Grid vs Hybrid Inverter

[Cmy]

My meter panel with three 200 amp outputs complicates CT location. The local utility came by and said the meter's third 200amp leg, with its existing disconnect, would be approved for solar if a disconnect was added at the building where I want solar panels. I had planned on a hybrid inverter to add batteries or generator if outages become common.

So now I lean toward grid tied lower cost inverters and maybe utility pre approval. Any reason to use a hybrid inverter? Texas conservation warnings frequent but outages rare.

 

[Texican]

are you wanting to sell excess solar to the utility company ? or just use the power to reduce grid usage ?
usually here in Texas selling back power is not a good deal

 

[Cmy]

Monthly net metering offset but no buy back of excess production. Primary concern is April - October air conditioning load.

Neighbor mentioned December's cloudy days resulted a $40 bill for grid kWs. He usually has just the meter/line charge but has older panels and doesn't remember their kW.