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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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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How to Calculate PV Module Current Correction for High Irradiance Locations
This article explains how to perform a current correction for irradiance in areas with higher-than-normal irradiance values (greater than 1000W/m²). High-altitude areas typically experience irradia...
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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...
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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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Tigo EI Inverters on 208V Three Phase Service
All Tigo EI Inverter models (3.8, 7.6, and 11.4 kW) are compatible with 208V and 240V systems. Although the EI Inverters are single-phase (split-phase, 120/240V), they can be used on a three-phase ...
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Is it permissible to run Tigo TS4 cables in a cable tray?
Yes, you may run these conductors in a cable tray in accordance with NEC 690.31(C)(2). Cable Tray. Single-conductor PV wire or cable of all sizes or distributed generation (DG) cable of all sizes,...
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Testing Generator Functionality after Commissioning
Use:Validates proper generator behavior after the EI system has been fully commissioned.Please contact our Customer Success team if you have any questions about this procedure:Phone: +1 408 402-080...
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How to AC couple a third party inverter with the Tigo Energy Storage System
"Can I add a Tigo energy storage solution to my existing solar system?" The answer is YES! AC Coupled System In an AC coupled system, the solar from an existing third-party (non-Tigo) inverter ...
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Tigo Inverter compatibility with third-party batteries
"Can I use a Tigo Inverter with a different brand of battery?" Tigo strongly advises our customers to install only Tigo Batteries with the Tigo EI and Go Inverters. This product pairing, pro...
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How to Install and Commission the GO Cellular Kit (US version)
The GO Cellular Kit adapter allows the Tigo EI Inverters to connect to cellular networks. The kit includes a 5-year prepaid plan. The Tigo EI System's communication priority is always WiFi, but if ...