3.6kW Solar Grid-Tie | Viridian Energy

Cowichan Bay, BC

Canada

New solar electric grid-tie system on a home in Cowichan Bay Vancouver Island B.C. 3.6kW system with 12 x Canadian Solar 300W modules and AP Systems YC500A inverters on Schletter Racking.

FAQ: What is "Net Metering"

“Net metering” is the program and agreement with the utility (BC Hydro) that keeps track of how much electricity a solar array puts back into the grid. Excess solar power fed back to the grid is measured by the smart meter and you are then given energy credits against the energy you use from BC Hydro. This is calculated each billing period and you pay the net. If your solar array produces more than the household electricity used in a year, BC Hydro will buy that electricity from the homeowner at a fixed rate.

http://bchydro.com/netmetering

FAQ: Can I go Off-Grid?

Yes! But you may not want to....

Of course it's technically possible to go off-grid but in reality, for most people, it's both cost prohibitive and in many cases once the various systems are explained people who are on the grid get much more band for the buck by going grid-tie. Click on the Learn button above and learn about the various systems.