Monthly Archives: September 2013

Test driving the Tesla Model S.

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Kevin Wilcox

Yesterday we took this car for a spin.  Its a Tesla Model S with the 85K+ performance package and all the toys you’d expect in a luxury automobile.  I’m a tough customer too since I’m used to the performance, luxury, … Continue reading →

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Monitoring Array Output with TED

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Kevin Wilcox

Monitoring array output is pretty simple with my TED5000.  Once I extended the computer room circuit up to the attic, I installed a new MTU, clamped the circuit taps around the array hot wires and registered everything using the web interface. … Continue reading →

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Distributed power and the Utilities. Change is in the wind…

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Kevin Wilcox

I ran across this one while randomly surfing yesterday and I must say that its content couldn’t be more timely.  Distributed Solar installations such as the one I’m building have the potential to change the very nature of energy distribution … Continue reading →

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The 1KW system is up and running!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Kevin Wilcox

The array was commissioned without a hitch last Friday.  It was a fairly simple process too.  Essentially, the WE Energies engineer had me switch on the disconnect then he waited for the meter to register energy production.  After five minutes, … Continue reading →

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We passed inspection! Commissioning is set for 9/13.

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Kevin Wilcox

The inspector and my contractor showed up yesterday and the setup breezed through inspection.  Having a parallel PV installation was key here since it split out the existing residential/expense side of my electrical installation from the new commercial/revenue side. As … Continue reading →

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