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Re:Plug-In Solar Panels Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards by InsomniacL on Sunday August 09, 2026 @03:20PM (#49234728)
I imagine the solar panel will detect when the circuit it is plugged in to is de-energised and stop supplying supplemental power to it.
Re:Plug-In Solar Panels Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards by iolo on Sunday August 09, 2026 @03:26PM (#49234792)
This is exactly how our rooftop solar works. The inverter only supplies ac power if it can sync to the grid frequency meaning that the system disconnects without a live grid connection. Even if I had a battery, this would still be a requirement under local regulations.