Grid Tie Solar Goes Off Grid! How to AC Couple SolarEdge & Microinverters with EG4 12000XP

In this video, I’ll show you how to connect and set up the EG4 12000XP Off-Grid Inverter to AC couple with your existing rooftop solar system. Whether you have SolarEdge, Enphase microinverters, or another grid-tied system, this method lets you:
• Keep your solar panels running when the grid goes down
• Add affordable battery storage to older grid-tied systems
• Unlock full backup power for your home without replacing everything
This setup is a game-changer for anyone who already invested in rooftop solar but wants energy independence and blackout protection without starting from scratch.

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Chapters:
0:00 AC Coupling existing Solar Edge inverter with EG4 12000XP
1:34 Overview of how I switch where my solar power goes
2:42 How to configure the EG4 12000XP inverter to accept AC coupled solar
4:31 AC coupled solar in action!
7:12 AC coupled solar is somewhat boring

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Many homeowners with rooftop solar wonder: “Can I add batteries to my existing solar system?” The EG4 12000XP makes it possible with AC coupling. This video covers SolarEdge, microinverters, and other grid-tied systems — showing how to unlock off-grid power, whole-home backup, and affordable energy storage.
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