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Can you sell solar power to the grid?

Although many people with solar systems on their homes or businesses think that they can sell excess electricity to the power grid, the reality is that you can only sell power to the grid if you have an electricity generator’s license and qualified power-generating assets.

How do I sell excess energy back to the grid?

To get the most out selling excess energy back to the grid, you can use a combination of the tips and best practices below: More solar panels – The larger your solar PV array, the more energy you will be generating. Of course, this will cost more initially.

Can a solar system exceed a consumer's electricity demand?

The system cannot far exceed the consumer’s electricity demand in order to prevent too much electricity being fed onto the power grid from overproducing solar systems. One way to legally sell electricity to the grid is to register as a generator, obtain an electricity-generating license, and begin producing power.

Can I sell power to the grid without a generator?

As we stated previously, you cannot sell power to the grid without being a registered generator. You can, however, receive billing credits for excess power from a solar system or wind turbine. Read on to learn about the different ways to sell back power. This is the most common way consumers believe they can sell electricity to the grid.

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