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  1. What is the best way to ground a DC solar system with no way to ground in the area but run a wire 600ft?

    Asked 05/09/2012

    I have A good one for Someone. I have project thats in middle of a Lake. Walkway is about 600ft off shore. Pure Metal building.

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  2. How to mitigate the inverter noise?

    Asked 05/09/2012

    I have a PVP75kw Inverter that my customer is complaining about the sound it produces.

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  3. How would we use solar to light a river bank?

    Asked 05/05/2012

    In order to use a solar panel for lighting on our river bank, will we need to buy low wattage bulbs ?

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  4. What type of MC cable connectors do I need for ET 245 Watt panels ?

    Asked 04/24/2012

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  5. I want to upgrade my Sunny Boy SWR 2500U inverter to include data transmission. Can you supply the part I need?

    Asked 04/24/2012

    I'd like to upgrade my Sunny Boy SWR 2500U inverter to include data transmission.  T he user manual says:  "The Sunny Boy is p

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  6. How to design my system with 20 SharpND-224UC9BX panels?

    Asked 04/23/2012

    Hello, I am working on an off grid array, and have twenty, SharpND-224UC9BX panels. I am in northern minnesota.

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  7. Which products do you have for RV usage?

    Asked 04/19/2012

    Looking to install panels on RV.

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  8. I am looking to make a 12v golf cart into a solar powered golf cart. What is the best module & controller to use?

    Asked 04/11/2012

    What is the best module & controller to use for the solar to charge the battery & utilize 120v AC power also?

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  9. I'm looking for a solar panel to fit a 40"x30" marine application

    Asked 04/08/2012

    Kyocera used to make a KC85 (85W) panel, it has been discontinued, any other suggestions?

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  10. Can I use S22 MC4 M215 Microinverters with my SMK Sharp panels?

    Asked 04/05/2012

    Hello all, I'm interested in putting in an array using Sharp ND-240QCJ panels and S22 M215s.

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  11. Need to identify which inverter will be needed for my project. Will be installing 215 watt solar panels with enphase micro inver

    Asked 03/31/2012

    Will be installing 215 watt solar panels on my house with Enphase micro inverters.

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  12. Can I use a canadian solar panel CS6x-290p with a Xantrex xw4024-120/240-60 hybrid inverter?

    Asked 03/30/2012

    Would like to use 2 of these solar panels in conjunction with xantrex xwmppt-60 amp solar charge controller and 2 12vdc 265 a/h batteries

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  13. I would like to run my pool pump directly from solar cells only when the sun is shining.

    Asked 03/29/2012

    Can you tell me what I need to run a 3/4 HP, 230 volt AC pool pump directly from solar cells.

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  14. What do you recomend for RV roof, tilting array, 140 watt panel

    Asked 03/26/2012

    I want to mount 2 Kyocera KD 140 to my RV roof in two locations. I would like to be able to tilt either direction for sun angle.

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  15. What is the procedure for charging a Deka 60 Maintenance Free battery?

    Asked 03/19/2012

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  16. What is the difference between off grid solar panels and on grid solar panels?

    Asked 03/18/2012

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  17. Lot of pollen in Tallahassee area in spring and summer. What is the best way to clean my solar panels?

    Asked 03/15/2012

    Tallahassee in Florida at degree lattitude. Roof at 30 degree tilt. At roof edge 8 feet above ground.

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  18. Is it normal for a solar DC brushless pump to show continuity between its 3 cables when disconnected from the controller?

    Asked 03/13/2012

    I may well be needing a new solar direct pump but I don't know just yet, that's where you come in.

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  19. Does IronRidge have a mid and end clamp available to support panels that are 1.5" thick like the REC 240 PE?

    Asked 03/08/2012

    It appears that IronRidge doens't make a mid-clamp or end-clamp compatible with modules that are 1.5" thick.

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  20. Could you help with sizing these batteries?

    Asked 03/07/2012

    I am upgrading p/s's for secv  and the existing batteries are deka dominators. A1 date what is the batt.

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  21. Which manufacturers warrant panels for marine applications?

    Asked 03/07/2012

    Sanyo HIT panels could be an attractive solution on my sailboat,  however Sanyo excludes installations  in marine environments from thei

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  22. Need to know about "from where" your Panel Warranty is from and which Insurance Company?

    Asked 02/29/2012

    I am a contractor in Texas and need to know about "from where" your Panel Warranty is from and which Insurance Company?

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  23. Sharp solar panel and a Morningstar controller?

    Asked 02/28/2012

    I have a Sharp NT-175UC1 solar panel...Open circuit voltage=44.4V Short-circuit voltage=5.40A Rated voltage=35.4V I've been lookin

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  24. Where would I find the question I just asked and or the answer?

    Asked 02/28/2012

     Could I use any of the solar batteries for a 12volt trolling motors? 40&30 lbs thrust

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  25. I need specification for lightning arrestor to use for a 10kw pv project

    Asked 02/21/2012

    Hi we are going to install 10kw pv plant. I  need the specification  for lightning arrestor to use for the 10kw pv project.

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