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Re: [RFI] Growing RFI problem from SolarEdge systems

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Subject: Re: [RFI] Growing RFI problem from SolarEdge systems
From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Reply-to: jim@audiosystemsgroup.com
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:27:41 -0800
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On 11/12/2017 12:07 PM, Mike Kirkland wrote:
Actually the FCC has proved turning the system off is ineffective at
eliminating the interference and the system must be disassembled.

Interesting -- the question is, HOW and WHAT was turned off? There are (at least) two components/functions of solar power systems that can generate RFI. One is charge regulation, which prevents batteries from being overcharged. Another is power inversion from DC to AC.  In both cases, it is failure to suppress the generation and radiation of RF components of pulsed currents and rectangular waves. It is quite well known that excessively fast rise times, poor circuit design, and poor wiring/installation techniques increase the strength of these components and cause them to be radiated.

If, for example, inverters were turned off but charge regulators were still functioning, they could still be generating noise.

Another possibility is that improper bonding by the installation company might be causing noise present on the mains power system to be radiated.

QST published an interesting piece a few years ago detailing the heroic efforts required to suppress a really bad system.

73, Jim K9YC

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