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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards(nytimes.com)
10 points by simonpure 14 hours ago | 6 comments
cineticdaffodil 11 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Be aware that these systems remain on when your powerfuse blows as long as there is sunlight. This can be a real nightmare with electrical fires.

state_less 10 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Is that really true? I was under the impression they needed to track the phase of the grid and thus would be able to detect if a fuse is blown or the grid goes down and shut themselves off.

Kirby64 8 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

No, they don’t. Anti-islanding protections are mandatory on these systems. They’re safe if they’re UL 3700 certified.

g8oz 11 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

These systems have seen widespread adoption in a few countries. I wonder if the scenario you describe has actually happened yet. If it was a real concern it would have by now.

eps 12 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Paywalled

frankbreetz 12 hours ago | parent [-]

https://archive.is/oP4ef