# Victron Compatible PV Inverters / Inverter Chargers / Home Power US **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** grid\_parallel, domestic, multiplus, mppt\_controllers, ess, diy\ **Created:** [6 September 2024 18:43 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-compatible-pv-inverters-inverter-chargers-home-power-us/2497 "2024-09-06T18:43:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Northmeadow](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/northmeadow/32/1503_2.png) [@Northmeadow](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Northmeadow)\ **Post date:** [6 September 2024 18:43 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-compatible-pv-inverters-inverter-chargers-home-power-us/2497/1 "2024-09-06T18:43:49Z")
I am looking to connect my ESS to the public grid and I am looking to find the best way to both generate that power and to convert it into the best format as efficiently as possible. I currently do not have a Multiplus or Quattro installed but have a Cerbo GX with three MPPT controllers totaling 2,400 watts of PV power (With 1,200 watts of panels installed but more on the way), a 1,200 watt phoenix inverter, BMV-712, smartshunt, and a Blue Smart IP22 30A charger. My question is it more efficient to install a Multiplus/Quattro and purchase a device such as a grid tie inverter or whatever is necessary to allow me to connect my ESS to the public grid in the US. I have already specked out that my power provider offers Solar Buy Back so I am set there. I am looking for the best way to connect and convert the two systems together for a US home. Or do i simply get the grid tie inverter and directly connect the solar panels to that using a PV Inverter. My goal is to power my home with solar and maybe wind or other renewables, use the batteries for overnight power or for a grid failure and then only switch to grid power if i am not producing enough power or the batteries fall below a SOC set point or a market price. The market price isn’t critical but would be nice. I currently have the inverter connected to a couple circuits in my house which are isolated from the grid running my fridge and freezer and network infrastructure along with 75% of the other house loads. I currently do not have the AC or Dryer powered via the inverter as they will require additional capacity. Any help or info would be amazing as I am installing all of this on my own. ---
**Author:** ![Bob](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/bob/32/1658_2.png) [@Bob](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Bob)\ **Post date:** [6 September 2024 20:56 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-compatible-pv-inverters-inverter-chargers-home-power-us/2497/2 "2024-09-06T20:56:51Z")
Hello, you have read the previous forum (read only now) [https://community.victronenergy.com](https://community.victronenergy.com) where you have many many many questions and experiences. That you could get familiar with the solutions and start designing something, learning from other experiences. I learnt almost all i know of Victron there (after official Victron Web sites). Good readings, ---
**Author:** ![MikeD](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/miked/32/1522_2.png) [@MikeD](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MikeD)\ **Post date:** [7 September 2024 19:18 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-compatible-pv-inverters-inverter-chargers-home-power-us/2497/3 "2024-09-07T19:18:41Z")
to achieve your aim of primarily generating your own power, you will need to upgrade to either a multiplus or Quatro inverter. Direct connection of a PV inverter to the grid will not allow any easy control of storing that power, as it would be mostly exported to the grid.