DC Generator?

[richmke]

Any recommendations on a DC Generator?

I'm installing solar with batteries. There is a battery program in my state where they pay for themselves in about 10 years. Having the batteries will allow me to downsize the generator.

Other than Generac's PWRGenerator, I couldn't find any DC generators for the home. Any ideas?

[extrafu]

Kohler also makes one: https://kohlerpower.com/en/residenti...s/product/6vsg

[jflorey2]

I'm installing solar with batteries. There is a battery program in my state where they pay for themselves in about 10 years. Having the batteries will allow me to downsize the generator.

It should be noted that any hybrid-inverter solar system will be able to accept an AC input for charging the battery. Some inverters have two inputs, one generator and one grid; others have one that you use a transfer switch with.

[SunEagle]

It should be noted that any hybrid-inverter solar system will be able to accept an AC input for charging the battery. Some inverters have two inputs, one generator and one grid; others have one that you use a transfer switch with.

To clarify I believe most quality hybrid inverters have an internal transfer switch which is used to keep from back feeding the grid.

[richmke]

Kohler also makes one: https://kohlerpower.com/en/residenti...s/product/6vsg

Thanks. I was looking for that. I found a older Kohler, but it was discontinued.

[jflorey2]

To clarify I believe most quality hybrid inverters have an internal transfer switch which is used to keep from back feeding the grid.

Agreed. With a "standard" hybrid inverter (one grid input) you need a second transfer switch if you also want to use a generator. For inverters with two inputs (like the old SW series or the Sol-Ark) then you don't; those inverters have a second internal transfer switch so the switchover between grid and generator happens automatically.