Has anyone connected their DIY solar system to the grid to take advantage of net metering? I am connected to the grid, but also have built my own solar power system complete with battery. I only use the grid power when there are several days of clouds and my battery gets low. Rather than sinking thousands of dollars into more batteries, I am considering grid tying to take advantage of net metering.
My concern is, will the electric company give me any problems, deny connecting my solar to the grid, or even fine me for not using a licensed electrician to do my solar install? Has anyone gone through this process?
My solar is side-line connected to my breaker panel just as many people connect a generator backup to run their house. The main grid breaker is kept off while running solar power and the solar power breaker is off when using grid power.
My concern is, will the electric company give me any problems, deny connecting my solar to the grid, or even fine me for not using a licensed electrician to do my solar install? Has anyone gone through this process?
My solar is side-line connected to my breaker panel just as many people connect a generator backup to run their house. The main grid breaker is kept off while running solar power and the solar power breaker is off when using grid power.