While the inverter was installed along with the panels, I thought a dedicated webpage about that would be helpful. Note that Tesla uses a single "string" inverter (at ground-level) versus micro-inverters at each panel on the roof.
Here's the spec sheet and their architectural white paper.
My biggest disappointment/frustration is that rather than simply run separate wires for each solar array, Tesla "combined" the wiring for the East & West facing panels. This results in a slight loss of production and reduced ability to troubleshoot ... all to save the cost of a couple dozen feet of wire!
This was the design per the spec sheets - note that MP1 and MP2 are combined on the roof - GRRRR!
Inverter attached to the concrete wall and ready to be hooked up
I suspect the CR14250 rechargeable lithium battery on the circuit board will require replacing in about a decade
Note the "Jumper Wire" between MPPT3 & 4
The Tesla Inverter is "weatherproof" ... but I still added (hacked!) the rain/wind/sun guard for extra protection
Energy Monitoring is done with a Neurio that is installed in the electrical panel
The Installer's had a "Pro" app that has some detailed info
Here's what it looks like on the consumer Tesla App - we are converting Photons to Electrons! ;-)
Here's how things look after a year of operation
It's always amazing how insects are able to get into ANYTHING!
