| Solar Electric System |
| Provided By Sierra Solar Systems |
| Off Grid And Grid Tied Solar-Electric Systems (Photovoltaic) |
Also known as on-grid, grid-tied, or utility interactive (UI), grid-tied
solar-electric systems generate solar electricity and route it to the
electric utility grid, offsetting a home’s or business’ electrical
consumption and, in some instances, even turning the electric
meter backwards. Living with a grid-connected solar-electric
system is no different than living with grid power, except that some
or all of the electricity you use comes from the sun.
In many states, the utility credits a homeowner’s account for
excess solar electricity produced. This amount can then be applied
to other months when the system produces less or in months when
electrical consumption is greater. This arrangement is called net
zero metering or net billing. The state of Nevada has net zero
metering, which allows excess power to be credited to your
account and can be used as necessary.
solar-electric systems generate solar electricity and route it to the
electric utility grid, offsetting a home’s or business’ electrical
consumption and, in some instances, even turning the electric
meter backwards. Living with a grid-connected solar-electric
system is no different than living with grid power, except that some
or all of the electricity you use comes from the sun.
In many states, the utility credits a homeowner’s account for
excess solar electricity produced. This amount can then be applied
to other months when the system produces less or in months when
electrical consumption is greater. This arrangement is called net
zero metering or net billing. The state of Nevada has net zero
metering, which allows excess power to be credited to your
account and can be used as necessary.
| PV Module |
| DC/AC Inverter |
| PV Combiner |
| DC Disconnect |
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