Ok, I have assembled all the parts I need to get started, but the only thing I am missing is self assurance and a Grid tie shut off. I think. Im hoping y'all will blast me to pieces in one response or tell me EXACTLY what I need to hear..

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I bought a small wind turbine advertised as a 12/24v windmill that produces 8000 watts. I'm not an idiot (kinda) I really dont think it will produce 8 kW. But it is a start. I had the mount welded on a pole, wired it, and put it 20' in the air with a triangle of guy lines.

I hooked up the controller to the wires from the windmill, and then to a marine battery, and got a green light and a 11V reading from my voltmeter. Now all I need is wind, and I hear it is on the way.

I want to see if the battery charges to a full 12v before I proceed. At that point, I have a pure sine wave 6000w inverter to run 120v appliances. I understand that in order to connect to the grid, one needs a device that shuts off power if the grid goes down to protect line workers.

So, here is where you can help if I have done it right, or tear me apart because I really am an idiot. Can I just wire the inverter into the grid from the inverter and start running the meter backwards, or at least slowing it down, after I get the cut off? What is the lowest cost cut off? Am I moving too fast and need to do more homework?

Please take it easy on me. I'm just asking for advice, and maybe this will help someone else.

-hip