Khanti Munro of ConnectDER and the meter service adapter revolution
Update: 2025-11-30
Description
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
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvsi
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
Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at
www.heatspring.com/sean
www.solarsean.com/pvsi
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