lime comments on European-style plug-in solar could quickly cut soaring utility bills in Massachusetts

European-style plug-in solar could quickly cut soaring utility bills in Massachusetts (www.bostonglobe.com)

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Small, “balcony solar” units hold particular appeal for renters who cannot install rooftop panels and could take portable units with them should they move.

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[–] lime@feddit.nu 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

in a normal three-phase system, yes. you just slightly imbalance one phase. but in a split-phase system, backfeeding can move the neutral point.

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[–] Theoriginalthon@lemmy.world 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

Just install one on each split phase!

But realistically I'm sure I read you guys have 220v hook ups of certain stuff

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[–] lime@feddit.nu 1 point 3 months ago*

i'm not american, but the way their 220v outlets work is by literally bridging two phases.

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