How does it work?
What will it entail?
a.Solar panels will be installed and the output will be connected to an inverter which will then normally be connected to the electrical distribution board within the business or home.
b.A utility meter will be installed to monitor and manage electricity generation from your solar PV system. The meter is able to record all the power that is utilized but also allow management of access to electrical power not utilized. Depending on the regulation applicable within your area, additional electrical power generated will be blocked or credited by the local power supply authority (municipality or ESKOM).
c.If allowed by your local power supply authority, any unused solar electricity generated will be sent to the municipal/national grid. Exporting solar power back to the grid could earn you credits on your electricity bill.
d.The solar power generation will automatically switch on or off, depending on daylight exposure and your demand. You would not need to switch between solar power and the grid-supplied electricity since your solar system will determine when is best to do so based on preferred settings. A solar system requires very little maintenance which means you will hardly know it is there.
e.In addition, the solar inverter can provide you with information like the amount of electricity being produced at any particular time or how much it has generated for the day or in total since it has been operational. Many quality inverters feature wireless connectivity and online monitoring.
f.Now that you have a better understanding of electricity consumption units measurement and the different components of a solar PV system, the next step is to evaluate your options. If it is not all that clear, do not feel left in the dark as an Earth Care Solar representative will guide you through the choices depending on your requirement and budget.