Charging hybrid with a solar PV invverter with a 120 output plug

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shirlock1

Discussion Starter · Feb 26, 2017

Hi Folks
I am planning on getting a solar PV system and outfitting it with an inverter that has a port to plug into for 120 out. Thinking that This would allow me to charge in the middle of the day when I am making electricity. So what doeI want to be sure s this 120 out need to be capable of handling. I want to be sure that this system will do what I want it to do. I do not propose a storage wall (of batteries) or such just a way to directly charge my Pacifica without the issues of net metering and such. This would be a straight drop from the PV system. Any comments or information would be helpful.
Jim

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Tsnor

· #2 · Feb 26, 2017

shirlock1 said:
Hi Folks
I am planning on getting a solar PV system and outfitting it with an inverter that has a port to plug into for 120 out. Thinking that This would allow me to charge in the middle of the day when I am making electricity. So what doeI want to be sure s this 120 out need to be capable of handling. I want to be sure that this system will do what I want it to do. I do not propose a storage wall (of batteries) or such just a way to directly charge my Pacifica without the issues of net metering and such. This would be a straight drop from the PV system. Any comments or information would be helpful.
Jim

This is *not* what you want to do. This describes an off-grid system that wastes power when there is sun and no car, and cannot supply enough power to charge your car when there is.

Instead you hook your panels to the electric box. The grid takes all the extra power you produce. And when you need to charge, day or night, you pull power from the grid. Google "net metering".

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