SolarPro
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The dump load is apparently needed in order to create a stable 50 Hz microgrid. They're testing 50 Hz microinverters, perhaps for the European market, at a US facility. Since the US has a 60 Hz grid, they have created a 50 Hz microgrid for beta test or product development purposes.
That's the way I understand it, anyhow. Other than putting the dump load in a tank of water, I don't have idea how you convert that waste energy to useful work. Interesting question though.
That's the way I understand it, anyhow. Other than putting the dump load in a tank of water, I don't have idea how you convert that waste energy to useful work. Interesting question though.