can this show power produced such as from solar grid tied ?
262103
It can show power USED by aplliances hooked to a solar system. It would need to be plugged into the 120 volt source of power FROM the solar system.
559137
Yes! The solar power first goes to meet the home consumption. If there excess power from sun, it goes back to grid. So, if you turnoff all the power consumption in your home, you will see electric meter rotating backwards, giving credit.
366521
Solar power? That's news to me. Mine can be either plugged in to household current or battery powered.
85794
Sorry. This must be used in iff grid system.We can offer on grid system, but we are not sure a diy solar system can sell electric power to government also? And its economic?
1557672
Sure, but it will only measure the AC side of things. If you want to measure the entire RV, you'll need to attach it to the main feed wires going into the distribution panel where it will see power from any source (generator, shore, inverter). To measure power going to/from your battery bank, use meters designed for DC (with an appropriately sized shunt) and place them for either incoming (charger, solar panels, etc.) or outgoing (to the inverter or the DC breakout panel) power. For simple DC voltage measurement in my RV, I use one of these http://www.amazon.com/VoltMinder-Digital-Volt-Meter-Batteries/dp/B001IQ1XW4
1942267
This device is specifically designed to be used to tie solar cells into the grid(your power system) with the minimum of issues.You plug your solar inverter into any outlet of your home and up to two of the 136 watt flexible solar cells on the DC side of the unit ...vowla you have an inexpensive very automated solar system that is easy to add wattage to. I have not had time to install mine yet. Good luck!
420931
No, but it will tell you at the bottom where to connect the solar and the battery. I haven't use the load yet. The color from this panel will also tell you where the positive (+) and the negative (-) are. Make sure the connector to your battery is in the correct place. You will know it if you placed the connections wrong, because the light on the panel will dim. If you placed it correctly, then the charging light is brightly lit. If you battery is already fully charged, the high voltage light will lit up. Mine goes on and off alternating with the charging light indicator. Correct me if I'm wrong, I assume it's doing the float mode. No, but it will tell you at the bottom where to connect the solar and the battery. I haven't use the load yet. The color from this panel will also tell you where the positive (+) and the negative (-) are. Make sure the connector to your battery is in the correct place. You will know it if you placed the connections wrong, because the light on the panel will dim. If you placed it correctly, then the charging light is brightly lit. If you battery is already fully charged, the high voltage light will lit up. Mine goes on and off alternating with the charging light indicator. Correct me if I'm... » Read More No, but it will tell you at the bottom where to connect the solar and the battery. I haven't use the load yet. The color from this panel will also tell you where the positive (+) and the negative (-) are. Make sure the connector to your battery is in the correct place. You will know it if you placed the connections wrong, because the light on the panel will dim. If you placed it correctly, then the charging light is brightly lit. If you battery is already fully charged, the high voltage light will lit up. Mine goes on and off alternating with the charging light indicator. Correct me if I'm wrong, I assume it's doing the float mode. « Show Less
2028272
Yes but not with what comes in the box. You would need to get a grid tie in converter.
1821661
I actually have exactly what you are referring to, however, you can't monitor net meetering as its coming from the meter. What you are actually measuring is the consumption. If you wish to know the net simply subtract what solar has generated from the recording that you get from Aeon Labs. There is a problem with this unit though that you should be aware. Aeon has a bug, perhaps with Vera light only. I can not look at logs and/or generate reports of historical data. MY understanding is that Aeon Labs are working on that.
1592256
No it doesn't. I would suggest either a seperate meter or the system I use which is called TED. TED monitors the entire electrical usage for your home.
1317028
Yes, the light sensor is on the solar panel, you have lots of wire between actual light and panel
1532431
Yes if used to charge a battery and then power is drawn from the battery for the lights.
1403143
Yes, not only does it show amps, it also shows volts, watts, kilowatt hours, and total hours operated.
1140717
Yes . . . otherwise it will be sourcing power from your PC, and it is designed to you it's own power source.
1654384
I believe that the answer is yes from what I read in the manual. I am using it for solar only at the moment, but I might add wind when I have time for another project.
1235445
Not with only this one panel. This is (roughly) 12 volts x 10 amps = 120 wattsLook at your electric bill to see the overall kilowatts you consume. Also you must consider peaks, not just the overall usage. In California, solar installation companies and some power companies will help you figure out how much you need.
1963179
Yes sir. You can Google different sites to find a watt calculator step one. When you figure out how many watts you need to run the equipment you want to run you can figure out how many watts of solar panels you need. You can also find site's that will help you with your battery bank as well. If you decide to go off grid? Grid tied is another story and I can't help with that. When you put that all together you'll know what type of inverter you'll need to supply your house, cabin, RV etc. If you do your homework you'll find that solar is a very good choice.. Good luck. Do your HOME WORK first!!