This is a great topic and I wanted to bounce it back up and ask a few questions.
Whenever I talk to someone about a lister based generator they all say, "You need to net meter." I live in WI so net metering up to 20KW is acceptable.
But the cost and technical side of net metering can be challenging to say the least.
Here are my questions:
I'm trying to find high HP single phase motors. Any suggestions on where to look? I live near the twin Cities in MN.
Can I safely spin two motors on one lister to increase the current capacity of my system?
Is it cheaper or easier to purchase 2 10 hp single phase motors than one 20 hp motor?
Let's presume I'm running my 220V single phase net metered generator that can supply 30 amps across 220V.
What happens if I my usage goes to 40 amps? Does the generator provide up to 30 amps and then the grid provide 10 amps?
What happens if I'm only drawing 20 amps? Is the generator pushing 10 amps back into the grid?
Is it really that simple?
Now let's assume the grid goes down and my generator automatically turns off. I go to the main breaker and turn it off it so the generator doesn't push power onto the lines. I fire up my generator to regain power to the house.
What happens when the grid power is back up?
How do I resync?
Do I just flip the main breaker back on or do I need to shut down the generator, flip the breaker back on, then start the generator again to resync it with the grid
Is there anyone on this forum who is successfully net metering in WI?
Finally, WI biomass limitations includes the use of up to 25% fossil fuel for biomass systems. So it looks like running a lister on WVO or biodiesel meets WI net metering requirements.
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waste-to-energy and landfill gas, or hydroelectric. Biomass systems are allowed to blend up to 25% fossil-fuel as needed to ensure safe, environmentally sound operation of the renewable energy system. A customer using biomass blended with fossil-fuel as their renewable energy source must submit proof to the Company substantiating the percentage of the fossil fuel blend either by (1) separately metering the fossil fuel, or (2) providing other documentation that will allow the Company to correctly apply a generation credit to the output associated with the customer’s renewable fuel only.
Thanks,
Pigseye