are not wired improperly and are going to kill unsuspecting linemen.

 

[Wombat]

Well, I got this far.
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[cvalue13]

Y’all giving me (peen)HIS envy

 

[Maquis]

Thanks. What about just feeding a Sol Ark generator port from the 240V Lightning outlet while I wait for a 10kW version of the HIS?

I don’t know enough about either to comment. Maybe someone else will weigh in.

 

[Wombat]

Do you have Home Intelligent Backup activated in Fordpass?

This image is from the FordPass app.

 

[PiMatrix]

This image is from the FordPass app.

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[cvalue13]

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he meant the image from their prior post

 

[Fryballin]

Ever get the home integration system going?

 

[Wombat]

Ever get the home integration system going?

Not yet, other projects are taking precedence. So it’s to the back burner for the near future.

 

[adoublee]

Thanks. What about just feeding a Sol Ark generator port from the 240V Lightning outlet while I wait for a 10kW version of the HIS?

Looks like the 10kW is live on the AEE site at a no price difference...

 

[PiMatrix]

Nice. We are designing a 24kW Enphase solar system so don't think the higher on-grid models offer any advantage. They all will do the 9.6Kw to home and the FCSP takes care of all the car charging. I just can't deal with Sunrun anymore. I tried over and over... Even now after I've cut any projects with them, lost in UPS dark start battery and it's going on a month they are trying to replace it but back ordered. Just crazy.

 

[adoublee]

Nice. We are designing a 24kW Enphase solar system so don't think the higher on-grid models offer any advantage. They all will do the 9.6Kw to home and the FCSP takes care of all the car charging. I just can't deal with Sunrun anymore. I tried over and over... Even now after I've cut any projects with them, lost in UPS dark start battery and it's going on a month they are trying to replace it but back ordered. Just crazy.

I suppose there could be advantage if you connected stationary storage into a DC port or wanted to use the full truck battery to inject power into the grid if that every becomes opened up and worthwhile in the future. However, probably no real advantage for most who don't use the inverter as a solar inverter.

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