Lydie.cc - Solar Power
Specifications:
  • 24.14kWDC tied to twin 10k SolarEdge inverters
  • 4.8kWDC is DC coupled to the XW systems
  • 91x Solar Modules, average 330w each
  • eGauge Circuit-Level Monitoring System
  • 3x Schneider XW6848 Inverters - AC coupled together for power sharing
  • Grid Former: 1x 20kWh DIY LFP battery + 2x 5kWh DIY LFP batteries = 30kWh
  • Data Center UPS: 1x 5kWh Fortress LFP battery + 1x 10kWh Deye LFP battery = 15kWh
  • Workshop: 1x 40kWh AGM DEKA Unigy II Battery = 40kWh
  • Electric car: 1x 60kWh battery with 12v-48v DC converter for charging house batteries
Total 28.94kWDC PV Capacity + 85kWh stationary storage and they all share.

Ground mount installed 2017, roof mount 2019.  System paid off Oct 2023.

We bank approximately 5MWh each summer, and draw on it in winter via 1:1 net metering in Maryland.  Our home supports the grid!

Additional efficiencies include heat pump water heater, inverter mini-split HVAC, dual-stage central HVAC, and extra blown insulation.

The property, with plenty of solar on pretty much everything.


Solar is lucrative.  Not only do I have $6 electric bills, but SREC and utility payments are free cash money! (as of 02-07-2025)


Hyundai Kona Electric 2023 - 280 mile range


eGauge monitoring system shows power produced and where it's going


SolarEdge monitoring shows panel by panel performance


The Schneider inverters are all connected together to share energy.


We also have solar charged lawn equipment.  The GreenWorks Pro 60v line is amazing!
electric power washer & electric 2-stage snowblower


electric zero-turn mower


40kWh AGM Lead-Acid Battery


5kWh Fortress LFP Battery


20kWh LFP Battery w/Custom BMS


10kWh Deye LFP Battery


As of 2026, the Microgrid LFP stack.  30kWh (Note the size of the 10kWh 2026 batteries on the left (two 5kWh units), and the 20kWh 2014 batteries on the right (four 5kWh units)


The microgrid system's multiple BMS units under load


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