For homeowners seeking to go solar, there is no better photovoltaic option than to connect your new solar power plant to the electric grid. This type of net metered system utilizes the electric grid as a storage medium for energy created by your PV system. A typical on-grid system owner is likely to see their electric meter spinning backwards when the sun is out. During the morning and the evening the owner can draw this energy back from the grid free of charge.

On-grid Photovoltaic Systems  On-grid Photovoltaic Systems

On-grid photovoltaic systems can mitigate anywhere from a small percentage to all of your electricity requirements. A typical system consists of PV modules placed on or near the home, a small inverter to sync with the electric grid, and breaker backfeeding solar electricity into your home and electric grid!

An on-grid PV system is truly like operating your own power plant. When the grid is down your power plant will also be down. Battery backup is available so your PV system can operate in the eventuality of grid outage. In areas prone to grid outage, battery backup systems are the perfect means to a self-sufficient home. However, batteries are an expensive option and are not generally recommended.