[actionmaxva]

I have read not to get the ford branded EVSE but really want to set up the back up generator option. Are there other options as far as backup generator intergration? What is your experience?

I have 10Kw of solar and plan to integrate the Lightning as a backup battery.

I am in VA

Thanks, Max

 

[Leaf-clarity]

To my understanding bidirectional evse are expensive. Ford's is on the cheaper end.

You can also use the Pro Power Onboard to power your house as a normal generator. You would need a generator switch panel or an interlock on your breaker with a socket linked to your house circuit breaker. Generac at Lowes switches 8 (but I have one, reliance, that only has 6) breakers onto the generator's power. In both situations you don't need to mess with the solar panel's inverter or worry about sending energy back into the grid and maybe harming a power line worker.

Here is a youtube on the generac switch.F-150 powerboost generator

 

[Justjoe]

I have read not to get the ford branded EVSE but really want to set up the back up generator option. Are there other options as far as backup generator intergration? What is your experience?

I have 10Kw of solar and plan to integrate the Lightning as a backup battery.

I am in VA

Thanks, Max

Do a little research before you commit. First off if Sunrun does not do business in VA you are stuck. Let me explain: The Ford Pro Charger is NOT a true bidirectional charger. It only exports DC from the Truck. The Sunrun Integrated Inverter is required to Invert the DC from the Truck to AC for your home. The Integrated Inverter is available in a 10kW size but you cannot buy it unless Sunrun does business in your state and they design and install the whole system. With that said the Sunrun Integrated Inverter has four DC connects for four strings of solar panels. A connect for Truck DC in and out. A connect for Battery DC in and out and a connect for AC in and out. To get started: AEE Express- The online store of AEE Solar, wholesale distributor of solar products and equipment - Sunrun Home Integration System (required to enable Ford Intelligent Backup Power)

 

[KElkhorn]

Do a little research before you commit. First off if Sunrun does not do business in VA you are stuck. Let me explain: The Ford Pro Charger is NOT a true bidirectional charger. It only exports DC from the Truck. The Sunrun Integrated Inverter is required to Invert the DC from the Truck to AC for your home. The Integrated Inverter is available in a 10kW size but you cannot buy it unless Sunrun does business in your state and they design and install the whole system. With that said the Sunrun Integrated Inverter has four DC connects for four strings of solar panels. A connect for Truck DC in and out. A connect for Battery DC in and out and a connect for AC in and out. To get started: AEE Express- The online store of AEE Solar, wholesale distributor of solar products and equipment - Sunrun Home Integration System (required to enable Ford Intelligent Backup Power)

You can buy it if Sunrun isn't in your state, I found a loophole.

You have to go through the sign in process, and they will show you a single product, E4_BDI inverter.
If you click on "cart", it will take you to an empty cart, with a button that says continue shopping.
You will then see the inverter with a button that says view options, this will then give you the option to order the E4, E6, E8, or E10_BDI products for the same price.

The biggest downfall to this is that you may have to change your service, due to the "on-grid" rating of 9600 kW, in many cases you will need a bus rating higher than your service, i.e. 225A "solar ready" meter base for a 200A service, this is where you need to get your electrician involved, as this can significantly change your installed cost.

 

[Justjoe]

You will then see the inverter with a button that says view options, this will then give you the option to order the E4, E6, E8, or E10_BDI products for the same price.

No options available for me.

 

[KElkhorn]

No options available for me.

I just tried again, still works. Did you set up AEE account, etc?

 

[KElkhorn]

 

[KElkhorn]

Maybe try this link?

AEE Express- The online store of AEE Solar, wholesale distributor of solar products and equipment - Sunrun Home Integration System (required to enable Ford Intelligent Backup Power)

<img alt= class=wp-image-4147 height=38 loading=lazy sizes=(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px src=https://www.aeesolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sunrun-Logo-Dark-Blue-1024x206.png srcset=https://www.aeesolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sunrun-Logo-Dark-Blue-1024x206.png 1024w...

www.aeeexpress.com

 

[Justjoe]

Maybe try this link?

AEE Express- The online store of AEE Solar, wholesale distributor of solar products and equipment - Sunrun Home Integration System (required to enable Ford Intelligent Backup Power)

<img alt= class=wp-image-4147 height=38 loading=lazy sizes=(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px src=https://www.aeesolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sunrun-Logo-Dark-Blue-1024x206.png srcset=https://www.aeesolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sunrun-Logo-Dark-Blue-1024x206.png 1024w...

www.aeeexpress.com

Thanks. I have all the paperwork and links but only the 4kW II is available to purchase. I am patient, it will come.