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Re: [RFI] My biggest fear is happening

To: Michael Carter <Mike.Carter@unh.edu>, rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] My biggest fear is happening
From: Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2024 10:10:48 -0400
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So let’s assume Solar Edge is what they use. How has the feedback been on
noise?




*Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those we
don't ask"*


On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 10:06 AM Michael Carter <Mike.Carter@unh.edu> wrote:

> Hi Bob,
>
> Unless your neighbor has opted to purchase
> and own the solar PV system, Sunrun is the
> owner and obligated to address any RFI
> issues associated with its installations.
> The Sunrun business model is leasing
> of the installed PV system at a fixed cost
> to the residence owner.
>
> I tried to research the brands of products
> used by Sunrun installers and found little
> information thus far.  Sunrun entered into
> a purchase agreement with SolarEdge for
> inverters several years ago, but I don't know
> if Sunrun is still using SolarEdge products.
> Readers of this list know all too well of
> RFI problems with SolarEdge's line of
> 'solar optimizers', which are DC-DC switch-mode
> power converters connected to each PV module.
>
> Paul, W9AC's advice to quickly get a baseline
> reading of RF background levels on all bands
> on which you operate is the best action you
> can take now.  I would also reach out to
> Steve, W1EMI at ARRL Laboratory who has
> interacted with SolarEdge and possibly Sunrun
> on RFI issues.
>
> 73,
> Mike, K8CN
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> *From:* RFI <rfi-bounces+mike.carter=unh.edu@contesting.com> on behalf of
> Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:25 AM
> *To:* rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
> *Subject:* [RFI] My biggest fear is happening
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> Woke up this morning to discover a “Sunrun” solar truck in my neighbors
> driveway. I’ve got a very good relation with my neighbor. I shared my
> concerns and she admitted she wasn’t aware of the potential problem. The
> installers said, it should not cause any problems. I’m going to speak with
> the installers later today. What are the known components (brands) that are
> known offenders?
>
> I’m going to try and remain optimistic, but I have a bad feeling.
>
>
>
>
> *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those we
> don't ask"*
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