Apr 9 2010
Liberty Solar Solutions installs grid-tied solar power systems that do not require batteries to connect solar panels to the breaker box. When the gird-tied solar power system produces more electricity than what is required for the home, net metering occurs. The unused electricity from the solar system is fed into the utility grid, which makes the meter spin in the reverse direction.
Grid-Tied Solar Power Systems
The grid-tied solar electric system works by converting solar power into direct current, with the help of the solar panels mounted on the roof. The solar panels energize the electrons in the solar cells to convert the sunlight to electricity. The solar inverter, included in the system, converts the direct current from the solar panel to standard alternating current. This alternating current is distributed to various appliances in the home through the existing electrical panel. The excess electricity that is fed into the public grid can be used later free of charge. In addition, the house owner gets retail credit from the utility company that receives the excess electricity from the solar panel.
As the grid-tied photovoltaic system does not need battery chargers, batteries and control systems, the investment cost is low. In this solar electric system, the grid acts as the storage device as well as the back-up generator. The grid-tied solar power system, installed by Liberty Solar Solutions, comprises only the solar panel and an inverter. The size and number of solar panels can be selected according to the available space or budget.