Professional Electricians in Derry

Answering Your Solar Panel Questions! When your solar panels generate more energy than your household consumes, the surplus electricity is often redirected back to the grid, provided you're connected to it. The specific policies vary by location, offering either net metering or feed-in tariffs as benefits for your contribution to the grid. Here's what typically happens: Net Metering: In areas with net metering policies, your utility company will credit you for the excess electricity your solar panels produce. This credit can offset the cost of electricity you consume from the grid when your solar panels aren't generating enough power. Feed-in Tariffs (FITs): Instead of receiving credits on your electricity bill, you may be eligible for payments from your utility company for the excess electricity your solar panels produce. These payments are typically based on the amount of renewable energy you generate and feed into the grid. Battery Storage: Alternatively, if you have a battery storage system installed alongside your solar panels, excess electricity can be stored in the batteries for later use. This allows you to maximise self-consumption of the solar energy you generate. In either case, producing more energy than you use can result in financial benefits, whether through credits on your electricity bill, payments from your utility company, or increased self-consumption of renewable energy. Contact us for a FREE QUOTE for your solar panel installation.