First, my thanks for reading and responding to my inquiry. The first 2 respondents indicate no solar noise to the powered equipment is detectable. Glennewdick addresses the concern flagged in some unhappy internet posts regarding inverter noise. My sound systems are equipped with power conditioners and run silently in my current home using straight AC power. I just am anticipating that there may be some installation techniques available to reasonably assure the inverter (or other solar components) do not introduce noise to the electrical grid.
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I am building a new home in California with a dedicated upstairs music room. California requires 2020 new home construction be equipped with solar panels to augment conventional electric power. The solar panels will be installed on the roof and located in the area directly above the music room ceiling. I am concerned about adverse impacts (such as RFI) on sound reproduction. Does anybody have current experience on whether they have experienced negative sound impacts attributable to solar panel inverters and battery storage devices, or implementation of effective mitigation measures? [NOTE: I am a novice in the area of residential solar energy and reluctant to rely on "canned" solar provider internet sources. I am looking for real experiences from true audio and music enthusiasts.] Thanks for your assistance.
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I have used my system without, and now with solar panels for a few years now. I don't notice any difference in sound quality and nothing noise inducing. I don't notice any problem with inverter noise either. Most solar panel systems don't have any battery storage devices that I am aware of. By law, in many areas, you also have to be hooked up to the electrical grid of your local power company along with your solar panels. |
I'm pretty sure that solar panels will not affect the sound at all, I don't see the way they can do that at all. I recently installed a solar power system myself, and I don't see any changes in terms of sounds, to be honest. Also, if you're willing to get solar panels, don't forget about Inverter chargers because they are quite handy.
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