A cost-effective alternative to assembling everything
yourself
These power panels pre-assembled by Trace are usually
cheaper to buy than the separate pieces and then to put them
together yourself. Panels are available in a range of
capacities, DC inputs and AC output configurations and is
certified to UL standards by ETL Testing Laboratories as a
complete system. If you are looking to assemble your own
system, we'd suggest buying a power panel system. It'll save
you time, frustration, money and some of the potential
dangers of assembling it all yourself.
While picking out the right power panel system for yourself,
be sure to look at the options available. Add the option to
your cart before you check out and they will be included
(assembled) with your power panel before it is delivered to
you. (Hint: Adding the C40 charge controller option to your
power panel - which most folks who are going to use solar
panels need anyhow - will greatly speed up the delivery of
your order. Why? Trace usually has many panels with the C40
installed already made up and in stock.)
In most cases, you will want to add at least the C40 charge
controller option so that you may regulate the charge from
your solar panels to your batteries. We've noticed there's
been some confusion due to the reference to the AC charge
controller built-in to the inverter. This is a feature that
allows your system work essentially as a large UPS (backup
power system). When the power from the grid is functioning
the inverter works as a charge controller (using the AC
electricity from the grid) and keeps your batteries topped
off. When the grid's power fails the inverter then works
like an inverter and uses the energy from the charged
battery array supplies AC power to your home.
