[RFI] Generac Solar System RFI

[K9MA]

The installer wasn't responsive initially, until I tracked down a 
contact person and persisted in trying to contact her. I think the ARRL 
made contact with Generac, as well.

73,
Scott K9MA

On 8/15/2024 3:19 PM, James Jordan wrote:
> If all their reps and retailers are as serious, that’s a good sign.
> Jim
> K4QPL
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 15, 2024, at 2:27 PM, K9MA<k9ma at sdellington.us> wrote:
>>
>> A few weeks ago, I tracked the source of 14 MHz interference to a neighbor's Generac solar system about 0.4 miles away. After I contacted the local installer, this morning I got a call from a Generac representative, John. (He also mentioned contact with the ARRL.) He told me the system has been disabled pending installation of new "optimizers", which are on back order until October. The homeowners are being compensated for loss of solar production in the meantime.
>>
>> Optimizers are boost converters connected between each string of panels and the central inverter. John claimed to have had experience with similar situations and felt that the source of the interference was the optimizers, rather than the central inverter. He also seemed to be familiar with other mitigation measures, such as installation of ferrite cores on interconnecting cables. In any case, we will perform a test after the new optimizers are installed, and go from there.
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