Where the extra electricity goes
Net metering, export tariffs, interconnection and why a grid-tied system switches itself off in a blackout. Rules are set by state and utility, and the pages say which.
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Feed-in Tariffs and Export Payments: How They Work
Understand feed-in tariffs vs export payments, how solar export compensation works, and key differences from net metering. Check local rules.
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Grid-Tied Solar: How It Works and What Happens in an Outage
Understand grid-tied solar systems: how they connect to the utility, why they shut off during outages (anti-islanding), and what rules vary by state.
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Net Metering: How It Works and What to Check
Understand net metering: how the meter runs backward, buy-all vs. sell-all, and why credit rates matter more than panel count. Rules vary by state.