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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 1H 10M

EG4 Responds to the FCC Inverter Ban

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In this Unplugged LIVE replay, Dylan Rup, Director of Technical Marketing at EG4 Electronics, joins the show to answer the DIY solar community's questions about the FCC's ban on foreign-produced solar inverters. We cover EG4's Commerce, Texas manufacturing facility and the path to 65% domestic content, what happened to the Nova and the new XR60 all-in-one 60kWh energy storage system, firmware updates for existing products, wired vs wireless connectivity, the LuxPower partnership, what to expect at RE+ in November, and a rapid-fire viewer Q&A on Tigo, buying decisions, and the future of inverter innovation.Read Eric's full article with primary government sources:FCC Bans Foreign-Made Solar Inverters (East Texas Homestead)Topics covered:EG4's response to the FCC inverter ban and existing product complianceWhat EG4 manufactures in Commerce, Texas and the Solar76 partnershipDomestic content tracking and the 65% threshold through 2028The Nova to XR60 strategy shift and the XR60 all-in-one 60kWh systemFirmware updates for existing EG4 productsWired vs wireless: air-gapped systems and the EG4 dongleLuxPower partnership and the EG4 product pipelineGridBOSS, 12KPV, and 6000XP safetySodium ion batteries and inverter innovationWhat to expect at RE+ in NovemberRapid-fire Q&A: Tigo, buying decisions, and firmwareWatch and follow the Unplugged crew:Unplugged DIY SolarAdam DeLay DIYRodney HuntEric | East Texas HomesteadHome Energy IndependenceWatch us live every Thursday at 8 Eastern on YouTube: Unplugged DIY SolarWant to share your own solar setup? Send pictures to [email protected] with the subject "Unplugged".Affiliate links:Signature Solar: signaturesolar.com (use code UNPLUGGED50OFF for $50 off orders over $500)Current Connected: currentconnected.comDisclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you buy through them, Unplugged may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.Safety note: DIY solar, batteries, transfer switches, generator interlocks, inverters, and backup-power wiring can involve dangerous voltages, fire risk, fuel/CO risk, and code requirements. Consult qualified professionals and follow local code.

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