Kora Founders Edition Install 2.4 | Connecting Existing Solar

If the home already has solar, its inverter output lands in the Smart Panel's built-in PV breaker position.

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If the home already has solar, here's where it lands on the Smart Panel. The existing solar inverter's AC output goes to the panel's built-in solar (PV) breaker position.

Follow the manual's AC-coupled PV section for the inverter rating limits and connection details.

Key steps

  • Run the existing solar conduit to the Smart Panel
  • Land it in the built-in solar (PV) breaker position

Part of the Kora Smart Panel installation series for licensed electricians installing the Kora Founders Edition. Previous: 2.3 Grid Connection: Ground, Neutral and Hots. Next: 2.5 Landing the Branch Breakers.

From the manual

The matching pages from the Kora Smart Panel & Powerblocks Installation Manual. Always follow the manual and local code.

  • Kora installation manual page 64: 9.7 AC-Coupled PV
    Manual p. 64 – 9.7 AC-Coupled PV
  • Kora installation manual page 65: 9.7 Existing Solar Wiring (Fig. 30)
    Manual p. 65 – 9.7 Existing Solar Wiring (Fig. 30)

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