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You can have a solar
system that relies on the local power company to provide you with
electricity when your renewable source is not adequate. It can draw all of
the electricity that you need. In this type of
system, the PV panels supply electrical power to your home when the sun is
shining. At other times, you draw electricity from the grid. Being connected to
the grid provides several advantages. 1. You still enjoy
the level of convenience to which most of us are accustomed. 2. You can use power
when you want it and as much as you want. 3. It allows you to
avoid maintaining a battery system. 4. You can move
excess electricity back into the grid. It adds a level of
confidence to a continued and reliable source of electricity. Batteries are
optional as is a small fossil-fuel generator. They are used in case of a
power interruption or outage on the grid. Connecting your PV
system to the utility grid will require an interconnection agreement and
purchase and sale agreement. Federal law and some state public utility
commissions regulations require utilities to supply you with an
interconnection agreement. Some utilities have developed their own. The interconnection
agreement specifies the terms and conditions under which your system will
be connected to the utility grid. These include your obligation to obtain
permits and insurance, maintain the system in good working order, and
operate is safely. The purchase and sale agreement specifies the metering
arrangement, the payment for any extra electricity generation, and any
other related issues. Back
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