COMPLETE GRID-TIE SYSTEMS
Your meter will run in reverse when excess power is generated
Complete Grid-Tie Systems
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Clean Energy Grid-Tied Residential Solar Energy Systems
What is a "grid-tie" system?
A "grid-tie" solar energy system is designed to sell power back to the utility company. Since there are no batteries they will only operate when utility power is available. These systems can be designed offset any percentage of your kilowatt-hour utility usage.
How does a grid-tie system work?
A grid-tie electrical system is a system that generates electricity and is connected to the main power grid. These systems are typically based on renewable energy sources such as the sun or wind. Solar, or photovoltaic, or PV, grid-tie systems convert sunlight into electric current. Solar panels absorb photons of light from the sun, producing DC current electricity. Another system component, the grid tie inverter, converts this DC current into AC current which can then either be used by electric "loads" in the home or it can be directed onto the main power grid for a credit toward your monthly electric utility usage.
What is a "grid-tie" system?
A "grid-tie" solar energy system is designed to sell power back to the utility company. Since there are no batteries they will only operate when utility power is available. These systems can be designed offset any percentage of your kilowatt-hour utility usage.
How does a grid-tie system work?
A grid-tie electrical system is a system that generates electricity and is connected to the main power grid. These systems are typically based on renewable energy sources such as the sun or wind. Solar, or photovoltaic, or PV, grid-tie systems convert sunlight into electric current. Solar panels absorb photons of light from the sun, producing DC current electricity. Another system component, the grid tie inverter, converts this DC current into AC current which can then either be used by electric "loads" in the home or it can be directed onto the main power grid for a credit toward your monthly electric utility usage.
1. Solar Panels – Solar panels collect molecules of sunshine, which are little packets of energy, and convert them into an electric current.
2. DC to AC Inverter –DC to AC inverters convert the DC current generated by a solar panel into AC current that can be used to power appliances in your home.
3. Electrical Distribution Panel - This is the panel that feeds all of the homes circuits.
4. AC Loads - Once your solar panels have converted the Sun's light into an electric current and that current has been converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), it can then be used to power your lights and appliances.
5. Electric Meter - Your home solar power system can actually cause your electric meter to spin backwards as it feeds the electricity it generates into the main power grid and you earn credit on your electric bill.
6. Main Power Grid - Once electricity generated by your residential solar power system is directed onto the power grid, it can then be used by someone else and adds to the overall total of kilowatt hours produced by a clean and renewable energy source - the Sun!
2. DC to AC Inverter –DC to AC inverters convert the DC current generated by a solar panel into AC current that can be used to power appliances in your home.
3. Electrical Distribution Panel - This is the panel that feeds all of the homes circuits.
4. AC Loads - Once your solar panels have converted the Sun's light into an electric current and that current has been converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), it can then be used to power your lights and appliances.
5. Electric Meter - Your home solar power system can actually cause your electric meter to spin backwards as it feeds the electricity it generates into the main power grid and you earn credit on your electric bill.
6. Main Power Grid - Once electricity generated by your residential solar power system is directed onto the power grid, it can then be used by someone else and adds to the overall total of kilowatt hours produced by a clean and renewable energy source - the Sun!
