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Important Consideration on Connecting Solar PV to your Electric Panel

I was having a bit of a difficult time understanding the requirements on the electric panel when a solar PV system is connected. I was under the impression that my 100 Amp service wouldn’t meet code requirements, but I wasn’t sure why.

Well, here is the story. NEC 690.64(B)2. That is the section of the National Electrial Code.

The concern is that you can’t have a situation where the utility current (100Amp) plus the solar array (30 Amp) is more than 120% of the rated capacity. Well 100+30=130 which is more than 100 X 1.2 = 120 so that doesn’t work. And it makes sense.

So here is the panel I think I’m upgrading to: My New Ann Arbor Load Panel (Note that this panel is also being set up for generator interlock and that is the topic of that particular article.)

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How To Mount It?

Mounting a bunch of PV panels on a shingle roof and guaranteeing it won’t leak. That is the job. A lot of companies that sell the panels don’t seem to focus much attention on this, but with my homeownership and home buying background I know it is super critical.

I’m collecting a couple of the products I’ve seen mentioned here:

Quick-foot

Quick Mount PV

Flat Jack Mount

There is another that I really like that I can’t find at the moment. But I shall return!

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Solar Power – Energy Renewable Solar

Energy Renewable Solar

Energy renewable solar power has many positive advantages in every day life, more than you might think. Newer power companies,are starting to understand that solar power can be an affordable alternative to plants that use valuable resources like coal, natural gas and petroleum, and far less dangerous than nuclear. Not only are the initial Continue reading Solar Power – Energy Renewable Solar

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Solar Power – Latest Solar Power news – Energy Providers Invest in Sharp Solar Power Plants in Germany

Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…

Energy Providers Invest in Sharp Solar Power Plants in Germany

Roughly 17000 Sharp thin-film modules produce environmentally friendly electricity in each of Continue reading Solar Power – Latest Solar Power news – Energy Providers Invest in Sharp Solar Power Plants in Germany

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Solar Power – Solar Power Plants For Urban Use Becoming a Reality

Most of us are familiar with the concept behind the wind farm as a means to generate sufficient energy to power the needs of urban environments. Solar power technology has lagged behind in this field, as it was better suited to smaller installations.

Now, however, we are beginning to see new experimental installations and technologies that are striving to break the Continue reading Solar Power – Solar Power Plants For Urban Use Becoming a Reality

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Solar Power – YouTube – Solar Power 101 – how does sunlight turn into electricity


Solar electricity is the rising alternative source of power. In the past centuries, solar energy has been powering some devices like calculators. Its effectiveness and efficiency has been proven for many centuries ago. Now, solar energy is being looked into as a source of electricity. It can be remembered that solar power plants have been built in many areas as an alternative source of electricity. Now, it is again seen as a natural source of electricity in every household.

The development in the field of electricity has given rise to the designing of residential solar power. It has also intensified the term solar electricity in the market. Meanwhile, solar energy is the energy coming from the sun. In this present era, solar electricity is a relevant one because it addresses issues concerning electricity. It is further called solar electricity because the current that will be used to power household equipments or appliances is directly coming from the sun.

Solar electricity brings various benefits. One, it saves the owner from paying his or her bills every month. With the increasing price of gas and oil, the rate for every kilowatt used has also increased. The increase has also been continuous which make it safe to conclude that in the coming days, the price of electricity will increase.

Second, it addresses environmental concerns. It is beyond doubt that global warming and climate change is a reality and is being felt in some places of the globe. For this reason, minimizing the emission of carbon dioxide which is considered as a major greenhouse gas has been seen as a solution. By using solar electricity, one cannot necessarily use electricity which emits carbon dioxide. Having said it all, solar electricity is not only cost-effective but is also environment-friendly.

Most regular-sized homes use stand-alone systems so that it the system will be able to deduct energy consumption from electric companies while giving the home its required amount. During the first months of usage, it will incur more solar electricity that will offset your bill’s balance. The beauty with having your very own residential solar electricity system is there will be more energy for your home to consume without you having worry about increasing costs.

However, while you are in this transition stage, it is also recommended for you to try to decrease your consumption while your system is trying to warm up. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. Once your residential solar electricity system stabilizes according to your home’s energy needs, these adjustments will be finished.

If you’re concerned about your home’s safety, residential solar electricity systems are guaranteed to be a hundred percent safe. Soon, you will no longer notice that you are already being weaned from those huge electric companies because your system will be the one to take care of it for you. Join the residences that have decided to go green and choose the best energy source for your home without having to burn your pockets.

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