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TEDDY Talks Installer Tip: Better Cable Routing for Better Solar Installs

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TEDDY Talks Installer Tip: Small details can make a big difference on the rooftop. We’re highlighting why proper cable layout matters for cleaner installs and long-term system performance.

When working with cable routing, pay attention to bend radiuses and avoid kinking, twisting, or putting unnecessary tension on wires. The same applies to the new DS3 whips. Flexibility is important, but maintaining a nice soft radius helps support installation best practices in the field.

Want more Teddy Installer Tips and additional DS3 guidance? Watch the full DS3 video for more installation insights and field best practices: link in bio.

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It’s Here: APsystems Delivers a Zero Export Solution for EZ1 — Preorders Now Open

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For homeowners and renters interested in plug-in solar, one question keeps coming up:  “What happens if extra power gets sent back to the grid?”

Now there’s a solution.

APsystems is excited to introduce the new APmeter, a smart zero export meter designed specifically for the APsystems EZ1 plug-in solar microinverter. The APmeter helps users maximize self-consumption while minimizing or eliminating excess solar power export to the utility grid.

And starting now, APsystems is officially accepting preorders for the APmeter.

This is especially important for customers in areas where utilities require interconnection agreements for exported power, or in states where portable and plug-in solar regulations are still evolving. For renters, apartment dwellers, and homeowners looking for more flexibility, the APmeter adds another layer of control and confidence when using plug-in solar.

Working with the APsystems EZ1 plug-in solar microinverter, the APmeter intelligently monitors household energy use and dynamically adjusts solar production in real time to help prevent unwanted backfeed to the grid. Using cloud-based controls and the AP EasyPower app, the system continuously balances production and consumption automatically.

The APmeter supports both single-phase and three-phase configurations. An integrated offset function also helps compensate for rapidly changing household loads, improving overall export limit performance.

For anyone who wants the benefits of plug-in solar while keeping more control over grid interaction, the APmeter delivers a simple and practical solution.

Learn more about the APmeter zero export solution and reserve yours today: 

PREORDER APmeter!

 

TRAINING VIDEO: How to Install and Configure the APmeter

Ready to add zero export control to your EZ1 system? In this new training video, Teddy Hodges walks through the complete APmeter setup process, including how to install the meter and CT clamp in your electrical panel and connect everything using the AP EasyPower app.

The video covers hardware installation, Wi-Fi setup, device pairing, and how to enable the export limit function to keep excess solar energy from being sent back to the grid. Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or installer, this step-by-step guide shows just how easy it is to get your APmeter up and running.

 

TRAINING VIDEO: EZ1 Makes Balcony Solar Easy: 4-Panel Plug-In Installation Training

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See just how EZ plug-in solar can be with the APsystems EZ1.

In this hands-on training video from Flagstaff, we install two EZ1 plug-in microinverters with four solar panels on a real balcony setup. Along the way, we walk through what comes in the box, EZ1 app setup, parallel cable connections, key product features, and how quickly a portable solar system can come together.

Designed for simple installation and everyday energy savings, the EZ1 makes balcony, patio, and portable solar easier than ever for homeowners, DIY users, and installers alike.

Two EZ1 units can even be paired together for up to 1,800W of plug-in solar power on a standard 15A circuit.

That’s how EZ it is!

Discover APsystems EZ1

 

TRAINING VIDEO: Simplify Your Installs with the APsystems Combiner Box

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Check out the new APsystems Combiner Box video and see how this all-in-one solution is designed to make installs faster, cleaner, and easier to manage in the field.

Built specifically for APsystems microinverter systems, the Single-Phase AC Combiner Box combines AC connections, integrated ECU-R communication, revenue-grade monitoring, CTs, and power distribution into one compact, weather-resistant enclosure.

The video walks through installer-friendly features like pre-wired components, pre-landed terminals, expandable breaker support, removable communication hardware, and included accessories that help simplify commissioning and reduce install time.

“Everything’s pre-wired. The only thing you’re adding is your solar strings and your grid-side power.”

From cleaner wiring layouts to built-in production and consumption monitoring, the APsystems Combiner Box helps streamline installs while delivering accurate system visibility from day one.

Discover APsystems Combiner Box

 

TRAINING VIDEO: DS3 Trunk Cable

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From removing the protective cap on the trunk line to ensuring solid end cap connections, every step matters for performance and reliability in the field.

Quick reminders:

  • Always remove the protective cap before plugging in your microinverter
  • Avoid bending or kinking trunk lines and DC whips during layout
  • Make sure end caps are fully seated and secure
  • Plan proper connection points for clean wire management

The DS3 system is built for efficiency, with a 3-wire trunk line and improved whips to help create smoother, more flexible installs.

WATCH OUR FULL DS3 TRAINING VIDEO

Full weekend of on-site sales training

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We’ve grown the team and made sure they’re dialed in so we can show up better, smarter, and stronger for our partners every time.
From boots on the roof with our residential DS3 in action, to installing the new APsystems EZ1 balcony solar, to mastering every APsystems app, this team is ready.  Connect with your APsystems sales rep!

TRAINING VIDEO: DS3 Microinverter Installation Training in Action

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In this quick install walkthrough, we break down how to set up your trunk line, mount the micro, and make clean, solid connections—no guesswork.

You’ll see:

  • How to prep and cap your trunk cable
  • Mounting and torque tips that actually matter
  • Clean wire management (because nobody likes a messy roof)
  • Dual-channel connections done right

Less time on the roof. Less callbacks later. That’s the DS3 difference.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DS3

 

 

New DS3 training video dropping soon

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New DS3 training video dropping soon — and yeah, it’s actually worth your time.

We’re talking quicker installs, cleaner setups, and a few tricks to make your systems run even better.

Less headaches. More solid installs.

Stay tuned.
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The best learning happens in the field

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At APsystems, we believe the best learning happens in the field, not just in a presentation.

That’s why we’re passionate about getting out with our partners and delivering hands on training that brings our technology to life. From installation best practices to system optimization, our team is committed to making sure you feel confident every step of the way.

We truly enjoy connecting face-to-face, answering real time questions, and working alongside your team to ensure success on every project.

If this is something you and your team are interested in, reach out to your sales representative or email sales.usa@apsystems.com to get a training scheduled.

We cant wait to work with you!

What a week at Intersolar North America 2026!

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From great conversations to unforgettable competition, this show delivered. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by Booth #2535 — installers, partners, customers, and friends — and helped make this one of our favorite Intersolar events yet.

The energy, the swings, the laughs, and the connections are exactly what this industry is all about.

Until next time, let’s keep driving solar forward.

*Proud to be the official microinverter sponsor of the Intersolar Solar Games.