Hey all,
I'm trying to figure out potential reasons for the need to upgrade a main service panel when doing a solar array installation. There's various utilities around me that allow/require different forms of interconnection via a line side tap. Some of which are: A separate production/consumption meter in a dual meter socket, changing the lugs out on specific milbank or equivalent brand models to dual lug type, tapping on service entrance conductors in either the meter or the MSP itself with various tap kits. I pretty much automatically suggest an upgrade if its a fused panel. I'm also aware of a few recalled panel models that I suggest upgrades for due to the fact that they're recalled. But, if its a 100 amp or greater main circuit breaker style panel that hasn't been recalled, we're pretty much good to go right? I could potentially see upgrading an 100 amp panel if the customer were purchasing a 15kw A/C system. Though, I can't imagine someone with a 100 amp panel has that much kwh usage that they need to offset. But, you never know I suppose. I've been trying to find situations to add to my repertoire, but have been having trouble. Any ideas? Thanks!
I'm trying to figure out potential reasons for the need to upgrade a main service panel when doing a solar array installation. There's various utilities around me that allow/require different forms of interconnection via a line side tap. Some of which are: A separate production/consumption meter in a dual meter socket, changing the lugs out on specific milbank or equivalent brand models to dual lug type, tapping on service entrance conductors in either the meter or the MSP itself with various tap kits. I pretty much automatically suggest an upgrade if its a fused panel. I'm also aware of a few recalled panel models that I suggest upgrades for due to the fact that they're recalled. But, if its a 100 amp or greater main circuit breaker style panel that hasn't been recalled, we're pretty much good to go right? I could potentially see upgrading an 100 amp panel if the customer were purchasing a 15kw A/C system. Though, I can't imagine someone with a 100 amp panel has that much kwh usage that they need to offset. But, you never know I suppose. I've been trying to find situations to add to my repertoire, but have been having trouble. Any ideas? Thanks!