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System Components

Solar Panels

MAXPOWER CS6U-315
https://www.canadiansolar.com/solar-panels/maxpower.html
Manufacturer: Canadian Solar
Cell Arrangement: 72 (6×12)
Cell Type: Poly-crystalline

The MaxPower panels contain 72 solar cells, have high system energy yield at low irradiance, and are suitable for harsh environments. The cells convert sunlight into electrical energy.

View full data sheet here.

Invertor

Fronius Primo 8.2-1
https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa/photovoltaics/products/all-products/inverters/fronius-primo/fronius-primo-8-2-1-208-240

An inverter converts electricity generated by solar panels, direct current (DC), into alternating current (AC), electricity that can power your lights and appliances.

View full data sheet here.

Monitoring System

LGate 120
https://www.locusenergy.com/solutions/residential

ANSI C12.20 power meter

RS-485 and Zigbee inputs

GSM cellular or Ethernet connectivity

The LGate 120 is a single-phase electronic watt-hour meter for remote monitoring of solar photovoltaic systems. It features a smart communications module to automatically transmit meter data over cellular or Ethernet networks.

View full data sheet here.

Interconnection

Each array is metered and interconnected to the distribution grid of the member cooperative through the same type of transformer that connects the grid to a house or business. The transformer increases the voltage of the electricity to match the voltage of the grid. The electricity is sold to the cooperative at the same wholesale price as electricity produced or purchase from other sources.

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