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Title: Connecting Your Solar Electric System to the Utility Grid: Better Buildings Series Solar Electric Fact Sheet

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:15000945

In recent years, the number of solar-powered homes connected to the local utility grid has increased dramatically. These''grid-connected'' buildings have solar electric panels or''modules'' that provide some or even most of their power, while still being connected to the local utility. This fact sheet provides information on connecting your solar electric system to the utility grid, including information on net metering.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99-GO10337
OSTI ID:
15000945
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102002-1594; TRN: US200401%%299
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Jul 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English