Grid Tied Residential Solar Power System

What is a Grid Tied Residential Solar Power System ?

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Tying into the grid is a popular way for urbanites to get on the solar bandwagon.

Many Countries, States and Municipalities are encouraging the use of solar power by offering subsudies, grants and tax credits to homeowners who install a solar system.

Savvy power companies are happy to help you connect your solar system to the grid. It reduces your power demands and can supplement their system.

Because you remain tied to the utility grid, power from the lines is still able to flow into your home at night and when your system is not keeping up with your households demands. It works the other way too!

When your solar grid tie system is producing more energy than your home requires the excess is sent into the grid for use by your neighbors. The power company pays you!

Energy demand on any power grid is highest during the day and evening hours. That's right about the time the solar panels are really soaking up the rays.

This winery in Sonoma County is run by solar energy but still tied to the grid

Advantages of a Grid Tied Residential Solar Power System

One of the advantages of this type of system is that you can have as few or as many solar panels as you like. No need to size that system to your energy needs, even a small array can make a big difference. Rather than severing all ties to the grid you supplement with solar and the grid power picks up where the solar leaves off.

Disadvantages of a Grid Tied Residential Solar Power System

No blackout protection. Because a solar grid tie system has no battery storage capabilities, when the local power goes out, so does yours.

A Grid Tied Residential Solar Power System is a winning combination

• You Win!
  
  You realize a sizeable reduction in your monthly power bill and can eliminate it altogether. It's all the same power just the method of producing it differs.
  
  
  

  Watch your meter go backwards as the excess power your system produces moves into the power grid.

  
  
  
  
• The Power Company Wins!
  
  Mid day is when your Grid Tied Residential Solar Power System collects the most power. Often your household won't use all the power your system is producing. Power companies will often buy your excess power to provide to your neighbors.
  
  
  
• The Environment Wins!
  
  It's a great way to thank Mother Earth

If you want blackout protection or can't tie into a grid, no problem. An
Independent Residential Solar Power System is what you need.