I've read enough, thanks.
You're welcome.


most of this discussion is irrelevant to the issue

Yes, of course it is POSSIBLE to make a PV system work without the grid.

The point is that most commercial grid tie PV systems that consumers actually buy will NOT work without the grid.

That's why I said this is a travesty,

Because it is technically possible to do but the regulatory constraints for the most part prevent it.

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