Weird. When the system is not connected to the grid , the iq7+ microinverters are not reporting/communicating the data of the individual panels to the gateway, but the live total power production is given. Trying to figure a work around for this.
Update:
My thought process is this. When the grid is on, it doesn't need to draw as much power from the system. So, signal integrity of the microinverters remain intact since it communicates over the power line. Take the grid away and the signal integrity degrades. At least that is my current working theory.
So, if I move the gateway as close as possible to the solar array it should resolve the problem if my theory holds true. That means I'll need to modify the current 2 wire 240 volts connection to a 3 wire setup by adding a neutral connection since the gateway needs a neutral to function. Also need to run an ethernet cable from the house to the solar array as well.
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Solar System: All the bugs have been worked out. Only thing left to-do is split the solar array branch in two and then center-feed the power output for better signal integrity and voltage balance. https://www.crypto-city.com/photo/album/19384/solar-debugging/
Powerline Solar Signal Integrity
Energy Production
Graph showing the day's energy production vs the previous day (single line).
Displays the currently active panels.
Solar panels at night with bug zapper underneath. See the full project here: https://www.crypto-city.com/blog/4415/simplified-single-trunk-line-240-volts-ac-coupled-solar-install/
All of the L-frames are erected and secured to post of the prior solar install. See the full ongoing blog: https://www.crypto-city.com/blog/4415/simplified-single-trunk-line-240-volts-ac-coupled-sola... View More
Various stages of solar panel installs
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