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Originally Posted by Avatard
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Actually, it's mandated by Federal law that they hafta buy back juice.
I was wondering about efficiency of a battery-only energy "banking" system, VS a full-on solar system, in regards to ROI.
I have a hunch it's ROI is actually better  |
The grid is not like a bank where you can just submit all the amps you want and it will take it. It all depends on if your area needs power. If your area can generate it's own energy without buying it from other areas or you, then it's possible you won't backfeed much during the day at all. You may essentially just end up staying neutral and having the needle sit still or slowly rotate in their favor if you don't have a large enough system to sustain your own house during the day since you said you have a lot of electronics. Without knowing your details on your usage, the area's usage and buying habits, and how large of a system you plan to build, it's an impossible calculation.
They will also not just let you attach anything to the grid. They will have to worry about your neighbors and that your system can adequately connect without compromising the stability of the grid. (your system going boom and blacking out the neighborhood)
Electricity isn't something to play with because you are bored and want a neato project. It's serious shit that is heavily regulated. That's why I suggest contacting your utility and asking for one of their guys that know exactly what their rules are for the area to discuss your options.