Greg Smith
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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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MySolarSystem Part III. The Tigo Solution
Introduction Solar energy is an abundant resource, but mismatch limits our ability to harness it. Inverters constantly chase unpredictable array MPPTs, leading to small losses in energy production...
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Does the Tigo EI 200A ATS use a bolt-down breaker?
TL;DNR Answer: No, and it is not required to have one. Background Some inspectors require breaker bolt-downs for battery circuits, referencing NEC 408.36(D) as the source article. This article ...
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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...
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How to activate the GO Cellular Kit
Use this document to activate the GO Cellular kit after it has been installed in the Tigo Inverter. Click here for the installation procedure. For installation assistance, refer to the Tigo Inverte...
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EI Residential Solution: How to test Backup Mode after commissioning
This short process outlines the testing method for the EI Inverter, Battery, and ATS. It verifies the system successfully enters Backup during a grid outage, and returns to normal operating behavio...
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Tigo Energy Meter Installation
Applications There are two applications for the Tigo Energy Meter: Application 1 Installation with the EI Inverter but without a Tigo EI ATS Application 2 Installation with the EI Inverter...
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Tigo Access Point (TAP) Communication Cable Types and Installation
Contents: TAP Communication Cable Requirements Recommended Cable Types Maximum Cable Length Recommendations Using Ethernet Cables (Cat 5 / Cat 6) Installation Tips! Introduction This article ex...
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How to Calculate PV Module Current Correction for High Irradiance Locations
This article explains how to perform a current correction for irradiance for areas with higher-than-normal irradiance values (>1000W/m²). High-altitude areas typically experience irradiance values...
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TAP Communication and Mesh Network
The TAP (Tigo Access Point) is Tigo's latest radio transceiver with integrated antenna. It replaces the Tigo Gateway product and has the same function. Like the Gateway, the TAP allows wireless com...
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ESS Real Talk: Starting large loads
ed by 2 people Greg Smith 3 years ago One of the most common questions ESS designers have regarding ESS capabilities is whether the system can start large loads like air conditioners...