BajaNomad

Solar question

4x4abc - 10-23-2017 at 06:04 PM

I have a grid tie solar setup (solar production only works in conjunction with a generator or a CFE line)
With analog meters, the meter would run backwards when I produce more than I consume. With the new digital meters that has changed. If I produce more than I consume, the meter registers the production as consumption. So I have to pay even though I not only don't consume from CFE, but put kWh into the system.
With a solar contract from CFE, they would reprogram the digital meter and my production would be credited.

Here is the problem - CFE no longer signs solar contracts. They claim they have enough of their own power.

2 Questions - does anyone have knowledge whether CFE will change the setting for the meters if needed (like in my case)? I am asking because the office personal here does not seem to be too bright.
The alternative would be sort of a timer to turn off some of the solar production at peak hours. Or what else would you propose?

[Edited on 10-24-2017 by 4x4abc]

woody with a view - 10-23-2017 at 07:31 PM

Power wall by Elon Musk.

bajaguy - 10-23-2017 at 08:06 PM

Call Cesar at ElectroSolar in Ensenada and ask him

646 175 8064

Hook - 10-24-2017 at 07:18 AM

A country with all that sunshine, is turning their back on solar.

Mexico. Stuck on Stupid. Time and time again.

rts551 - 10-24-2017 at 07:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Hook  
A country with all that sunshine, is turning their back on solar.

Mexico. Stuck on Stupid. Time and time again.


Not just Mexico. California and Arizona are doing the same thing.

woody with a view - 10-24-2017 at 10:47 AM

Just trying to protect their bloated beuracracies, nothing more nothing less.