u/Rabiesalad

I'm in the planning stages for a new solar install (no simplified CIA) and the installer keeps pushing me to sigenergy batteries, saying that they're DC-coupled and this is special in some way because it does not count towards my total system capacity the same as an AC-coupled solution.

On the surface this sounds really counter-intuitive to me.

They're trying to tell me that, for example, I wouldn't be allowed to use much cheaper Ecoworthy batteries for this install, because they'd need to be AC-coupled, and this would eat up my total capacity allowance.

Supposedly the argument here is that "AC-coupled" battery capacity counts towards the system capacity as far as the utility is concerned (e.g. batteries that can output 5kW + panels that can output 5kW = 10kW capacity from the utility's perspective) whereas "DC-coupled" battery capacity does not count towards this limit in the same way.

So, I have two obvious questions...

1. Is this differentiation between how the utility considers capacity with AC vs DC coupled batteries a real thing?
2. Is it true that only specific batteries can be DC-coupled?

TIA for any help, it's very much appreciated!!

When Sunshine was integrated with Bazzite directly, I was able to show my logon screen and enter my password to unlock.

Now, Sunshine doesn't start until I log in to the PC (using official bazzite-approved Sunshine install)

Does anyone know if there's a way around this besides auto-logon and disabling the password prompt?

I'm looking to install a non-micro (>12kw) solar system for my home on Cityview Dr N but unfortunately news came back that we were declined for microgeneration (<12kw). I have the option to submit a CIA (Connection Impact Assessment) but I'm wary about spending the $1500+ only to be denied, with no return on my investment.

Curious if anyone else in the area has also been denied, or for any experiences with the CIA. I'm trying to get a feel for my chances of success, or feel out the potential costs if I could pay for an upgrade so I don't flush money down the toilet and know what I'm getting into.

If anyone has info on upcoming grid upgrades or anything else of the sort; maybe someone has a contact that could help etc... I'd also be really interested in hearing from you.

Thanks!