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Originally Posted by davidmash
See above. The panels do not power my household, the grid does. I do not know enough about electricity but according to them, the solar power goes to the grid and I draw power from the grid at the same time. A house with solar that is tied to the grid is set up different than. House with solar off grid.
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The house draws power from the panels, if it is not enough then it draws power from the grid. Meter goes forward. Conversely, if the panels generate too much power then it is fed to the grid, meter goes backwards. You offset what you used prior, hence net-metering. If you generate too much, then power company will pay you but NOT at retail rate.
Grid tied system needs battery or generator during blackout. Grid tied system is cheap, but adding battery will be very expensive. Get a quote from your 'Sale person' for system with battery ( or generator ) backup and decide for yourself. If the sale guy cannot explain what had been posted so far then get a different company who can.