Khanti Munro of ConnectDER and the meter service adapter revolution

In this episode, Sean White welcomes Khanti Munro, Senior Product Manager at ConnectDER, to talk about meter socket adapters (MSAs) and their role in the evolving world of distributed energy resources (DERs). Khanti shares his journey in the solar industry, his mentorship under industry legend Johnny Weiss, and his hands-on experience with solar installations and product innovation

 

Topics Covered:

Introducing ConnectDER

MSA = Meter Socket Adapter

MBA = Meter Base Adapter

DER = Distributed Energy Resources

EV = Electric Vehicle

California Rule 21

Rule 31

UL 1741

UL 414

UL 3141

ESS = Energy Storage Systems

Supply Side Connection

MSA, EV MSA with load management, Islander for whole-house backup

RTFM = Read the F_N Manual

Integration of MSAs with inverters and storage systems from SolarEdge, Franklin, Lunar, and EcoFlow

The challenges and rewards of product development and patenting in the solar industry

Practical advice for installers

Stories from the field, including working with Bernie Sanders

 

Reach out to Khanti Munro here:
Email: kmunro@connectder.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/khantimunro

Website: www.connectder.com

 

Check out the latest Greg Smith’s podcast here:

www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greg-smith-the-snarky-solar-guy-and-best-selling-author

 

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