Introduction
About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
The Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter (GT Inverter) is designed to convert solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) power into
Installing the GT Inverter consists of mounting it to the wall and connecting the DC input to a PV array and the AC output to the utility. See Figure
In order to operate, the GT Inverter must have grid power available and connected. It will not provide backup power if the AC grid fails.
Photovoltaic (PV) Panels—
Photovoltaic(PV)
PV Array
Panels – PV Array
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| Meter |
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AC
Powerrouted to loads
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Grid Tie Solar Inverter | ServicePanel |
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Loads
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