| The majority of the homes in the US are | | | | power surges will be dealt with without damaging |
| connected to the electricity grid, so it is most | | | | your overall system. |
| common for people wanting to include solar panels | | | | In addition to the above mentioned components it |
| in their power system to want to integrate them | | | | is important the you have the following:- |
| into their grid system. A system like this can have | | | | Interconnection Agreement:- This is a legal |
| batteries, but very often homeowners will forgo | | | | document that you will receive from the utility |
| the batteries and just have their system grid-tied | | | | company outlining in full details of your grid-tied |
| only. | | | | system. This document will tell you how to tie |
| For such a system, you will want the following | | | | your particular system into the grid and when you |
| components. | | | | can expect them to inspect the system. |
| Solar Panel Collection:- Once you have assessed | | | | Net Metering:- This will allow you to sell your |
| how much energy you wish to produce and how | | | | excess power back into the grid. |
| much of your monthly consumption you wish to | | | | The Advantages of a Tie-Grid Systemo These |
| offset, you will know how many panels to have in | | | | systems are easier to install than an off-grid |
| your collection. | | | | systemo You don't need batterieso You can sell |
| Inverter:- Your solar panels will be creating DC | | | | your excess power to the grid and offset your |
| which you will need to convert to AC in order | | | | costso You can often get rebates through |
| that it can be used to run appliances in your | | | | incentives for installing PV systems |
| home. | | | | The only disadvantage of this system is that it is |
| Breakers and Disconnect:- This will ensure that | | | | only available to people who live on-grid. |
| your system is completely safe and that any | | | | |