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Re: [RFI] Severe RFI from Solar Edge HD Wave system inverter...who owns

To: David Eckhardt <davearea51a@gmail.com>, "damichael@verizon.net" <damichael@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [RFI] Severe RFI from Solar Edge HD Wave system inverter...who owns the system? And is responsible to fix the RFI?
From: "Hare, Ed, W1RFI" <w1rfi@arrl.org>
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:43:06 +0000
List-post: <mailto:rfi@contesting.com>
Solar installations are regulated the same as any other digital device.  They 
must meet conducted emissions limits on the AC mains below 30 MHz and radiated 
emissions limits above 30 MHz.  This is no different than the limits that apply 
to other large systems such as wired Ethernet systems, DSL, telephone, etc.  
From all indications I can see, the systems meet the FCC limits as written. 

-----Original Message-----
From: RFI <rfi-bounces+w1rfi=arrl.org@contesting.com> On Behalf Of David 
Eckhardt
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 5:25 PM
To: damichael@verizon.net
Cc: rfi@contesting.com; danmic3ts@gmail.com; kevin.kura@trinity-solar.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] Severe RFI from Solar Edge HD Wave system inverter...who 
owns the system? And is responsible to fix the RFI?

From an FCC point of view, the installer owns the problem.

*A bit of venom (I can't resist)*:  Why has the FCC not stepped in and 
regulated this major problem with the whole solar power industry is beyond me.  
This includes several communications with ARRL on the issue.  They are
working with FCC on the issue, but no real resolution as yet.   They and
FCC are still treating each individual installation where there are complaints 
of RFI.

The FCC needs to take a stand on this issue with the whole solar power 
industry.  Oh,.....yes,......and did I forget to mention, they then need to
*enforce* it.

Dave - WØLEV
EMC Design & Test, LLC

On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 6:23 PM damichael@verizon.net <damichael@verizon.net>
wrote:

> No venom intended,  I just seem to be getting a bit of a run around on 
> who owns the problem.
>
> My triband beam and dipoles are clearly visible from the ground and 
> roof of the neighbors house when Trinity Solar did the site survey and 
> installation.
>
>
> TNX es 73, Mike W3TS
>
>
> On Monday, February 14, 2022, 12:38:49 PM EST, David Eckhardt < 
> davearea51a@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I'll hold back on too much venom, but if you frequent this site, you 
> will discover Solar Edge is a major violator and producer of RFI.  Why 
> they have not corrected the problem is beyond me as well.  They may be 
> using up older stock on those installations that might not be 
> sensitive to the RFI they produce (no close-by hams).  I promised no venom, 
> so I'll quit there.
>
> By far the best way to handle this problem is through ARRL.  They have 
> a good relationship with FCC in this respect.
>
> Dave - WØLEV
>
> On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 5:33 PM damichael--- via RFI 
> <rfi@contesting.com>
> wrote:
>
> Who owns the SolarEdge HD Wave inverter?
> My neighbor?
> Or Trinity Solar the lease company?
> Who is responsible for correcting the severe RFI that the SolarEdge HD 
> Wave equipment is causing?
> TNX es 73, Mike W3TS
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>

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