arthur_morgan
New Member
Hello, dear solar enthusiasts!
I'm excited to share that I'm planning to install a solar system with a capacity of 10 kW at my place. I'm considering getting an On-Grid or Grid-connected solar system. There is a concept called "Time of Day" or "ToD" tariff that is applicable to my grid-connected system. This tariff requires me to pay for electricity from the grid specifically for the period between 6 PM to 10 PM every day, regardless of the amount of solar energy my system feeds back into the grid. I generally don't use heavy or power-hungry appliances during the "ToD" period and the ones, I use will use them during the day time.
The decision to go with an On-Grid or grid-connected system is because a battery-provided (lead-acid or lithium) power source (secondary power source) during night time won't be power heavy loads like AC or other high-energy appliances for an extended period. They get discharged, and over time, their capacity to hold a charge is reduced. In an On-Grid or grid-connected system, I will consume the electricity generated from the solar system during the daytime, and any surplus electricity will go to the grid. When I use electricity from the grid during nighttime, the units used from the grid and the units sent to the grid by solar will be adjusted, resulting in a roughly zero bill. I have a medium-capacity battery-operated power backup that can run my house for two to three hours in case of a power failure.
However, before proceeding, I wanted to gather some crucial information that I should be aware of before getting the solar system installed. Please enlighten me with information that sellers/companies do not tell consumers upfront. For example, I was not aware that in the case of a grid power failure, the solar system will not provide electricity to the home regardless of the time of day (anti-islanding). Please provide me with facts so that I don't have any false or impractical expectations from my solar system.
To ensure a smooth transition, I thought it would be helpful to share my research and ask for your valuable input on the matter. If I'm wrong or mistaken for any solar concept please correct me.
Thank you in advance for your help.
I'm excited to share that I'm planning to install a solar system with a capacity of 10 kW at my place. I'm considering getting an On-Grid or Grid-connected solar system. There is a concept called "Time of Day" or "ToD" tariff that is applicable to my grid-connected system. This tariff requires me to pay for electricity from the grid specifically for the period between 6 PM to 10 PM every day, regardless of the amount of solar energy my system feeds back into the grid. I generally don't use heavy or power-hungry appliances during the "ToD" period and the ones, I use will use them during the day time.
The decision to go with an On-Grid or grid-connected system is because a battery-provided (lead-acid or lithium) power source (secondary power source) during night time won't be power heavy loads like AC or other high-energy appliances for an extended period. They get discharged, and over time, their capacity to hold a charge is reduced. In an On-Grid or grid-connected system, I will consume the electricity generated from the solar system during the daytime, and any surplus electricity will go to the grid. When I use electricity from the grid during nighttime, the units used from the grid and the units sent to the grid by solar will be adjusted, resulting in a roughly zero bill. I have a medium-capacity battery-operated power backup that can run my house for two to three hours in case of a power failure.
However, before proceeding, I wanted to gather some crucial information that I should be aware of before getting the solar system installed. Please enlighten me with information that sellers/companies do not tell consumers upfront. For example, I was not aware that in the case of a grid power failure, the solar system will not provide electricity to the home regardless of the time of day (anti-islanding). Please provide me with facts so that I don't have any false or impractical expectations from my solar system.
To ensure a smooth transition, I thought it would be helpful to share my research and ask for your valuable input on the matter. If I'm wrong or mistaken for any solar concept please correct me.
Thank you in advance for your help.