Windsor, CA

We recently installed this 14 x 440W panel solar system using Enphase IQ8AC microinverters and a Franklin WH aPower2 battery. This system is designed to minimize customers PG&E electric bills while also providing backup power during outages. This is a customer owned system and the combination of Enphase microinverters on the roof with a Franklin battery makes for a cost effective and robust solution.

The owner has a 50A EV charger that can be load shed during power outages. If an EV is plugged in when the power goes out, the EV circuit can be programmed to stop charging to maximize the Franklin battery life for the home. If the customer needs to charge the EV while the power is still out, the Franklin app can be used to activate the charging circuit.

There is also a 30A input for a portable generator. Franklin enables charging from a portable 240VAC generator. If there is a prolonged power outage during bad weather, the generator can be used to provide power and charge the batteries. This can also be activated via the Franklin app. At night, can once again run on the battery so the generator does not disturb neighbors. If the power remains out and solar becomes available again, solar can resume powering the home and charging the batteries during the day.

If you are interested about learning more for a new solar system or adding a backup battery to an existing solar system, let us know at https://suntegritysolar.com/free-quote/