Greg Smith
I have been in the industry since 2008 when I started as SMA America's technical trainer. I bid SMA farewell in 2015 and hopped over to sonnen, Inc. to help them launch their energy storage system in the U.S. In May of 2021, I transitioned to Tigo as the Technical Training Director. I am a huge fan of renewable energy, BBQ, and gaming. I am a published author and wrote an Amazon best seller about grid-tied lithium-ion storage.
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Mounting the CCA Antenna in a Metal Enclosure
This workaround ensures reliable internet connectivity with outdoor metal enclosures.The Tigo Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) requires a stable internet connection—either via Wi-Fi or a hardwired Ethe...
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Are MC4 and MC4-Evo2 Connectors Compatible with Tigo TS4 Products?
Short answer: Only under very specific conditions—and only if both connectors are made by Staubli.Improper mating of PV connectors is one of the leading causes of system failures, fires, and servic...
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Installer Companion Guide - EI Energy Storage System
This guide is relevant for all Tigo Energy Intelligence (EI) products. This is a must-read for all new customers! EI Inverter3.8, 7.6, 11.4 kW EI Battery9.9 x4 kWh EI Automatic Transfer...
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Installer Companion Guide – TS4, CCA, and TAP Installation & Design
This is a must-read for all new customers! Applicable Products: TS4-A-O/S and TS4-X-O/S Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) & Tigo Access Point (TAP) 5-Minute Videos You Should Watch First...
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Service & Maintenance Rapid Shutdown Push Button: Installation and Functionality
Understanding the Design: Service & Maintenance-Only Functionality Safety and functionality are paramount for PV electrical systems, particularly inverters. This article describes a design that, wh...
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Checklist: Repowering a PV System with a Tigo EI Inverter
This checklist is a companion article to the more detailed information found here: Repowering a PV System with a Tigo Inverter: The Definitive Guide 1. Assessment of Existing System Inspect the co...
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Repowering a PV System with a Tigo Inverter: The Definitive Guide
Shortcuts:1. Assessment of Existing System2. Voltage and Current Checks3. Inverter Compatibility4. Regularitory and Code Compliance5. System Efficiency and Performance Gains6. Installation Best Pra...
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Using a combiner box with Tigo's RSS Transmitter and PLC
Question: Is it permissible to combine PV strings on the roof with a single output to a PV inverter when using TS4-F or -2F with the RSS Transmitter? Here is an illustration of this question. Answ...
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Greg Smith created an article,
EI System Power and Capacity Chart
The EI battery capacity and EI Inverter continuous and max power (also called a surge or start-up power) varies depending on the inverter size, and the number of batteries. This chart parses these ...
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How to install the Tigo Rapid Shutdown Button
This article explains installing the Tigo Rapid Shutdown (RSD) push button included with the EI Inverter. Video: How to Install the Tigo Rapid Shutdown Button Note: This button must be used with t...