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- American pika. Credit: Chris Kennedy / USFWS.
- American pika. Credit: Chris Kennedy / USFWS.
American pika (Ochotona princeps)
Species description: The American pika is a small mammal that inhabits fields fringed by suitable vegetation in alpine and subalpine mountain areas extending south from central British Columbia and Alberta into the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico and the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The historical range of the species includes California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico.
A key characteristic of the American pika is its temperature sensitivity; death can occur after brief exposures to ambient temperatures greater than 77.9 °F. Therefore, the range of the species progressively increases with elevation in the southern extents of its distribution. In Canada, populations occur from sea level to 9,842 feet, but in New Mexico, Nevada, and southern California, populations rarely exist below 8,202 feet.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed an in-depth scientific status review of the American pika to determine if the species should be protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
We analyzed potential factors that may affect the habitat or range of the pika including climate change, livestock grazing, invasive plant species and fire suppression and determined climate change to be the primary threat to the species.
To help us understand and forecast the potential impacts of climate change on pika populations in the western United States, we worked with NOAA to develop local-scale models to help predict the variables in surface temperatures that could affect pika populations.
Using this information, we conducted a risk assessment to determine if increased surface temperatures would affect the pika and found that although the American pika could potentially be impacted by climate change, we believe the species as a whole will be able to survive despite higher temperatures in a majority of its range. We believe the pika will have enough high elevation habitat to ensure its long-term survival.
Based on this information, we do not believe the American pika is in danger of extinction in the foreseeable future.
- Federal Register Notice: February 5, 2010 12-Month Finding on a Petition to List the American Pika as Threatened or Endangered
- Press Release: February 5, 2010 Endangered Species Act Protection for the American Pika Is Not Warranted
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is undertaking an in-depth scientific status review of the American pika to determine if the species should be protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The status review initiation does not mean that the Service has decided it is appropriate to give the American pika federal protection under the ESA. Rather, this is the first step in a process that triggers a more thorough review of all the biological information available.
- Press Release May 6, 2009 Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of American Pika
- Federal Register Notice May 6, 2009 90-Day Finding on a Petition to List the American Pika as Threatened or Endangered with Critical Habitat
Note on system design and procurement:
This note is intended to help system designers, purchasers and PV installers plan for a successful Harbor Smart Battery installation on a timeline. Please familiarize yourself with this list of tasks and their timing relative to your projected installation date.
Complete the following up to two weeks prior to installation:
- First, verify that the installation location meets all site requirements, per the installation manual.
- Familiarize yourself with all manuals and instructional videos.
- Design your system according to Pika approved guidelines.
- Place your order early: shipping-times for battery modules may exceed 10-days.
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Product Manuals and Datasheets
Find up-to-date manuals and datasheets for all of Pika's products below. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]Pika Network
Product Name | Model Numbers | Product Manuals | Product Datasheets |
Pika Islanding Inverter™ | X7602 (SN below X7602-1164) X11402 (SN below X11402-2057) | Islanding Inverter™ Installation Manual Islanding Inverter™ Operation Manual | Islanding Inverter Datasheet |
Pika Islanding Inverter™ | X7602 (SN above X7602-1164) X11402 (SN above X11402-2057) | Islanding Inverter™ Installation Manual Islanding Inverter™ Operation Manual | Islanding Inverter Datasheet |
Coral™ Smart Battery 14A | SB288 | Coral SB14A™ Installation Manual | Coral Smart Battery Datasheet |
Harbor™ Smart Battery | HSBK (Harbor: 3, 4, 5, 6) | Harbor Smart Battery Installation Manual Harbor Smart Battery Operation Manual | Harbor Smart Battery Datasheet |
PV Link™ | S2501 | PV Link™ Installation Manual PV Link™ String Size Calculator (paper) | S2501 PV Link Datasheet |
REbus Beacon™ | NA | REbus Beacon Installation Manual REbus Beacon Operation Manual | NA |
Wind-solar Inverter | X3001 | X3001 Inverter Operation Manual | X3001 Datasheet |
Home Wind Turbine | T701 | T701 Turbine Manual | T701 Datasheet |
Pika Energy Island Accessory Kit Datasheets
These kits expand the functionality of the already powerful Pika Energy Island.Product Name | Pika Part Number | Note | Product Datasheets |
Pika ATS Kit | ATSK-01 | Enables whole-home backup with an external automatic transfer switch. | ATS Kit Datasheet |
Pika CT Kit | CTK2-01 | Enables self-supply modes and the tracking of utility consumption. | CT Kit Datasheet |
Pika Energy Technical Resources
Our library of product technical resources.Category | Downloads | Notes |
California SGIP Storage Incentive | Pika Energy SGIP Kit v3 | Pika-specific documentation package for application for the SGIP storage incentive in California. Updated. CPUC SGIP Information Register as a California SGIP qualified-installer |
Demand Response Programs | ConnectedSolutions Program Materials | Guide for Massachusetts installers to ConnectedSolutions Battery Demand Response program with National Grid. |
System Design | Energy Island Sizing Tool | An .XLSX document for system planning. Configure PV Link strings based on module specifications and plan battery size requirement based on load calculations. |
REbus Beacon | TOU Program Guide Installer Configuration Tool Guide: REbus Beacon | Beacon Manual Supplement: Detailed explanation of configuration for TOU and zero-export functionality in CA and HI markets. Installer Configuration Tool Guide: Overview of Beacon function for system configuration, warranty activation and grid compliance. |
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Installation Videos
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Product | Video Link |
Harbor Smart Battery | Full Installation Video |
Pika PV Link | Full Installation Video |
Pre-approved Generac PWRcell Single-line Diagrams
Reference these drawings when designing with the PWRcell system. If your design is not described by one of these drawings, we encourage you to contact Generac technical support for design clearance.Diagram Description | Diagram Control Number | Download Link | Application Notes |
Grid-connected Storage-system, PV-ready | SD0312 | Download | This design shows a PWRcell system with a Protected Loads Panel to provide backup power to loads (12 kW surge, 8 kW continuous). Condominiums and rented spaces utilize this design where accessibility for PV is not possible. |
Storage-ready Grid-Connected System | SD1111 | Download | This design shows a PWRcell system in the traditional net-metering configuration sourced by PV power. There are un-utilized DC inputs that may be utilized for additional PV or to add battery storage in the future. This configuration is acceptable with most 200A residential services.. |
Basic Solar-plus-Storage System | SD1312 | Download | This design shows a PWRcell system with a Protected Loads Panel to provide backup power to loads (12 kW surge, 8 kW continuous). |
Solar-plus-storage System with Line-side Tap | SD1313 | Download | This design shows a PWRcell system ready for net-metering sourced by PV power. There are un-utilized DC inputs that may be utilized for additional PV or to add battery storage in the future. |
Solar-plus-storage System with On-site Generator (not integrated). | SD231B | Download | This design shows a PWRcell system configured with an on-site generator. This design isolates the generator from the inverter and involves a line-side tap and two transfer switches. The inverter output supports a loads panel that can also be transferred to the generator. |
Solar-plus-storage 100A Residential Service | SD131E | Download | This design shows a PWRcell system with a Protected Loads panel to provide backup power to loads. This design uses the sum rule approach for the load-side connection of an energy storage system. |
String Design for High-voltage PV Modules | SDHVPV | Download | This drawing shows the recommended string design for High Voltage PV modules connected to a PV Link. Generac defines these modules as having open circuit voltage (Voc) of 60V or greater and short circuit current of 7 or less. **More modules may acceptable in warmer climates. For additional information, please contact Generac Clean Energy at [email protected]. |