While it is possible to go entirely off-grid with solar panels, most people considering residential solar want grid-tied solar power systems. Summarized briefly, net metering benefits both the property owner and the utility company. If you have solar panels installed and generate more electricity than you require, the excess is fed back into the grid [...]
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Grid-connected solar power is good for your home, your wallet and the environment. But did you know that its also beneficial to your local utility? Homeowners that install solar panels can enjoy smaller electricity bills and often get credit from their utility by net metering. That is, if they generate more power than they use, [...]
Years ago, most people who had solar panels on their homes lived in remote areas not reached by the grid. Solar energy might have been their only option for power, as they lived off-grid. Away from society and perhaps shunning capitalistic pressures, these solar power pioneers were often self-reliant and tough. Today, when you hear [...]
Continue reading about Off-Grid vs. Grid-Connected Solar Power
If you are interested in, or have solar panels on your home or business, you probably know about net metering. The concept is generally that any excess solar electricity that is generated by your panels can be sent back into the grid. Your utility will then give you a credit against any draw you make [...]
Continue reading about Increase in Solar Net Metering Credits in California
Many people want to install solar panels on their homes, and now’s the time to do so! Prices have fallen by 50% in recent months, and the federal and state governments are making it very affordable, offering generous tax rebates and other incentives. If you want to generate solar electricity for your household or business, [...]
Continue reading about Want to Generate Solar Electricity? 5 Things You Need
If you follow solar energy news, you have probably heard the claims that you can turn your meter backwards when you install solar panels on your property. Even if you are a “greenie,” you may find the claim dubious. So we are showcasing a real-life example of how solar energy is literally creating a “negative” [...]
