01-23-2010, 02:47 PM
I got the following from Helco the other day regarding solar:
"The number of PV installations is having a noticeable effect on our island grind...On a system-wide level, the characteristics of PV inverters are affecting system frequency and reliability. In order to further evaluate and increase the number of PV systems that can be installed onto our island grid, we require the following prior to the installation of any new PV system (of any size): Contact Helco engineering before purchasing your PV system...."
I have not heard of any small home sized grid tie systems being rejected, but I have heard of some larger systems not being allowed. I read this to mean that without upgrading the grid there is no way to get Helco off oil.
Jerry
"The number of PV installations is having a noticeable effect on our island grind...On a system-wide level, the characteristics of PV inverters are affecting system frequency and reliability. In order to further evaluate and increase the number of PV systems that can be installed onto our island grid, we require the following prior to the installation of any new PV system (of any size): Contact Helco engineering before purchasing your PV system...."
I have not heard of any small home sized grid tie systems being rejected, but I have heard of some larger systems not being allowed. I read this to mean that without upgrading the grid there is no way to get Helco off oil.
Jerry