EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 1H 10M
EG4 Responds to the FCC Inverter Ban
from Unplugged Live - DIY Solar · host Unplugged Live
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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