Grid-Tied Solar Systems Have Built-In Deactivation

[LeeE]

I don't know if this applies here, but am posting it, fyi.

<http://beforeitsnews.com/story/2269/831/Grid-Tied_Solar_Systems_Have_Built-In_Deactivation_Circuits:_If_The_Grid_Goes_Down_Your_Panels_dont_work,_Period_-_Check_Yours_NOW..html>

Lee Eisenstein
http://members.cruzio.com/~lionel/event

"Be kinder than necessary, as everyone you meet is engaged in some kind of strudel."

[terracore]

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Originally posted by LeeE

I don't know if this applies here, but am posting it, fyi.

<http://beforeitsnews.com/story/2269/831/Grid-Tied_Solar_Systems_Have_Built-In_Deactivation_Circuits:_If_The_Grid_Goes_Down_Your_Panels_dont_work,_Period_-_Check_Yours_NOW..html>

Lee Eisenstein
http://members.cruzio.com/~lionel/event

"Be kinder than necessary, as everyone you meet is engaged in some kind of strudel."

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With backup generator systems code requires the house link to be severed from the grid so power doesn't go from your generator into the grid and fry some poor lineman who is trying to fix the problem. Seems to me that the solar system should do the same thing but I don't understand why your own electricity needs to go out for this to happen.

[Bill]

This is absolutely correct. It was explained to me by the solar company that installed my panels before the project ever got started.

My electric bill from HELCO now runs $20.50 per month.

[hotinhawaii]

When the power to the grid is cut off, your solar system can produce power but because it doesn't go to batteries, there is no way to stabilize the flow of electricity so that you can use it. Imagine if a cloud goes by and your power output dips, what then?

[Seeb]

If the grid goes down your system will not (if its setup right)feed into the grid. what happens on your side of the meter depends on how you set up your system.