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Khanti Munro of ConnectDER and the meter service adapter revolution

Khanti Munro of ConnectDER and the meter service adapter revolution

Update: 2025-11-30
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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
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Khanti Munro of ConnectDER and the meter service adapter revolution

Khanti Munro of ConnectDER and the meter service adapter revolution

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