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  • How do I change my Profile Information or email address?
  • This article discusses the Account procedure for changing your personal account information.   Contents: Edit on Tigo EI App Edit on Tigo EI Portal (online) As a Tigo System Owner, you have the ... See more
  • How-to Transfer Ownership of a Tigo Account to a Different Email Address
  • The instructions for transferring ownership of a Tigo account depends on if the original system owner is participating in the transfer or not.    Original System Owner Participating in Transfer Tra... See more
  • Which inverters are compatible with TS4 Flex MLPE?
  •   Answer: Most or all Inverters are compatible with TS4 Flex MLPEs.     TS4 Inverter Compatibility "Which inverters are compatible with Tigo TS4 Flex MLPE?" The short answer is: Virtually a... See more
  • Adding Tigo optimizers to pvsyst
  • The pvsyst utility fully supports DC optimizers.  See our article "[GUIDE] Modeling Tigo in PVsyst" for details.  To add the latest Tigo optimizers to the pvsyst utility, see below: Download the a... See more
  • Can I use TS4 in an off-grid system? (i.e. with a charge controller)
  • Yes, TS4 is compatible with most inverters or charge controllers that have their own MPPT functionality. The list of inverters/charge controllers that Tigo is currently compliance tested with is av... See more
  • Can we use an Optimizer on Just One String or One Module?
  • If using TS4-L or TS4-O (either integrated or with TS4-A Advanced Add-On/Retrofit), it may be possible, depending on your site layout. Learn more about selective deployment of optimization here.  W... See more
  • Commonly Used Terms
  • AFCI  (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter) The 2014 NEC requires that most inverters be equipped with an AFCI, which enables the inverter to shut down for safety reasons if an arc is detected.  ... See more
  • Do you have performance data comparing Solaredge to Tigo?
  • Yes, in the attached third party report from Photon, Solaredge is system “C”  Additionally, in the attached third party report from DNV GL, Tigo and Solaredge go head to head. See more
  • Help! I forgot to scan the optimizer serial numbers, before installing them on the roof.
  • Contents:  Overview Single Unit Discovery Method Future Site Visits Overview The assembly of a Tigo System requires the scan or input of each MLPE serial number into the system's build (online).... See more
  • How do I access an existing Tigo system on the portal or app?
  •   Tigo Account Security is of the utmost importance to our clients. Accessing (or viewing) a System depends upon who owns the rights to view and monitor that system. For this reason, there are... See more
  • How do I add a brand new manufacturer or model? (Inverter or PV module)
  • Overview There are many manufacturers of Inverters and PV Modules, and they are constantly creating new product. Since these manufacturers do not notify Tigo of their new products, the company reli... See more
  • How do I change the Sun's direction on System View?
  •   The System View page provides an animation of the sun, that shows the direction over the course of the day. This animation is represented on these Toolbox Views: Power Reclaimed  Voltage Current... See more
  • How do I create an Installer Account?
  • Solar Industry Professional? Create your Installer Level Account Today! Go to: New Member? Sign Up.  Fill in the necessary fields and click Next Fill out the First and Last name for the account a... See more
  • How does Optimization work?
  • Tigo's Optimization works through shade and mismatch mitigation. Our module-level power electronics (MLPE) help to increase the production of a system and ensure a maximum power yield (from shaded ... See more
  • Low system production? It might be seasonal
  • Have you noticed that lately your system isn't producing as much as it used to? Maybe as recently as a few months ago, it was performing much better than it is now. The answer could have to do with... See more
  • Power Optimizer De-energising Guide for Australia
  • This section describes how to properly connect and disconnect solar modules connected to a Tigo Energy maximizer whose combined input power is in excess of 350 watts. AS/NZS5033:2014 Clause 2.15 i... See more
  • Providing Feedback (Portal / EI App)
  • Tigo encourages all users to provide Feedback about their experience in both the Tigo Portal, and EI App.    Tigo Portal A Feedback link is offered on nearly every page of the portal experience. I... See more
  • Testing Methods for Tigo Flex MLPE Systems
  • A Tigo system is comprised of Energy Intelligent Module Level Power Electronics (MLPEs) with Rapid Shutdown solution. Since these MLPE units are intelligent, it's like having a tiny in-line compute... See more
  • The inverter / AC meter shows less production than Tigo Monitoring... which one is correct?
  • The short answer is: Both are correct! Each device is measuring a different value at a different stage in the power generation journey. Tigo's System Monitoring shows the DC energy created at the P... See more
  • Tigo Account Types - For logging into the Energy Intelligence (EI) portal or app
  • A Tigo account allows you to log in to Tigo Energy Intelligence (EI) monitoring portal or app as an Installer or System Owner to view and manage your systems.   Installer Account To create your ne... See more
  • What can I do if the EI Energy Meter CTs do not fit in the main service entrance?
  • Tigo Energy Meter installation is covered in the Tigo Academy EI Residential Solution Certification Course.   The EI Energy Meter is essential to Tigo's EI Residential solution. It measures current... See more
  • What is an Arc Fault?
  • What is an Arc?  An arc fault is an unintended electrical arc, created by current flowing through an unplanned path. Arcing creates high intensity heating at the point of the arc. If prolonged, an ... See more
  • What is the payback period of the Tigo Energy system?
  • The Tigo Energy system provides an extremely quick payback period. Smart Modules optimized by Tigo have an even quicker payback as they have fewer wiring and installation costs. The amount of addit... See more
  • When does optimization on a smart module or retrofit turn on? How much of a difference between the best performing module and a given module for the optimizer to activate?
  • About 1% See more
  • Which orientation is best for PV Modules? (vertical or horizontal)
  • It depends on the PV module's orientation to the shade event, that is happening at it's location.    PV Module Diodes Most solar panels are comprised of silicon wafers arranged in 3 parallel circu... See more
  • Why are my panels dark at different parts of the day?
  • Panels that appear dark over periods of the day are often caused by shading from clouds, buildings, poles, trees, dirty PV-Modules, birds or other light blocking obstacles.     Types of Shading Sh... See more

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