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Originally Posted by davidmash
Why do they not use a hybrid? Both salespeople said that their systems do not charge when power is down and every article I have read since says the same thing.
Is there some cost or legal impediment?
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Grid tied system is always like that. They don't want to electrocute the technicians fixing the blackout. Solar panels never invert during blackout and put voltage on the wires. It is a design feature.
Bottom line is it will be very expensive to make a grid tied system to retrofit with battery.