How ‘Net’ grid feed Solar Power works

1)     Grid connected solar power systems generate clean, environmentally friendly energy by converting the sun’s light into electricity. Sunlight falls onto the solar modules (solar collectors) and electricity is created by the photovoltaic (PV) process in which photons are converted to electrons, thus creating an electric charge.

2)     Electricity produced by the solar modules is then converted to 240 volts by the solar inverter and fed directly into your home or business to supply anything consuming electricity at the time.

3)     Should the amount of electricity being generated by the solar power system be greater than the electricity used within your home or business, the surplus electricity will be sold to the electricity grid.

If you happen to be using more electricity than the amount being generated by the solar power system (such as at night), the balance of electricity will simply be drawn down from the mains electricity grid – ensuring an uninterrupted energy supply.

How ‘Gross’ grid feed Solar Power works

1)     Grid connected solar power systems generate clean, environmentally friendly energy by converting the sun’s light into electricity. Sunlight falls onto the solar modules (solar collectors) and electricity is created by the photovoltaic (PV) process in which photons are converted to electrons, thus creating an electric charge.

2)     Electricity produced by the solar modules is then converted from DC (direct current) to 240 volts AC (alternating current) by the solar inverter.

3)     Electricity generated by the solar power system is then sent directly into the main electricity grid. This electricity will be recorded by a meter to enable your electricity retailer to purchase/credit this electricity to you.

The rate at which this ‘green’ electricity is purchased from you is often at a much higher value than the regular rate at which electricity is charged to you! Contact your electricity retailer for their up-to-date rates of ‘Feed in Tariff’ for solar electricity. Electricity used by your home or business will simply continue to be drawn down from the mains electricity grid as normal.